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Europe
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 10 Downing Street 
 This site "is here to promote the UK overseas, communicate Government news and information, explain the role and history of Number 10 as a building, and the office of Prime Minister as an institution." Includes a biography of the British Prime Minister, video of the Prime Minister's Questions (weekly sessions when the PM answers questions from Parliament), and texts of PM speeches given in the last year. Searchable. http://www.number10.gov.uk/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jul 9, 2008 About Ireland
This site "contains general information about Ireland -- people, history, economy, culture, and a photo gallery." Includes brief facts and statistics on topics such as population, land features, language, early history, organization of the government, the division of Ireland in 1921, the position of Northern Ireland, Ireland's international policies, services (such as education and health), and contributions to culture and sports. From the Government of Ireland. http://www.irlgov.ie/aboutireland/Eng/ Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 29, 2007 At Cold War's End: US Intelligence on the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, 1989-1991
Declassified CIA documents from 1989-1991 incorporate a 1999 study of the period from 1989-1991, which signaled the end of the Cold War. The foreword and preface of this long document explain the project and its expectations. Also includes a chronology of events and an overview of the historical events. From The Center for the Study of Intelligence (CSI) of the CIA and the George W. Bush Center for Presidential Studies at Texas A&M University. https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/books-and-monographs/at-cold-wars-end-us-intelligence-on-the-soviet-union-and-eastern-europe-1989-1991/art-1.html#rtoc1 Topics: History, History By Place, International Governments, Military, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Oct 28, 2007 Central Eurasia Project
This website focuses on educational, social, and legal reform in the countries of Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Individual countries have pages with links ranging from history, arts, and culture to current news and human rights. Also includes photo essays, recaps of expert meetings and interviews, podcasts, and more. Operated by the Central Eurasia Project of the Open Society Institute. http://www.eurasianet.org/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 11, 2008 Centropa: Jewish Heritage in Central and Eastern Europe
An online collection of Central and Eastern Europe "pre (and post)-Holocaust family photographs and oral histories," Assembled by an "international team of historians, filmmakers, web designers, journalists, educators, photographers and Jewish community activists," these historical and contemporary materials may be accessed by subject, theme, country, and family. The site also has columns featuring books, travel, and food. http://centropa.org/ Topics: History, History By Place, Judaism, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 11, 2004 The Danube: Europe's River of Harmony and Discord
Companion to a 2002 National Geographic article about this central European river that travels from Germany's Black Forest through 10 countries to the Black Sea. The original magazine article is only available for a fee, but the website includes photos, several video and audio clips, a map, field notes from the photographer, details about the Blue Danube waltz, links (some broken), and a bibliography. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2002/03/01/html/ft_20020301.4.html Topics: Regions of the World, Water Last updated Aug 7, 2008 Erik Herron's Guide to Politics in East Central Europe and Eurasia
"The site is designed to facilitate research on the politics and economics of transition states in the post-communist world." Includes "thousands of links to governmental and non-governmental web sites based in post-communist states." The countries can be searched individually, and the language of each site is indicated. The author is a professor of political science at the University of Kansas. (Use the non-Java version if you have trouble viewing the site.) http://web.ku.edu/~herron/ Topics: Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 31, 2006 ESA: European Space Agency
Made up of 15 nations and headquartered in Paris, ESA seeks to "shape the development of Europe's space capability." The site includes information about ESA and its programs, news, press releases, news from member countries, and multimedia galleries with audio, video, and photographs. Also features the home page for the Mars Express project. Searchable. Available in multiple languages. http://www.esa.int/ Topics: Astronomy, Discover New Trails at LII, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 21, 2006 EuroNews
"EuroNews is Europe's [television] news channel covering world news from a European perspective in a choice of seven languages. EuroNews broadcasts simultaneously in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish." The site provides video clips of recent stories in the areas of general news, business, sports, entertainment, technology, and more. Also provides weather information. Not searchable. http://www.euronews.net/ Topics: Media, News, Recreation, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Television Last updated Nov 21, 2006 Europages: The European Business Directory
