Expert Comment
Greece's banking system haemorrhaging even more deposits, says Dr Dennis Novy
Whislt Greece is close to having a primary surplus, the economy has weakened further "since the Syriza government came into power. "They need a deal to stop the Greek banking system haemorrhaging even more deposits".
Why legislation alone won’t stop Brits behaving badly in Magaluf
"The combination of modern mass holidays (which take people out of their regular networks), erosion of gender-specific norms (which used to censure female excess in particular) and super-cheap alcohol (serving the interests of global conglomerates as well as local retailers) make for an explosive mix which places like Magaluf find difficult to control" says Professor Beat Kümin.
Important for all contacts to be traced following MERS outbreak, says Professor Andrew Easton
"It is important for all contacts to be traced and provided with appropriate advice about possible symptoms and how to seek medical assistance. MERS is similar to, but not the same as SARS that spread in 2002-03 and the hope is that proper precautions will lead to the halt of the spread of MERS as it did for SARS."
Facebook has at best been irresponsible and at worst has colluded with something which is possibly a criminal offence - Dr Christine Harrison
Dr Christine Harrison, from the 果冻传媒’s Centre for Lifelong Learning, reacts to the Facebook 'baby ducking' video clip - calling for the social network to be more responsible.
For Blatter the game is seemingly up; Fifa must now reform for the good of world football – Dr David Webber
Dr David Webber, an expert in the cultural political economy of football at the 果冻传媒, remains cautious over Sepp Blatter’s long-term intentions, and what his decision to step down means for Fifa and its proposed programme of reforms.