Paul Krugman goes against the grain

Paul Krugman goes against the grain

10 May 2013 00:00 - Phillip Inman
A renowned academic is adamant that austerity and deficit reduction will not aid a recovery.
Thousands protest against austerity in Europe

Thousands protest against austerity in Europe

01 May 2013 13:29 - Reuters
Labour Day - or May Day - has triggered protests against harsh government spending cuts around the world, with some demonstrations turning violent.
Christmas on a budget for austerity-struck Europeans

Christmas on a budget for austerity-struck Europeans

22 Dec 2012 10:17 - Sarah DiLorenzo, Sapa-AP,
Europeans are cutting down on Christmas shopping and pinching their pennies this festive season due to austerity measures.
Austerity condemned, strikes planned in UK

Austerity condemned, strikes planned in UK

20 Oct 2012 15:58 - AFP
Tens of thousands of people protested in London against the government's austerity measures while union leaders called for a general strike.
Desperate Spanish unable to cope

Desperate Spanish unable to cope

05 Oct 2012 13:28 - Martin Roberts, Giles Tremlett,
Age-old tensions have resurfaces as the country buckles under harsh austerity measures.
Bitter experience bred a special kind of housewife

Bitter experience bred a special kind of housewife

28 Sep 2012 10:46 - Julia Kollewe
In the sleepy, picturesque towns and villages of southwest Germany, the paragons of thrift are doing what they do best.
Austerity haunts Hollande

Austerity haunts Hollande

06 Jul 2012 12:26 - Angelique Chrisafis
Franois Hollande, Europe's chief critic of one-size-fits-all austerity measures, is facing the headache of inescapable belt-tightening at home.
SA sweats as Europe argues over austerity

SA sweats as Europe argues over austerity

10 May 2012 07:52 - Nickolaus Bauer
Any move away from austerity by the new governments of key European countries could spell disaster for South Africa, writes Nickolaus Bauer.
European Union cracks down on rebellion

European Union cracks down on rebellion

09 Mar 2012 10:02 - Ian Traynor
Brussels has condemned Spain for planning to go against European Commission rules and not focus on its targets.
Paedophilia must be treated

Paedophilia must be treated

20 Feb 2012 13:48 - Staff Reporter
Like other forms of mental illness, paedophilia can be contained and managed with therapy.
Jobs shock puts pressure on EU

Jobs shock puts pressure on EU

03 Feb 2012 00:00 - Phillip Inman
Developments in Spain and Portugal demand urgent attention.
Greek Parliament approves austerity package

Greek Parliament approves austerity package

29 Jun 2011 16:35 - Staff Reporter
Greek lawmakers have approved a massive new austerity package demanded by international creditors, amid violent protests outside Parliament.