This website lists some 700,000 businesses in Europe, searchable by company name, product, and service. There are company catalogs, European and other yellow pages, European Union (EU) business news and trends, trade fairs, and more. Available in about two dozen languages. http://www.europages.com/ Topics: Business, Business, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 21, 2006 European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)
ECMI, founded by the governments of Denmark, Germany, and Schleswig-Holstein, "conducts practice-oriented research, provides information and documentation, and offers advisory services concerning minority-majority relations in Europe." The site features descriptions of projects, and copies of many reports, working papers, issue briefs, and other documents. Also provides many annotated links. Searchable. http://www.ecmi.de/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 21, 2006 European Commission: Danube and Black Sea
Background and policy documents about environmental issues affecting the Danube and Black Sea regions of Europe. Includes fact sheets on the Black Sea and the Danube (the river that runs from Germany's Black Forest to the Black Sea) and links to material from the DABLAS Task Force, which works on "protection of water and water-related ecosystems in the Danube and Black Sea Region." From the European Commission, European Union (EU). http://ec.europa.eu/environment/enlarg/danubeblacksea_en.htm Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Water Last updated Jun 11, 2006 European Festivals Association
Eurofestival Infocentre's "information about the member festivals of the European Festivals Association (music-dance-theatre). The aim of this organisation is to promote the work of artistically high quality performing arts festivals across Europe." Also available in French. http://www.efa-aef.eu/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Performing Arts, Recreation, Recreation, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 5, 2008 European Free Improvisation Pages
A guide to improvised music and avant-jazz in Europe. Includes biographies and discographies of musicians; guides to record labels, distributors and retail outlets; a bibliography; video and audio clips; full-text articles and interviews; links to related websites; and more. From an enthusiast. http://www.efi.group.shef.ac.uk Topics: Music, Musical Genres, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 25, 2006 The European Health Insurance Card
Official information about the European Health Insurance Card, which "makes it easier for people from the European Union’s 27 Member States plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland to access health care services during temporary visits abroad." From the European Union (EU). http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559&langId=en Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Finance, Health, Health, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 7, 2009 European Integration History Index
"European Integration is here understood as the process of political, economic and cultural integration and co-operation between various European countries in the 20th century - mainly in the period after 1945. The development of the European communities after 1950 receives particular attention." A searchable or browsable collection of sites about the history of Europe, in all languages. Listings are annotated. A Virtual Library site from the European University Institute, Florence, Italy. http://vlib.iue.it/hist-eur-integration/Index.html Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 21, 2006 The European Library (TEL)
"The European Library is a portal which offers access to the combined resources (books, magazines, journals.... - both digital and non-digital) of the 45 national libraries of Europe. It offers free searching and delivers digital objects - some free, some priced." Includes maps, manuscripts, music, photographs, artwork, and more. Some materials available in multiple languages or in languages other than English. http://www.theeuropeanlibrary.org/portal/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 26, 2007 The European Pet Food Industry
This organization represents "20 national pet food industry associations before EU [European Union] institutions and other international bodies," and promotes the "interests of around 450 European pet food producing companies." The site features information about the production of pet food for dogs, cats, and small rodents; the organization's "Code of Practice for the Manufacture of Safe Pet Food"; and related industry information. Also includes links to member groups. http://www.fediaf.org Topics: Pets, Recipes & Food Preparation, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 10, 2008 The European Railway Server
This site "provides information about the European Railways, for railway fans as well as for travellers who wish to explore Europe by train." Contains information on high speed trains in Spain, Germany, and Switzerland; the Dutch railways; and more. Features explanations of numbering schemes, technical data, liveries and paint schemes, photo galleries, and related links. http://www.railfaneurope.net/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Sep 3, 2005 European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
