Category Archives: UK

Moving to Lithuania

Posted on 2012-06-18 by Andreas Moser

The journey of your favourite vagabond that began in 2009 with my move to London and last saw me move to Malta continues. I am on the move again after I had briefly returned to London for a few weeks. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holocaust, Life, Lithuania, London, Travel | 38 Comments

This is Britain: “Panem et circenses”

Posted on 2012-06-06 by Andreas Moser

There is a country in Europe which is in a prolonged recession where the university fees for students have been increased threefold to unaffordable amounts where citizens are rioting and looting in the cities which has been ruled by the … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Politics, UK | 14 Comments

Research at the BBC

Posted on 2012-06-01 by Andreas Moser

The BBC ran a report about Syria, Amnesty International and the United Nations Security Council. Next to the Syrian flag and the logo of Amnesty International was what was supposed to be the logo of the United Nations Security Council. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Syria, UK | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

British Cinemas show Special Film for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Posted on 2012-05-31 by Andreas Moser

For the upcoming 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne, cinemas throughout Britain are showing a special film dedicated to this unelected monarch: the film with the surprisingly honest title “The Dictator” is in theatres throughout the country now. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, Politics, UK | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Not such a “foreign court”

Posted on 2012-05-31 by Andreas Moser

British politicians, especially from the Conservative Party, tend to call the European Court of Human Rights a “foreign court”. Prime Minister David Cameron just did so again in the debate about prisoners’ voting rights: “This should be a matter for Parliament … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Human Rights, Law, Politics, UK | Tagged | 6 Comments

London Olympics vs. Human Rights

Posted on 2012-05-29 by Andreas Moser

We have become accustomed to undemocratic countries being awarded Football World Cups or to European Football Championships being held in countries like Ukraine with less than optimal respect for human rights. (Although Ukraine at least has the hottest political protesters … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, London, Politics, Sports, Terrorism, UK | Tagged , | 1 Comment

The Round Table of Camelot is Back

Posted on 2012-05-20 by Andreas Moser

Has the Nobel Peace Prize gone to President Obama‘s head? Or why else does he now try to copy King Arthur of Camelot with his famous Round Table?

Posted in History, Photography, Politics, UK, USA | Tagged , | 3 Comments

France, don’t worry about the rich leaving you.

Posted on 2012-05-07 by Andreas Moser

France, first of all congratulations on getting rid of xenophobic Mr Sarkozy. Because of Mr Hollande’s proposed 75% tax rate on incomes of more than 1 million €, some rich residents of France have threatened to leave France. Where do … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, France, London, UK | 5 Comments

London is ready for World War III

Posted on 2012-05-07 by Andreas Moser

So we have the 2012 Summer Olympics coming to town. As a Londoner, I am not excited. A busy, crowded and polluted city like London needs two more weeks of a massive rumpus like a hole in its head. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, London, Military, Sports, Terrorism, UK | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Violating Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003

Posted on 2012-03-20 by Andreas Moser

One could argue that parts of this blog are in violation of Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003. 127 Improper use of public electronic communications network (1) A person is guilty of an offence if he— (a) sends … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Politics, UK | Tagged , , | 25 Comments