Dear Folks, Brussels these days feels as if it is being blow-torched by the sun, and there is nowhere to hide or escape from the humidity and the layers of creamy fleshy limbs filing through the streets. It is quite a thing to behold. I am glad however that it is the summer, and I can relax…
The Dreaded Silly Season Begins!
Dear Folks, I apologize for my delay in posting this week, but I was extremely busy attending a conference, helping some friends with their travel hiccups, and lots more. I was a wreck by Friday, and I am still in the midst of recovery. I enjoyed watching some Mad Men episodes and reading online articles….
Obama and the Muslim World: Where did the love go?
Dear Folks, Yikes, well, it is Friday, and thank goodness, because today is the day where I can watch mindless schlock like ITV’s “House in the Sun” and not feel guilty about wasting time. Yes, it feels good. The parliament in Brussels was quiet this week because everyone was in Strasbourg for the plenary sessions….
Where are you going Turkey?
Dear Folks, Well today was a rather busy day for me. I had some consular affairs to attend to at the British Embassy, and panel discussions to listen to regarding Armenian and Turkish relations. However today I was fortunate to listen to the former director of Mossad, Ephraim Halevy speak in the Parliament. He was articulate…
What more can I add?
Dear Folks, Well, I am writing today from a sweltering Brussels Saturday, which is just perfect, because it means my laundry will dry effortlessly on the clothes horse. My cheeks are still rosy from the sun’s rays, and it does feel good. However, let me tell you about a recent experience that happened to me:…
While Buzek Slept
Dear Folks, This week started calmly, but ended in a blustery fashion. Next week on Tuesday the Parliament will witness the arrival of Iran’s foreign minister, Manouchehr Mottaki. Why he has been invited is anyone’s guess. He will attend a reception and be granted the privilege to sit in a committee room with an audience of MEPs. It is inconceivable that…
Just when you thought it was safe to watch football…
Dear Folks, So today I am writing from the beautiful city of Roma. I love it, and I am indulging myself like there is no tomorrow. I love the coffee!! Oh my Lord, this city has the best coffee. And let’s not forget the food! Oh baby, I ate so well last night. Anyway, the…
The Persian Gulf: nations under seige
Dear Folks, Today’s post will be short, because I am in the midst of packing for a little vacation in Rome. I have never visited Italy, so I am pretty chuffed about it. I have been also quite busy of late, but never too busy to do a post. Today’s topic is something that I…
Mubarak: the beginning of the end?
Dear Folks, This week I think our dear Lord turned down the thermostat here in northern Europe, because Brussels is freezing!!! It is May, but it feels like February. Things are chugging along as always at the Parliament, and today Joe Biden is expected to speak in the hemicycle. I am not a huge Biden fan, but I…
Lebanon: “Laique Pride”
Dear Folks, I hate May first!!! I really really do. It is awful, because this year it falls on a Saturday, so everything and I mean everything is closed here. I wanted to go out, and buy some cakes, but it just seemed pointless. I decided to enjoy BBC World, and watch those crazy Greeks. Awww,…
From Brussels to Beirut 