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EU mulls scrapping its one- and two-cent coins

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The one- and two-euro cent coins are facing criticism: their production and distribution is considered much too expensive, which is why the EU Commission is considering scrapping the coppers.

Trust in European Union hits record low

obesity

Rising EU obesity rings alarm bells in Brussels

An overweight woman sits on a beach on a dark English seashore (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Half of EU citizens are overweight. Among these people, serious obesity is on the rise. It's a heavy and expensive burden for national health care systems - and one the EU Commission hopes to stop.

Record number of obese Brits go under the knife

Europe

French President Francois Hollande reacts as he attends a joint news conference with a guest in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace in Paris April 11, 2013. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)

Hollande's lost year

Only one year into his presidency, Francois Hollande has lost the trust of his people.

France - Europe's next problem child?

Politics

German Chancellor Angela Merkel chats with French President Francois Hollande during a roundtable meeting at the EU Headquarters on March 15, 2013 in Brussels, on the second day of a two-day European Union leaders summit. (Photo: Bertrand Langlois / AFP / Getty Images)

'Strong' and 'weak'

Political relations between Germany and France are at a standstill.

Europe vs the IMF: Austerity vs growth?

EU study: Gay people still face discrimination

Protesters hold a sign in favour of gay marriage during a protest march in in Paris, dpa - Bildfunk+++

Homosexuals, bisexuals and transgender people in Europe remain at a disadvantage, according to a new EU study. In Germany, they often face discrimination, insults and physical attacks.

Interview: 'Equal rights for equal love'

How much more tolerance can Europe take?

Through the lens

A quick peek at the winners of the European Architecture Photography Prize

Russia

'Demand for change in Russia is increasing'

Ella Pamfilowa (photo: Mikhail Bushuev)

The Kremlin's strong political line will not last forever, says Ella Pamfilova, a renowned human rights activist and former adviser to the Russian president. She told DW that the first signs of change are visible.

Russian NGOs fight 'foreign agent' status

Postcard: Love thy neighbor? Europeans say 'no'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a discussion panel on making Europe strong during the Europe forum conference, organized by German public-broadcaster WDR, in Berlin, (Photo:AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

A Pew Research Center study shows public support for the European project has fallen and distrust between countries is growing. And the most down on the EU are the French. This report from John Laurenson in Paris.

Listen to John Laurenson's postcard for Inside Europe

Europe

Bulgaria election fails to end political deadlock

A Bulgarian walks out of a voting booth to cast his ballot for parliamentary elections in Sofia

Bulgaria’s general election on Sunday failed to produce an outright winner, plunging the Balkan country into further political uncertainty and raising the prospect of fresh polls.

Fake ballots cast shadow over Bulgarian election

Bulgaria faces tough choices after vote
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    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    World's biggest film festival kicks off

    The Cannes Film Festival got off to a blustery start on Wednesday, as Baz Luhmann's "The Great Gatsby" opened on a washed out French Riviera. Amid heavy rain, "Gatsby" star Leonardo DiCaprio (pictured) declared the 66th Cannes festival officially open. Over the coming 12 days, dozens of films will make their premiere on the silver screen.

  • Cannes Filmfestival 2013 Eröffnung 15.05. Freida Pinto

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Take cover

    Because of the drizzle, stars like Freida Pinto, who stars in "The Great Gatsby," welcomed assistance from umbrella carriers while arriving for the opening ceremony in Cannes.

  • US director and President of the Feature Film Jury Steven Spielberg (R) speaks on May 15, 2013 next to French actress and mistress of ceremonies at the Cannes Film Festival Audrey Tautou during the opening of the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. Cannes, one of the world's top film festivals, opens on May 15 and will climax on May 26 with awards selected by a jury headed this year by Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Star-studded opening ceremony

    Iconic US director Steven Spielberg (pictured right, next to French actress Audrey Tautou) is this year's jury president. The "Lincoln" director received a standing ovation at Wednesday night's opening ceremony and was serenaded with a performance of "Miss Celie's Blues" from his 1995 movie, "The Color Purple."

  • Indian actress and member of the Feature Film Jury Vidya Balan arrives on stage on May 15, 2013 during the opening ceremony of the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. Cannes, one of the world's top film festivals, opens on May 15 and will climax on May 26 with awards selected by a jury headed this year by Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg. AFP PHOTO / ANTONIN THUILLIER (Photo credit should read ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP/Getty Images)

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Coming of age

    Bollywood star and grand jury member Vidya Balan (pictured left) says Cannes is "an opportunity to reach [Indian] cinema to a wider world" and showcase its coming of age over the past decade. The festival will feature premiere screenings of five Bollywood films as Cannes joins in celebrating Indian cinema's 100th birthday.

