Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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GREECE'S MODEL MAYOR
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Reform Hero Takes on Corruption in Thessaloniki
European Union officials have nothing but praise for the mayor of the
Greek city of Thessaloniki. Yiannis Boutaris has been pushing ahead with
far-reaching reforms to undo the abuses of his predecessors and has
already slashed the city's spending by 30 percent. He's even asking the
Germans for advice.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,815289,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: 'Island of Hope' in Greece
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-78679.html#ref=nlint

Euro Group Delays Meeting: Berlin Grows Impatient over Greece
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,815364,00.html#ref=nlint


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ECONOMY SHRINKS IN FOURTH QUARTER 
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Germany Is Confident Downturn Will Be Brief 
The German economy shrank by 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011,
as the euro crisis began to bite. But the contraction was less than
expected, and economists expect Germany to avoid the recession plaguing
many countries in the euro crisis. Leading indicators point to a
resumption of growth by mid-2012.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,815387,00.html#ref=nlint

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PARADES POKE FUN AT EURO CRISIS
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German Carnival Hails Merkel as Europe's Savior
Most of Europe is in the grip of the debt crisis, but Germany is getting
ready to party. The satirical parade floats that are a fixture of its
carnival festivities leave no doubt about who's in charge of the
troubled continent. One features Chancellor Angela Merkel at the bow of
the SS Europa about to hit an iceberg.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,815473,00.html#ref=nlint

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EURO GROUP DELAYS MEETING
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Berlin Grows Impatient over Greece
Greece has still not met European Union demands for details about an
additional 325 million euros in spending cuts, leading to the
cancellation of the planned Euro Group meeting on Wednesday. Political
leaders in Germany are getting nervous -- and increasingly impatient.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,815364,00.html#ref=nlint

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HOT AIR
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The EU's Emissions Trading System Isn't Working
Emissions trading, the European Union hoped, would limit the release of
harmful greenhouse gases. But it isn't working. The price for emissions
certificates has plunged, a development that is actually making coal
more attractive than renewable energy.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,815225,00.html#ref=nlint

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ISLAMISTS AGAINST ASSAD
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Foreign Extremists a Danger to Syria's Revolution
Al-Qaida's leader is calling on Muslims to join in Syria's revolution
and to fight the Assad regime. But jihadists from neighboring
countries may already have joined the ranks of the opposition Free
Syrian Army. Their presence could be the death blow to the revolution.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,815415,00.html#ref=nlint

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THE WORLD FROM BERLIN
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Ruling on German Academic Salaries 'Is a Disaster'
Germany's highest court has ruled that starting professors in Germany
should be paid more in the future, arguing that the current system of
performance-based salaries is unconstitutional. Editorialists at German
papers warn the decision could prove expensive for the country's states.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,815441,00.html#ref=nlint

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HIT SERBIAN COMEDY AT THE BERLINALE
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'I Made a Film for Homophobes'
The Serbian comedy "Parada," about a couple that want to organize a gay
pride parade in Belgrade, was a surprise hit in the Balkans. SPIEGEL
ONLINE spoke to director Srdjan Dragojevic about the challenges involved
in making a film about gays for a largely homophobic audience.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,815527,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Serbian Comedy "Parada"
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-78700.html#ref=nlint


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ONE-INCH LIZARDS
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Researchers Find New Species of Mini-Chameleon
German researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of
chameleon on Madagascar that is just one inch long from tip to tail. The
tiny lizards are some of the smallest reptiles on Earth, but their
future is uncertain.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,815492,00.html#ref=nlint

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Photo Gallery: Tiny Chameleons of Madagascar
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-78690.html#ref=nlint


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PICTURE THIS
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Motor Sport


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