EU countries unprepared for emergencies
Published: 13 January, 2009, 20:29
Ian Cronshaw from the International Energy Agency, which advises Europe on energy issues, spoke on what can be done in the future to minimise the consequences of emergencies like those caused by Ukraine’s actions.
Large families awarded in KremlinPresident Medvedev has awarded parents of large families in Russia with a special ‘Parents’ Glory’ award and has promised to address social and material assistance for mothers and children despite the economic crisis. |
Requiem services held for PatriarchRequiem services for Patriarch Alexy II are being conducted in Orthodox churches all across Russia and overseas on Jan. 13. |

