Number of driving offences could be reduced across Europe each year People committing motoring offences abroad may soon be reprimanded back in their own countries.The European Traffic Police Network (Tispol) claim at least 400 lives each year could be saved in Europe if more was done to punish those people committing driving offences.These new rules would then see drivers punished in their own countries for driving offences they committed...more
Avoiding the Bumps European Driving Checklist Europe has been enticing the UK's motoring enthusiasts for decades, and if the current trend for thrifty, adventurous driving holidays is anything to go by, she'll continue for some time to come. The legalities involved in foreign driving, particularly when travelling via more than one European country can seem daunting. To avoid needing the services of a motoring lawyer there are some steps...more
When I was in middle school in the early 1970s we had to learn the metric system. We were told that soon everything in the United States was going to go metric. Our teacher was most emphatic that if we didn't want to be left behind in the shadow of our European cousins (and no one did) we had better buckle down and be ready for any number of pop quizzes dealing with Celsius, grams and centimeters.Yesterday (dateline 2010) I filled up my car in gallons under sunny skies while enjoying a beautiful 72 degree day. So, the metric takeover here in America had about as much traction as the pet rock and streaking as it turns out.Of course if you visit Europe you will still be able to put your knowledge of metrics to good use. In the mid 1980s I knew that Europe used the metric system. I had, after all, been living in Madrid for nearly two months and was a daily practicing participant. After a couple of months I thought I was really getting the hang of the whole metric thing. That, together with my piecemeal Spanish, seemed to be getting me by just fine.When I drove a blazing 120 kilometers per hour on the highway (or km/h) I was really only doing about 75 miles per hour. That's the typical...more
Russia and the European Union (EU) The European Union (former EEC) has been expanding ever since its inception in 1957. Formerly a an exclusive club of only six West European nations, now it includes many formerly communist countries of Eastern Europe, among them three ex-Soviet republics. More former Soviet republics, in particular Ukraine...more
EUROPE POST WORLD WAR 2 Born in Norfolk in ninetten thirty three; I was the eldest son of a fruitgrower and farmer whowas past the mobilization age of recruitment for the war. Apart from antipathy towards Germans I had no appreciation of what Europe was really like.My first visit to Europe was in nineteen fourty eight .as a schoolboy aged...more
Noted as the third largest urban agglomeration in Germany, Stuttgart is situated in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg in the south of Germany within close vicinity to the Black Forest.Throughout the world the city is known for its industrial prowess, being the base of some of the countrys greatest brands. In particular it is well recognised as the home of Mercedes Benz and Porsche, considered to be some of the finest automakers in the world.However Stuttgart is also home to a large valley community living amongst the rolling hills that surround it. As a result it has a thriving niche German wine industry with many secluded vineyards dotted around producing fine whites and reds with a distinct Germanic taste. The modern Stuttgart has defined itself as the heart of Europe reorienting itself to incorporate a lively atmosphere amidst its leading industrial heritage.Germany is usually associated with a rather formal and impersonal culture filled with strict discipline and attention to detail. However it has one of the largest media industries in the world and is a Mecca for the European film industry, thus showing that the German people know how to let their hair down and provide an...more
European All in a single Washer Dryers Whilst all in a single washer dryer combo models are already offered for pretty a while in Europe, they've only just lately been launched from the United States. European all in a single washer dryers...more
Local land based training provider, Newlands Training, was recently involved in training a group of volunteers in brush cutting training and chainsaw training as part of the EuCAN 2010 programme.EuCAN is an exciting conservation project set up by...more
Anyone is free to visit Europe any time of the year but for some who are budget-conscious, it is advisable to consider travel periods that have cheap airfares, discounted European vacation tours and affordable accommodations. The key to get a kick...more
Moment of 2010 - Europe regain the Ryder Cup Rain initially threatened to ruin the 38th edition of the Ryder Cup with Celtic Manor flooded by a deluge of Titleist Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 Putter for the opening three days. That...more
The Best Places to Live In Europe It may not have come as much of a surprise to those Brits who love to moan, but this year Britain was actually found to be the worst place in Europe for quality of life. So maybe we're not a country of people...more
Your European Emigration Checklist A move to the EU is going to be much easier than emigration to somewhere such as America or Australia. As a British citizen you can move freely around the European Economic Area, settling wherever you see fit...more