ERRC is "an international public interest law organisation which monitors the human rights situation of Roma and provides legal defence in cases of human rights abuse." The site contains the full text of their quarterly publication Roma Rights (back to 1996), fact sheets on Romani in European countries, position papers, and other publications. Some documents also available in Romani and Russian. http://errc.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 26, 2008 European Train Timetables
The most complete and useful schedules for rail travel in Europe. Provides detailed information on the trains. Prices only available for travel in Germany. From the Deutsche Bahn. http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Transportation Last updated Oct 10, 2001 EuroStadiums
"The place to talk about football [soccer] stadiums, players and clubs from Europe." The site features seating capacity, history, date of completion, and photographs for more than 700 stadiums. Also includes information for some stadiums outside Europe and links to related sites. Searchable by stadium or club name, or browsable using a clickable map of Europe. http://www.eurostadiums.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 26, 2006 Eurotrip
"Online community for budget minded travelers." Find airfares, accommodations, rail and bus travel advice, travel tips, information on studying and working abroad, and more. Also features blogs, podcasts, and discussion forums. "Unbiased reviews and recommendations" [are provided by] our large community of experienced backpackers." Eurotrip is an independently owned travel website based in Boston. http://www.eurotrip.com/ Topics: Discover New Trails at LII, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated May 23, 2009 Floods in Europe: Damages to Libraries and Archives
Information on "the damages in libraries and archives in Europe and on actions taken for disaster recovery." Questions and answers, news, images, information about the extent of damage, background on other natural disasters affecting libraries, and related links. From the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=3603&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Librarianship, Regions of the World, Water, Weather Last updated Jul 28, 2006 For European Recovery: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Marshall Plan
Online commemorative exhibit of the Marshall Plan, the U.S. economic aid program for the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. The site features a timeline, photographs, political cartoons, letters, and printed material that "document the early days of this acclaimed international initiative." From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/marshall/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Regions of the World, World War II Last updated Sep 21, 2005 France 24
Official website of this television news channel from France covering world news, business, sports, science, culture, and weather. Site features recent news stories, special reports (on topics such as French elections, working in France, and "electro" music), a week in review section, and background about France (such as on foreigners planning weddings in France). Available in English, French, and Arabic. Also includes video clips in French. http://www.france24.com/en/ Topics: News, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Historical Research in Europe: A Guide to Archives and Libraries
A directory of European libraries and archives. "The focus is on materials found in western European repositories from the Atlantic area eastward." Searchable, and browsable my map. From the Center for European Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/HistResEur/ Topics: Archives, History By Place, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 27, 2006 iAgora.com
Online clearinghouse aimed at recent college graduates provides list of foreign work, study, travel, and housing opportunities with an emphasis on Europe. Join free to get a member login, and you can receive notices of new job or study opportunities and participate in special interest forums. Requires a membership fee to see all listings. http://www.iagora.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Job Listings, Jobs & Work, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 6, 2003 Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO)
The CSO collects, compiles, analyses, and disseminates statistical information relating to the economic and social life of Ireland. Features reports and statistics on agriculture, climate, demography, trade, financial statistics, prices and sales, vital statistics, and more. Provides release dates of future statistical reports. Searchable. http://www.cso.ie/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Feb 18, 2005 Isle of Man Government: Manx National Heritage
This government website explores the "cultural and historical heritage of the Isle of Man" which is "set in the Irish Sea, midway between England, Scotland, N. Ireland, and Wales." Features information about historical sites such as Tynwald (a "relic of Scandinavian culture" and "the oldest continuous parliament in the world"), Peel Castle, House of Manannan, and the Manx Museum. The library section features bibliographies and genealogy resources. http://www.gov.im/mnh/ Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 7, 2005 Marshall Plan
(Note: Some links do not work.) This site was "created to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan in 1997. This site is your resource for information about the Marshall Plan and how it made possible the rebuilding of Europe after World War II." Includes transcripts, video clips, a study guide, and a timeline of U.S. foreign assistance for 1942 to 1961. From the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). http://www.usaid.gov/multimedia/video/marshall/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, World War II Last updated Nov 25, 2006 Medieval Technology Pages
