Only during the past century, have the countries of Europe put aside long-standing feuds that tore them apart for so long.

Dec 6, 2006 - Lorri Brown

Tasked with proposing new laws and implementing decisions ratified by Parliament and the Council, the Commission represents the interests of the EU as a whole.

Nov 18, 2009 - Anthony Tilke

Since the date of their earliest establishment, coffeehouses have been hotbeds of radical politics and the free exchange of ideas.

Mar 30, 2009 - Jenny Ashford

Although the ENP is generally regarded as an effective policy, it is often disregarded because of the double standards that it encourages towards different states.

Apr 14, 2009 - Irina-Raluca Ivan

Violence played a large role in the shaping of historical events in Eastern Europe. Domestic abuse, torture, forced labor, and other atrocities occured on a broad basis.

Feb 17, 2008 - Kerry Kubilius

Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.

Feb 25, 2008 - Lorri Brown

After World War One ended in 1918, the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Turkish crowns ceased to exist. The end of World War Two saw several similar exits.

Feb 18, 2010 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

European powers did not deem it necessary to divide Africa amongst themselves during the Colonial Era. This gave rise to the creation of indigenous political entities.

Feb 8, 2009 - Gwendolyn Cuizon

Planning a trip to Eastern Europe or want to keep up with your favorite culture? Local English-language and ex-pat newspapers are perfect for up-to-date information.

Oct 5, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

Based on an extension to the European Economic Community (EEC)-established in 1957 through the Treaty of Rome, the EU was defined in the Maastricht Treaty of 1993.

Nov 18, 2009 - Anthony Tilke

The Return Directive is a controversial document approved by the European Parliament in June 2008, which allows for immigrant detention for up to 18 months.

Aug 10, 2009 - Irina-Raluca Ivan

The European Union is a unique partnership between 27 European countries. But what does it really mean for those visiting?

Nov 14, 2010 - Bethany Lamb

The EU was formally created in 1992 through the Maastricht Treaty. It is a economic and military coaltion of nations on the European continent.

Jan 26, 2009 - Patrick Hinton

Proto-Indo-European languages are the origin of the majority of languages spoken in Eastern Europe. Hungarian and Estonian languages are from the Finno-Ugric group.

Apr 15, 2007 - Kerry Kubilius

The UK has opted in to negotiations on the controversial European Investigation Order despite concerns raised by political and civil liberties organizations

Dec 19, 2010 - Amanda Duffy

Dating tips and key characteristics of Eastern European women specific to each country in the region.

Nov 30, 2010 - Iva Paneva

A brief outline of what the European Arrest Warrant is and the ways it undermines justice and civil liberties of people facing extradition within the EU.

Aug 26, 2010 - Christopher Woodward

The Protestant Reformation was established in Europe by Martin Luther. The Counter Reformation followed by Wars of Religion in France.

Mar 2, 2008 - Lorri Brown

Renaissance and Industrial Revolution urbanized the Europeans and quickened their advance, while the marginalized Jews lagged behind and became objects of discrimination.

Jul 3, 2007 - R.Michael Paulraj