“All of Europe is interested in purchasing Canadian natural gas.”

 ABOVE: Ambassador of Croatia to Canada, Vice Skracic. Croatia Ambassador to Canada Vice Skracic on the EU, Canadian energy, and reasons behind the Croatian success in Europe. Croatia is at the crossroads of central and southwest Europe. It spans an area of 56,594 square kilometres (21,851 square miles), hosting a

No minced words: Hungary condemns Russia

 ABOVE: Katalin Novák, President of Hungary, delivers her inaugural speech on May 14, 2022. (PHOTO: Hungarytoday.hu) In her inaugural speech, Katalin Novák, the first female President of Hungary, firmly and unequivocally condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. My Compatriots, dear Guests, I have arrived here today with gratitude in my heart. I am

In Cyprus – It’s Time to Fish or Cut Bait

 A reunified Cyprus could be a windfall for all Cypriots, especially with the recent discovery of billions of dollars’ worth of natural gas reserves off the coast of Cyprus. However, due to  continued Greek intransigence, the possibility of a deal in 2019 seems remote. For the first time in decades,

A Frightfully British Brexit Report

 The quizzing eyes and puzzled face ebb with the motions of the stark realization: “Oh, you’re British! What do you think about Brexit, then?” This was somewhat of a daily occurrence when I first arrived in Ottawa and to be honest, I became quite punch-drunk from the onslaught. The perplexed

Protecting your private data

 By: Senator Art Eggleton and Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain Canadians are concerned about the protection of their private data – so found a 2016 Survey of Canadians on Privacy undertaken by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.  A reported 90 per cent of Canadians expressed some level of concern about data privacy

A Misguided Banker

 I read with interest a Bloomberg article entitled “Italy Could Spark European Bank Crisis.” The article quotes Societe Generale Chairman Lorenzo Bini Smaghi as saying that “governments must accept the idea of taxpayer money as the ultimate recourse.” Lorenzo Bini Smaghi has held many impressive positions within the European Union

BREXIT – The Economics

 "Britain's exit from the European Union is of less significance than the economists have contemplated" at least to the UK. The economic pundits, always in sync with the status quo have hopped on a new bandwagon!  They shout "The evil English have separated from the EU and they will be

What Really Stands Behind Eurasian Economic Union?

 Above: From left: President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed the Treaty of Eurasian Economic Union in Astana. The treaty came into force January 1, 2015. | Photo courtesy: Mikhail Klimentyev/RIA Novosti Media has paid little attention to the Eurasian Economic Union

Why Ontarians are Going Online Overseas for Gambling

 Written by John Sorensen In recent years, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) has been going online to try to attract new patrons from across the province by offering online casino games, poker tournaments and even Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max and ENCORE tickets over the internet.  There can be no doubt that

Slovenian Embassy Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

 The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Ottawa hosted a concert last Thursday to commemorate Slovenia's 10th anniversary as a member of the European Union. The concert was held at Frieman Hall at the University of Ottawa and featured soprano Irena Preda and pianist Nejc Lavrenčič, who performed to honour

It’s Time for Shorts! Come see the best European Short Films for Free!

 Drama, comedy, and animation --there will be something for everyone at the European Union Short Film Festival: It’s Time for Shorts! running May 8 to May 9 at Club SAW (67 Nicholas St.). Show time starts at 7 p.m. on both days. It’s Time for Shorts! was made possible by

Awakening the giant: The return of Poland

 In this issue of Ottawa Life, we begin the first of a two-part series on Poland. That is to say the new Poland – a country with a most intricate history of war and ideological conflict, but also one of sophisticated art and culture. Polish influence extends to Canada and