December 2003
Science and Society: The Disappearance of the Mars Lander - 2003-12-25
The Mars lander 'Beagle 2', launched by the UK with EU collaboration, failed to land on Mars as planned and has disappeared. This incident highlights…
Most Norwegians Oppose Joining the European Union - 2003-12-23
A recent survey shows that a majority of Norwegians are against joining the European Union, with 44% opposing and 40% in favor. This reflects a…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Increased Control of Air Passengers - 2003-12-19
Nasrin Mahdavi reports on a new agreement between the EU and the US focused on enhancing air passenger security and fighting international terrorism. This collaboration…
Report by Mohammad Reza Shah on the Drafting of a Constitution for the European Union - 2003-12-13
The article discusses a report by Mohammad Reza Shah regarding the drafting of a constitution for the European Union, which aims to unify twenty-five European…
Knowledge and Society: Europeans Protest Against Noise Pollution - 2003-12-11
European Union member countries are uniting against noise pollution in their crowded cities, implementing a long-term program to address the issue. This initiative highlights the…
The European Union Will Send Its Foreign Policy Chief to Iran Next Month - 2003-12-09
The EU plans to send its foreign policy chief to Iran next month to renew negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and a trade agreement. The…
Failure of EU Foreign Ministers to Draft Constitution
EU foreign ministers failed to make progress on a draft constitution before an upcoming summit, with key issues including voting reform and the power of…
Germany and Italy: We Will Not Abandon Our Efforts to Join the European Union Voting System
Germany and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to rejoin the EU voting system during a meeting between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The…
President Bush Cancels Controversial Tariffs on Steel Imports - 2003-12-04
President Bush has announced the cancellation of tariffs on steel imports that were imposed in 2002. This decision aims to prevent a trade war with…
Latvian Parliament Extends Peacekeepers' Mission in Iraq
The Latvian Parliament has voted to extend the deployment of its peacekeepers in Iraq until October 2004, with 113 soldiers currently serving. This decision reflects…
Signing of Draft Energy Cooperation Agreement Between Israel and Palestinians - 2003-12-02
Israel and the Palestinians have signed a draft agreement to connect their electricity networks, facilitated by the European Union. This agreement includes plans for a…