Monthly Archives: June 2008
STANDING STILL WITH THE MOBILE INTERNET
Some time ago I blogged about how wireless services can help to bridge the so called ‘digital divide’. You might be interested in this article in The Observer, which highlights that more and more internet users are shunning traditional broadband … Continue reading
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IN SUPPORT OF 24 WEEKS
Today two horrific stories have been playing on my mind: The first of a 14 year old girl in Poland who was raped by a school friend. She and her mother decided that she should have an abortion. Even though … Continue reading
Filed under 24 week time limit, girls, Poland, Romania
WOMEN ON TOP?
In July the French take over the rotating presidency of the Council of Ministers. This means that for better or worse we’ll be seeing a lot more of President Sarkozy over the next six months. According to The European Voice, … Continue reading
Filed under Commission, Margot Wallstrom, Sarkozy, Women MPs
BONKERS BORIS SACKS WOMEN
No-one expected Bonkers Boris to stand up for women’s rights. The Tories’ record is appalling. Their MEPs have consistently opposed measures to improve women’s lives including, amazingly, failing to support a resolution calling for the banning of female genital mutilation … Continue reading
Filed under Anni Marjoram, Equal Rights, Greater London Assembly, Mayor
CULTURE CITY
London is one of the most dynamic cities in the world for the media, film, television and broadcasting sectors. As a London MEP I have regular meetings with employees in the creative industries. On Monday I’ll be meeting with representatives … Continue reading
Filed under broadcasting, culture, London, Trade Unions
ON THE RADIO
Today I was interviewed on Radio Ulster about the separation of religion and politics as well as the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. You can listen to the interview here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/ulster/aod.shtml?ulster/tb_wed
Filed under radio.
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR CYPRUS
This article written by me appeared in the English section of “Parikiaki”, London’s Greek newspaper, on 12 June. I hope to be able to write more good news pieces on Cyprus in the future. “Nicosia’s Ledra Street, a dead end … Continue reading
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VAL PRICE
Many of you may have heard of the death of Val Price at the relatively young age of 67. We will miss Val. Her great sense of purpose and dedication was an inspiration to all. Val was a tireless campaigner … Continue reading
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CHILD SAFETY ONLINE
Yesterday the Government signalled its support for a new set of standards for internet content. This is welcome. The way people consume television is changing rapidly. Just this week Apple announced their new iPhone which will make it even easier … Continue reading
Filed under apple, Child Safety, Online media
ROAMING FREE
Last year MEPs clamped down on mobile phone roaming charges. Under the rules we imposed, mobile phone operators were limited to the amount they can charge users who take their mobile phone on holiday. We hoped this would avoid both … Continue reading
Filed under mobile phones, roaming
