Posts by Maryna Khorunzha

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April 19, 2013: A Boy or a Girl? The Odds of Being Well Paid
As the fresh Eurostat data was revealed, the world gasped at the gender pay gap persisting in the European Union. Women in Europe Work 59 Days “For Free”. Some of the U.S. sources, on the contrary, report that the gender pay gap (GPG) between salaried men and women full-time workers has been put in reverse.
November 21, 2012: The Whos and Whys of the EU Association Agreement
A third country should share the values of the EU and not merely have a will to simplify bilateral trade procedures. Specifically due to this legal provision Association Agreement is widely perceived as a tool for further “democratization” of young democracies.
September 7, 2012: Olympic Games vs. Country Image
Have you ever thought why the world’s nations spend so much money and effort on training their Olympic sportsmen?
July 6, 2012: Crying Wolves Over Racism or the True Abode of Intolerance
Recently the topic of racism was widely speculated about in the European press. “Racism, bullying, threats ... daily life of migrant workers [in the UK]” – that is The Independent’s (UK) article headline.
June 5, 2012: Demilitarization or Vulnerabilization?
UN offices and institutes for demilitarization, even the feeble Conference on Disarmament together with a great number of others seek ridding the world of nuclear and other arms of mass destruction and societal disruption.
May 11, 2012: Armed to the Teeth and Vulnerable?
Today a number of world organizations spearheaded by the UN advocate for the weapons-free society around the world. International community split into two major camps regarding the issue...
March 2, 2012: Facelift, Electrocardiogram, or Removing a Malignant Melanoma Is Now a Ticket to See the World
In a new world where the sick are no longer “patients” but rather “tourists” they travel to another country in search for cheaper or more qualified medical care.