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Brussels muscles in: Cameron WON'T block euro deal on spending 'to appease Lib Dems'

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron talks during a news conference at an EU summit in Brussels, Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.

The Daily Mail: David Cameron has effectively watered down his opposition to a new EU deal to prop up the euro, to the anger of Tory MPs. As Brussels demanded yet more cash from the...

Along the chocolate trail in Brussels

Seattle Times: Chocolate - like fashion, wine and finance - has become a complex cultural phenomenon. There is basic chocolate for the masses, artisanal chocolate for purists, and...

William Hague, the unsung hero of Britain's Brussels coup

British Foreign Secretary William Hague faces a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, Tuesday Feb. 15, 2011. Lavrov started a two-day visit to Britain on Monday to improve relations still marred by a succession of Cold War-style scandals, despite a landmark oil deal that underlined the potential of economic ties.

The Daily Mail: Behind the scenes: William Hague played a big part in David Cameron's veto of the EU treaty How's this for some sage advice to the Prime Minister ahead of the European...

Brussels deal fails to end uncertainty over spreading crisis

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde speaks to the media outside the International Monetary Fund in Washington, Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Guardian: Europe will boost its bailout fund but it can't avoid recession – the real question is how deep and long the downturn will be International Monetary Fund head Christine...

Eurozone crisis: Brussels gets tough as Greek resistance grows2012-02-06

The Guardian: Eurozone leaders ready to write-off 70% of bank loans to Greece but only if Athens delivers further cuts in pay and pensions Eurozone leaders are seeking Irish-style severe austerity measures from Greek politicians. Photograph Michael Gottschalk/AFP/Getty...

Goddard Global Opens New Office in Brussels--Names Alexander Kolks as EU Director2012-02-06

PR Newswire: , Feb. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Goddard Global—the international affiliate to the U.S. firm, Goddard Gunster—on Monday announced that Political Advisor Alexander Kolks would join their public affairs team in at the firm's newest office...

Europe’s Powerbrokers Feast on Truffles, Oysters: Dine & Deal in Brussels2012-02-06

Bloomberg: Brussels is for foodies. Fine restaurants abound for all tastes and budgets, and new ones keep opening. After sampling the obligatory brews and butter creams, moules-frites and waffles, discover this city’s discreet culinary pleasures, which appeal to more...

Alexander Kolks to Head Goddard Global's Office in Brussels2012-02-05

PR Newswire: , Feb. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Goddard Global—the international affiliate to the US firm, Goddard Gunster—on Monday announced that Political Advisor Alexander Kolks would join their European public affairs team at their office at Rue...

Brussels discovers a new black hole in Greek finances2012-02-03

Sydney Morning Herald: PRESSURE on Greece's recession-stricken economy has intensified after international debt inspectors admitted an additional €15 billion ($18.4 billion) would be needed to fill a newly discovered black hole in the country's finances. On a day when...

Big freeze in Europe stops famed Brussels statue from peeing2012-02-03

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Brussels discovers new €15bn black hole in Greece's finances2012-02-02

The Guardian: Greece's presidential guard on duty...

Brussels' 'peeing' statue shut off by deep freeze2012-02-02

MSNBC: BRUSSELS — The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero...

Milliman opent nieuw kantoor te Brussel2012-02-02

PR Newswire: - Nieuwe vestiging in Brussel draagt bij tot de sterk groeiende..."/>...

Big freeze stops famed Brussels statue from peeing2012-02-01

Newsday: Web links The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures, 's tourist office said on Wednesday. Officials turned off the flow of...