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On this week’s programme: Where was Radovan Karadzic?-- European politicians log on to the internet tactics of Barack Obama--German nuclear waste dump site causes alarm--Swedish students watch the wind blow to power cars--Italian town fears tourism--The first Geeknbury Festival-- and where should British politicians spend their summer holidays? All this plus more on Inside Europe Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or subscribe to the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the programme from our website.Does a festival called Geeknbury sound like your idea of good time? One of the del

On this week's program: is Italy persecuting its Roma population? -- is the International Criminal Court an effective weapon against injustice? -- a row erupts over prediciting earthquakes in Greece -- France’s first lady is back in the charts -- we check out the credentials of Europe’s greenest building -- and we look at why 40,000 people have taken part in the world’s biggest walking event. Is the International Criminal Court an effective weapon against injustice? The arm of international justice stretched a little further this week as the International Criminal Court indicted the presiden

To coincide with this weekend’s launch of the Union for the Mediterranean, a special edition of the programme where we’ll explore the issues that bind and divide Mediterranean neighbours: is there light at the end of the tunnel between Spain and Morocco, is French nuclear power energizing ties with North Africa and Libya comes on board to curb illegal immigration. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or subscribe to the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from our website. New Mediterranean Union hopes to improve co-operation in the region This weekend French President

On this week’s programme: Will France clear the hurdles of its EU presidency? -German troops move into the firing line in Afghanistan UNHCR warn against policies harmful to refugees - Salvaging the Lisbon Treaty - Adopting the war graves of American soldiers in Normandy - At 60 does Britain’s NHS get a clean bill of health? - and a new themepark tells the story of the Bible. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or subscribe to the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from our website. German troops move into the firing line in Afghanistan The German Army, the Bundeswe

In this week's program: France takes up the EU Presidency - are cheap clothes more important than children’s rights for British shoppers? - Midsummer mixes partying with politics in Estonia- are Turkey’s Christians under siege? - cash incentives aim to help smokers in Scotland kick the habit - and is religion a blessing or a threat to gypsy culture? Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or subscribe to the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from our website.France prepares to take over the EU presidency but how much can it really achieve? Next Tuesday, the Eiffel Tower w

In this week's program: France takes up the EU Presidency - are cheap clothes more important than children’s rights for British shoppers? - Midsummer mixes partying with politics in Estonia- are Turkey’s Christians under siege? - cash incentives aim to help smokers in Scotland kick the habit - and is religion a blessing or a threat to gypsy culture? Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or subscribe to the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from our website.France prepares to take over the EU presidency but how much can it really achieve? Next Tuesday, the Eiffel Tower w

On this week's program: the EU scrambles to save the Lisbon Treaty- truckers in Spain vent anger over fuel prices - Kosovo gets its first constitution but uncertainty perists over its future - Silesia steps up its bid for more autonomy in Poland - should German university students pay for their education? - and an old family of Sicilian wine producers find a new way to promote their product. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or subscribe to the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from our website.Britain ratifies the Lisbon Treaty after Irish vote 'No' Britain has ju

On this week’s programme: EU/US Iran sanctions-- Soaring gas prices-- Anne Frank House to send saplings--Controversy at Miss Head Scarf 2008-- First privatisation of a city centre in Britain—Prague landmark delayed by dispute-- Dresden struggles with modernisation-- Urban landscapes acoustic dimension ignored and an art work that is possibly the world’s first portable hotel. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website. EU and US Iran sanctions The European Union‘s foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, is in

This week - European Chemicals Agency tightens laws—Countdown to Euro 2008 —The Irish Referendum-- Lesbos locals go to Court—Two Chechen hostages tell their story—Where to eat authentic Italian food and Prague’s Khamoro Festival Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website. Prague's Khamoro festival Can a music festival improve relations between Czechs and Roma? Every year for one week, Prague hosts the Khamoro festival, a celebration of Roma culture. The term Khamoro means “sun” in the Roma language. Th

This week - protests erupt as fuel prices soar in Europe, how Greek islands are becoming the first port of call for illegal immigrants, the high price of reuniting Tibetan refugees with their children and the Sicilian who took on the Mafia. Also - Europe’s football fans prepare for Euro 2008, breaking football taboos, Ireland commemorates Great Famine victims and backstage at the Eurovision. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website. Protests erupt around Europe as fuel prices soar From Portugal to Gre

Inside Europe looks at Britain and the world of hybrid embryos, Europe’s campaign to tackle child abuse, gay discrimination in Turkey and German space tourism. Also, healing the scars of Czechs after the communist regime, can European economies survive without foreign workers, why many descendants of Turkish immigrants still don’t call it home, and the all clear for hormone replacement therapy. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website. Britain enters a brave new world of hybrid embryos This week the Br

Inside Europe examines Europe’s fight against climate change. Have biofuels run out of steam? ”Greening up” the airline industry. We also look at the French drama at the Eurovision Song Contest, and could Istanbul loose its world heritage site status? All these stories plus more on this week’s Inside Europe. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website. Spanish Fishermen face loss of livelihoods Our planet is facing more challenges than ever: melting ice-caps, species facing extinction, habitats being f

