Public choice theory

The number of people looking for a roommate, or more, to share an apartment with, is increasing, as rents remain high.

Besides university students, the traditional crowd-sharing digs, people who work part-time jobs and low-wage-earning, single individuals are increasingly seeing sharing as a viable option.

It was not the government that was judged in the European elections on Sunday. This will be done at the end of its four-year term, based on the results of its administration and work. 

One in ten voters declares that they have not decided on their voting choice

Many Greek islands face severe shortages of doctors and nurses and attempts to solve the issue fall afoul of local economies and, in certain cases, government bureaucracy.

The state obviously has a duty to provide its educators, doctors, security personnel and other officials with what they need to do their jobs. This does not mean, though, that local communities should expect the state to do everything. 

We have experienced many natural disasters where the state was unable to rise to the occasion.

EU expert Andi Hoxhaj tells BIRN that besides the usual governance-related issues, the 'crony capitalism' of its economy might delay Albania's EU integration.

Ljubljana – A government task force charged with cutting red tape has drawn up an omnibus bill that would amend over a dozen laws in an effort to simplify bureaucratic procedures, according to two media outlets which have seen the bill.

The football club will pay 500,000 euros annually rent to the amateur division

The range of coverage of the 40 percent discount on rent payments for the month of April for enterprises and workers has been expanded according to an amendment the government has tabled in Parliament.