This website provides information on "technological innovation and related subjects in western Europe during the Middle Ages." Agricultural tools, silk, windmills, and the horizontal loom are among the subjects covered. The articles are organized by subject and in chronological order with 200-year intervals. From a chemistry and history professor. http://scholar.chem.nyu.edu/tekpages/Technology.html Topics: Business, History, History By Place, Notable People, Regions of the World, Science, Technology Last updated Nov 25, 2006 NATO (The North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Here you will find information on and links to participating NATO agencies and member countries. The NATO Gallery provides biographies and pictures of the current Permanent Representatives on the North Atlantic Council, all NATO Secretaries General, Members of the Military Committee, and the NATO Commander. http://www.nato.int/ Topics: Government, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 29, 2001 North Caucasus: At a Glance
Profile of this "part of Russia that slopes up towards the main ridge of the Caucasus mountains, often considered the border between Europe and Asia." Provides descriptions of the republics and regions in the area (Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia) and the conflicts in this "volatile mountainous region." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3632274.stm Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Official-Documents
Selected United Kingdom government documents are available by date, title, or government department. The main groups of documents are Command Papers (also known as White or Green Papers) and House of Commons Papers (which includes the annual and budget reports of many government agencies). The collection extends back to 1994. http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Q&A: Montenegro Referendum
Questions and answers about the reasons behind and the impact of a May 2006 referendum in which "Montenegro has voted for independence from its union with Serbia. ... The union of Serbia and Montenegro was all that remained of the federation of six republics that made up Yugoslavia before the independence wars of the 1990s." Includes links to related stories and sites. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4994212.stm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated May 22, 2006 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
Gathered by correspondents from Radio Free Europe, the RFE/RL Newsline offers a daily report on developments in Eastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The Archives include back issues of the OMRI Daily Digest (January 1995 to March 1997) and the RFL/RL Newsline (1995 to present). Search by date, keyword, or region; you can also search in several Eastern European languages. There are also live broadcasts, regional reports, and special reports. http://www.rferl.org/ Topics: News, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 23, 2002 REESWeb: Russian and East European Studies
A comprehensive index of electronic resources on the Balkans, the Baltic states, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Central Europe, the CIS, Eastern Europe, the NIS, the Russian Federation, and the former Soviet Union. A Virtual Library site. http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/reesweb/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 7, 2001 Report: A Chartbook of International Labor Comparisons: The Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe
"This Chartbook of International Labor Comparisons provides a comparative labor market perspective--including employment levels, jobless rates, hours worked, labor costs, and productivity trends." Each chart includes the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and selected Asian-Pacific and European countries. Statistical tables compare the gross domestic product (GDP), labor market indicators, competitiveness indicators for manufacturing, and other indicators such as hours worked and taxes. From the United States Department of Labor. http://www.dol.gov/asp/archive/reports/chartbook/ Topics: Finance, Labor, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Statistics Last updated Jun 4, 2009 Republic of Kalmykia
"The Republic of Kalmykia is one of the member republics of the Russian Federation." It "stretches to the south-east of the European part of Russia between the Volga and Don rivers." This site provides a history of the republic, a map, and information about its leadership, capital (Elista), economy, culture, sports, natural resources, and more. http://www.kalmykiaembassy.ru/html/eindex.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated May 27, 2005 RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC)
This is the regional Internet registry for Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and some parts of Asia. It provides allocation and registration services for Internet domains. The Web site has a domain name look-up service and other information and news about Internet service providers, Internet registries, and similar organizations in the region. http://www.ripe.net/ Topics: Internet, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Web Design and Management Last updated May 21, 2002 Russian and East European Network Information Center (REENIC)
