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Europeans 'would like to thank' the Nobel committee
Kai Ryssdal Oct 12, 2012
The Nobel Prize committee announces their pick for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The winner? The European Union.
Greece reacts with protests to a visit from Germany's Merkel
Sarah Gardner Oct 9, 2012
What are Greeks thinking about after a visit from Germany's Chancellor Merkel? Anger, frustration -- and some merriment.
What’s up, Europe? Mass protests in Greece and Spain
Stephen Beard Sep 27, 2012
Markets are shaken by the mass protests against austerity measures in Greece and Spain. Investors are questioning their earlier optimism over the prospects of recovery in Europe.
What's up, Europe? Germany affirms bailouts
Sarah Gardner Sep 12, 2012
A German high court rejected a petition to block Germany's participation in the eurozone rescue fund. What does that mean for Europe going forward?
What's Up Europe? Smiles in Brussels
Sarah Gardner Sep 11, 2012
In Brussels, people are smiling over a new bailout plan to save the euro. Meanwhile in Greece, summer sun and good food are taking the edge off harsh reality.
What's up, Europe? ECB plan gives hope, worries Spain
Kai Ryssdal Sep 10, 2012
Markets have been a brighter in the past week after the European Central Bank announced a plan to keep Spain, Italy and other troubled economies afloat. But the possibility of even more austerity on top of sky-high unemployment has the Spanish worried.
What's up, Europe? Checking in with U.K. ex-pats
Sarah Gardner Sep 4, 2012
Two ex-pats living in the U.K. discuss the jobs picture abroad.
What's up, Europe? Small talk turns to finance in Italy
Tess Vigeland Jul 24, 2012
A number of Southern Italian cities, including the entire province of Sicily, are on the verge of bankruptcy.
Santa Monica business hurt by British expats departing
Bridget Bodnar Jul 20, 2012
The Los Angeles suburb of Santa Monica is sometimes called "Little Britain." That's because of the number of British expats living there. But "Little Britain" is changing.
What's up, Europe? Umbrellas for Bastille Day
Kai Ryssdal Jul 13, 2012
Tomorrow is Bastille Day in France, the French will be celebrating despite the rainy weather and eurozone turmoil. This week French carmaker, Peugot, announced major layoffs, signaling the tough economic climate facing the country.