Inside Europe looks at the latest developments regarding Washington's plans for a missile defence shield on Polish and Czech territory. We'll be looking at the acute water shortage in Spain and finding out it Spaniards need to change their lifestyles. Are tough times pushing Germany to the Left? And how the Mosquito is threatening the UK's unruly. Listen to these stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website.Will the Poles and Czechs scupper Washington’s missile defence shield Talks between

Serbia’s President, Boris Tadic, was in Luxembourg to sign a key agreement that sets the country on the path to European Union membership. Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica denounced the move as treason. How will Serbs vote on May 11? Also, the legacy of 1968. What was all the fuss about; and how much did the events of that year change Germany and the wider world? Listen to these stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the programme from our website.Serbia takes a step closer to EU membership Are the French disench

In this edition we raise the question: Is Bulgaria finally cracking down on corruption and why does the French government stands firm when immigrant workers go on strike .Also on Inside Europe : Protecting Greece’s heritage – but at what cost and the Czechs develop a taste for posh nosh. Listen to Inside Europe for those stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast ! You can also download the program from the website. Immigrant workers go on strike in France the government stands firm French immigration authorities have begun examining

In this edition: Can Silvio Berlusconi solve Italy's economic woes? Europe debates biofuels and the rising costs of global food prices. Also on Inside Europe, a special train exhibit commemorates Holocaust victims and we'll pop into the British supermarket where you can visit your family doctor. Listen to Inside Europe for those stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast ! You can also download the program from the website.Italy’s comeback man Silvio Berlusconi returns to power, but can he solve Italy’s economic woes? Many Italians are hav

On this edition: Organized crime claims more victims in Bulgaria and Russian roubles invade Montenegro. Also on Inside Europe has the Diana inquest finally laid conspiracy theories to rest and a David and Goliath battle over who owns the name champagne. Listen to these stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website.Organized crime claims more victims in Bulgaria The European Union is losing patience with Bulgaria’s failure to crack down on organized crime and corruption. This week the Europ

In this edition: Turkey prepares for political and economic turmoil, is the Spanish government on a collision course with the Church? Hackers steal German minister's fingerprint and the chaos continues at Heathrow’s terminal 5. Listen to these stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website.Turkey prepares for political and economic turmoil The Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan says his ruling AK party will concentrate on maintaining stability despite a looming court hearing on whether

As the Olympic torch has begun its long journey from its spiritual home in southern Greece to Beijing for this summer's games, Tibetan activists have threatened to harry and harrass the torch as it makes its progress around the world. Inside Europe reports about the disrupted the ceremony to light the flame at Ancient Olympia. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website. The downside of opening up transatlantic skies Transatlantic air travellers will soon face more choice and cheaper fares. Next week the so

As Turkey is reeling from its latest political crisis, we ask if Turkey’s Prime Minister, President and the ruling AK Party be banned from politics? Inside Europe examines the historic visit of Chancellor Angela Merkel to Israel. Also is Sweden closing the door to refugees and why French drivers have speed cameras in their sights? Listen to these stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the program from the website. Will Turkey’s Prime Minister, President and the ruling AK Party be banned from politics? In Turkey t

As Serbian President Boris Tadic has called for snap elections, will Serbs vote for isolation or closer ties with the EU? Inside Europe also looks the plight of Tibetans, as they take their cause to Ancient Olympia. The French village where it’s forbidden to die and a makeover Vatican-style for the 7 deadly sins. Listen to these stories and more Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the programme from our website! Will Serbs vote for isolation or closer ties with the EU? The Serbian President Boris Tadic dissolved parliament on T

Blowing the whistle on suspected fraud at the European Parliament, Inside Europe speaks to MEP Paul van Buitenen who's posted details of financial irregularities on his website. Also, is it business as usual in the Kremlin and how serious can one take Italian politics? Listen to these stories and more. Tune in to Inside Europe on the radio or sign up for the Inside Europe podcast! You can also download the programme from the website. Suspected fraud at the European Parliament Details concerning the misuse of staff allowances and expenses at the European Parliament have been made public by a D

The German government is urging EU member states to take joint action against tax evasion. The move has been sparked by a German investigation into suspected tax offenders with bank accounts in Liechtenstein. That probe has now spread globally. Around a dozen countries are now investigating taxpayers hiding their money in the principality. Grace Perez-Navarro is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD in Paris. Liechtenstein is on the OECD’s list of "un-cooperative tax havens". Helen Seeney asked her if she was surprised at how this tax scandal had esc

The German government is urging EU member states to take joint action against tax evasion. The move has been sparked by a German investigation into suspected tax offenders with bank accounts in Liechtenstein. That probe has now spread globally. Around a dozen countries are now investigating taxpayers hiding their money in the principality. Grace Perez-Navarro is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the OECD in Paris. Liechtenstein is on the OECD’s list of "un-cooperative tax havens". Helen Seeney asked her if she was surprised at how this tax scandal had esc