The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Texas has created a directory of resources that includes associations, libraries, languages, literature, etc. Browsable by country or topic, and also searchable. http://reenic.utexas.edu/reenic/index.html Topics: Regions of the World, Social Science Last updated Nov 21, 2006 The Scottish Parliament
Official site about the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood, its home in Edinburgh as of September 2004. Features information about parliamentary business and members of the parliament (MPs), and images and video of the new building and its opening day. Includes a glossary of legislative terms. Selected information available in several languages. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Selling Democracy: Films of the Marshall Plan, 1948-1953
Companion to a 2005-2006 national retrospective tour of this "cache of 'lost films'" that had been used to promote the Marshall Plan (the post-World War II "European Recovery Program"). Find an overview of the Marshall Plan, brief biographies of the films' producers, a list of films with synopses, and a poster archive. From the Academy Film Archive of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in association with German cultural organizations. http://www.sellingdemocracy.org Topics: Film: Genres & Themes, International Governments, Regions of the World, World War II Last updated Apr 20, 2006 South Ossetian Separatism in Georgia
May 2006 discussion that considers "the history of relations between the Georgians, Russians and Ossetians, the ethnic/cultural differences, the current interests/motivations of all sides, and the prospects for settling the dispute over the land," where "the South Ossetians of Georgia have been in conflict with the Georgian government since just before the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's." An Inventory of Conflict & Environment (ICE) study from American University. http://www.american.edu/ted/ice/ossetia.htm Topics: Regions of the World, Society & Social Science Last updated Aug 11, 2008 Stone Pages
Information on selected megalithic sites in several European countries. For each country, a list of available stone circles, dolmens, standing stones, cairns, barrows, and hillforts is provided. Each site is described with locations, sizes, and photos. Greatest depth is England, followed by Scotland and Ireland. France, Italy, and Wales are also included. Several QuickTime Virtual Reality panoramas are available. The annotated Archæo Links lead to both general archaeological and other megalithic Web resources. http://www.stonepages.com/ Topics: Archaeology, Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 28, 2001 Theatron: Theater History of Europe
A collection of computer models of ancient theaters in Europe including ancient Greece and Rome, as well as images of historic Roman set design. Additionally, there are examples of set design brought to England by Ignio Jones as well as images of the Hellerau Festspielhaus in Germany, which is regarded as the birthplace of modern theater. http://www.theatron.co.uk/ Topics: History By Place, Performing Arts, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 28, 2004 Transitions Online (TOL)
"Unique coverage of all ... 28 post-communist countries" in central and eastern Europe and central Asia. Includes news articles, book reviews, and blogs about security issues, the European Union, economics, then environment, minorities, and other subjects. Archived back to 1999. Formerly CER: Central Europe Review. http://www.tol.cz/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 21, 2006 Tynwald Day
"Tynwald Fair Day, held annually on old midsummer's day in July is the Isle of Man's national day and is the occasion of the Tynwald Midsummer Court. The Members of Tynwald -- the Manx parliament -- meet at St John's village in the west of the Island for the ceremony." The site features video clips of royal visits to the ceremony and brief background about the event. From the Isle of Man Government. http://www.gov.im/isleofman/tynwaldday.xml Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jun 25, 2007 Ukraine
Collection of news stories about Ukraine, covering topics such as the collapse of the ruling coalition government in September 2008, tensions over the Crimean peninsula (where Ukraine has allowed Russia to lease a military base on the Black Sea until 2017), possible Ukrainian membership in the EU and NATO, Russian actions in Georgia, and related matters. Also includes links to stories on related topics and blog entries. From the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/ukraine Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Sep 29, 2008 The United Kingdom Parliament
Contains legislative updates, publications, a FAQ on how Parliament works, information on tours and visits, factsheets, a glossary, and more. http://www.parliament.uk/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Aug 7, 2005 WWF: Danube-Carpathian
Background and policy about the Danube-Carpathian region, comprised of the Danube River Basin, which flows from the Black Forest in Germany through 10 countries to the Black Sea, and the Carpathian Mountains, which stretch across seven European countries. Discusses forests, animal species, water (including flood protection), and other topics concerning the area's natural resources. From the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/where_we_work/europe/what_we_do/danube_carpathian/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Regions of the World, Water Last updated May 4, 2006 |
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