Birdwatchers can be recognized from miles away. With hats on their heads and tripods with professional photographic cameras, camcorders and binoculars in hand, they move quietly and cautiously, so as not to frighten the object of their observation.

For the first time Europeans will elect, though indirectly, the European Commission President. He will be elected by a vote in the European Parliament and he must obtain the absolute majority of the votes, which is to be supported by 376 of the 751 MEPs.

The visit of US Vice President Joe Biden to Cyprus that the Cypriot government defined as historically important ended late on Thursday evening.

Or how a young Greek climbs the ladder of success, passing through the Bulgarian Model United Nations.

Subtly spiced vegetables on a bed of warm couscous...