  • Cannes Filmfestival 2013 Eröffnung 15.05. Baz Luhrmann Tobey Maguire

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Men in black

    "Gatsby" director Baz Luhrmann of Australia and US actor Tobey Maguire were special guests of honor at the showing of their film.

  • Cannes Filmfestival 2013 Eröffnung 15.05. Cara Delevingne

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Vamp style

    In a mysterious floor-length gown by Burberry, Cara Delevingne was one of numerous models to strike a pose at the opening ceremony in Cannes.

  • Cannes Filmfestival 2013 Eröffnung 15.05. Cindy Crawford

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Godmother in white

    More seasoned model Cindy Crawford also made a red carpet appearance. Like her younger colleague, she also sported a plunging neckline, in an all-white, floor-length gown by Roberto Cavalli.

  • Cannes Filmfestival 2013 Eröffnung 15.05. Steven Spielberg

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Film legend

    Head of this year's jury, US director Steven Spielberg told the press he was happy for the opportunity to take a break from Hollywood for a few days.

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    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    The decision makers

    The jury also dazzled not only with their prominence, but also with their style statements. While directors Ang Lee and Steven Spielberg appeared in classic tuxes, Nicole Kidman ignored this year's trend of one-color gowns, choosing instead a colorful floral look by Christian Dior.

  • Jury members of the 66th Cannes Film Festival (L-R) directors Lynne Ramsay and Ang Lee, Jury President Steven Spielberg, actress Nicole Kidman, actor and director Daniel Auteuil, actress Vidya Balan, actor Christoph Waltz, directors Naomi Kawase and Cristian Mungiu during a photocall before the opening of the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 15, 2013. The 66th Cannes Film Festival runs from May 15 to May 26. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    Let the jury decide

    The 10 member jury, headed by US film director Steven Spielberg, is responsible for selecting the Palme d'Or winner from the 20 films in the competition. Jury members include (L-R), directors Lynne Ramsay, Ang Lee, President Steven Spielberg, actress Nicole Kidman, actor and director Daniel Auteuil, actress Vidya Balan, actor Christoph Waltz, directors Naomi Kawase and Christian Mungiu.

  • Visitors wait to enter in the Festival Palace covered by a giant canvas of the official poster of the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 15, 2013. The 66th Cannes Film Festival will run from May 15 to May 26. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

    Glitzy opening for Cannes Film Festival

    'Breath of fresh air'

    Many argue that winning a coverted Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival is the only honor equivalent to the Oscar. Steven Spielberg praised the festival on opening night saying it is "a breath of fresh air" compared with the Oscars, which he likened to a political campaign. "There's always campaigning for the Oscar election, there's no campaigning here," the director added.


    Author: Jessie Wingard / Kate Müser | Editor : Jane McIntosh

Music

ESC 2013: Triumph of the barefoot elf

Eurovision winner Emmelie de Forest celebrates her victory in Malmö REUTERS/Jessica Gow/Scanpix Sweden

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest could hardly contain herself. She won the Eurovision Song Contest with 281 points, leaving her competitors closely behind. In second and third place were Azerbaijan and Ukraine.

Language

Finland: Live on air with a dead language

A bust of Cicero from Rome's Capitolinum museums

Since 1989 the Finnish broadcaster YLE has been producing the world's first news show in Latin. Breathing new life into dead words is a challenge for the show's presenters - particularly with digital neologisms.

Germany

Causing a 'pink stink' at the Barbie Dreamhouse

Six years old Lara (C) plays with a computer inside a Barbie Dreamhouse of Mattel's Barbie dolls in Berlin, May 16, 2013. The life-sized house, covering about 1,400 square metres offers visitors to try on Barbie's clothes in her walk-in closet, tour her living room and her kitchen. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) ### Sekundäre Geschlechtsmerkmale mit schwarzem Balken verdeckt. DW ###

The first European Barbie Dreamhouse has opened in Berlin to shouts of protests from feminists. Dr Stevie Schmiedel is chair of 'Pink Stinks' Germany. She was at the protests and told DW's Emma Wallis what she thinks.

Challenging the color pink

Bare-chested protesters take on Berlin

The politically bared breast

Listen to Dr Stevie Schmiedel's interview on Inside Europe
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Banning Czech 'bearer shares'

The Czech Republic has taken an important step in abolishing shares in companies that make their real owners untraceable.

Inside Europe

Europe magnified

Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent.

Listen to this week's show 16.05.2013

Suicides in the Turkish army on the rise, Dorian Jones reports

Will Brussels head for closer integration? Nathan Morley reports

'Rip off Rome'- the British tourists who paid 64 euros for 4 ice creams. Megan Williams reports

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