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"Without confidence in the irreversibility of economic and monetary union, our prospects are limited," Barroso said
An agreement has been reached among 25 EU states to launch a unified patent
Michael Aris, the late husband of Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and their youngest son Kim, in 1991
Half of Britons want an immediate say on the country's relationship with the European Union
People queue to cast their presidential vote in Strasbourg
Total voter turnout in the first round last month was high, at just under 80 percent
Total voter turnout in the first round last month was high, at just under 80 percent
Total voter turnout in the first round last month was high, at just under 80 percent
Total voter turnout in the first round last month was high, at just under 80 percent
Jose Manuel Barroso confirmed his executive wants a budget next year of 138 billion euros
Jose Manuel Barroso confirmed his executive wants a budget next year of 138 billion euros
ECHR president Nicolas Bratza in the Strasbourg courtroom
Nicolas Sarkozy has vowed legal action against people who regularly consult jihadist websites
France's opposition Socialist Party candidate Francois Hollande speaks to suppoters in Strasbourg
France's opposition Socialist Party candidate Francois Hollande speaks to suppoters in Strasbourg
The North Africa initiative is being driven primarily by the French government
The North Africa initiative is being driven primarily by the French government
Italian Prime Minister Monti addresses journalists during a press briefing at the European Parliament in Strasbourg
European deputy Jose Bove takes part in a vote at the European Parliament
Fifteen actors, three musicians and two extras will interpret 90 different roles during the four hour and 40 minute play
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Ronaldo's damaged Ferrari to sell on eBay

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 07, 2013 08:24 EST
A damaged Ferrari once belonging to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is to be sold on eBay, after its new owner came to an agreement with the Internet auction site, the vendor's laywer said on Thursday.
 

Israel's Peres dreams Middle East will draw lesson from EU

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 06, 2013 14:14 EST
Israeli President Shimon Peres held out hopes Wednesday of seeing the Middle East draw inspiration from the European Union by one day turning a region long at war into one at peace.
 

Israel's Peres starts Europe tour with Holocaust ceremony

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 05, 2013 12:39 EST
Israeli President Shimon Peres kicked off a European tour Tuesday with a homage to 22 Belgians honoured for their bravery in saving Jews during the Holocaust.
 

German financier named new Vatican bank chief

by Dario Thuburn  AFP Global Edition
Feb 15, 2013 13:27 EST
The Vatican on Friday named a German financier as head of its scandal-hit bank to help overhaul the secretive institution, but the news was overshadowed by his ties to a warship builder.
 

ECB holds rates steady despite French euro worries

by Simon Morgan  AFP Global Edition
Feb 07, 2013 11:31 EST
The European Central Bank held its key interest rates steady Thursday and hit back at French concern that the euro's recent strong rise poses a threat to recovery in the single currency area.
 

Tunisia turmoil after opposition chief shot dead

by Kaouther Larbi  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 13:17 EST
Prominent Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid was gunned down outside his home in Tunis on Wednesday, sparking angry protests by his supporters and attacks on offices of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party.
 

EU leaders set to clash over 1 trln euro budget

by Roddy Thomson  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 11:10 EST
European Union leaders head into a fresh clash over the EU's nearly-one trillion euro long-term budget at a two-day summit starting on Thursday, with the only certainty being that proposals will be cut back.
 

Anger, protests as Tunisian opposition leader shot dead

by Kaouther Larbi  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 10:10 EST
Prominent Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid was shot dead outside his home in Tunis on Wednesday, sparking angry protests by his supporters and attacks on offices of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party.
 

Anger as Tunisian opposition leader shot dead

by Kaouther Larbi  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 07:51 EST
Prominent Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid was shot dead outside his home in Tunis on Wednesday, sparking angry protests by his supporters and attacks on offices of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party.
 

Tunisia opposition leader shot dead in 'act of terrorism'

by Kaouther Larbi  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 07:01 EST
Outspoken government critic and leading Tunisia leftist opposition leader Chokri Belaid was shot dead on Wednesday, sparking angry protests by his supporters and attacks on offices of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party.
 

Tunisia leader scraps trip after opposition murder

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 06:05 EST
President Moncef Marzouki has cancelled his participation in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit in Cairo and is heading back to Tunisia after the murder of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, the presidency said on Wednesday.
 

Belgian police, laid-off steelworkers in tense clashes

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 29, 2013 13:31 EST
Belgian police fired tear gas and water cannon at ArcelorMittal workers who hurled paving stones and iron bolts across barriers during a tense protest in southern Namur on Tuesday that marked an escalation of their battle to save their jobs.
 

Irish PM warns UK exit from EU would be 'catastrophic'

By Staff Reporter  AFP European Edition
Jan 16, 2013 13:09 EST
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny warned Wednesday that a British exit from the EU would be a disaster, after giving a passionately pro-Europe speech to the European Parliament.
 

Tory MPs want sweeping changes to keep UK in EU

By Staff Reporter  AFP European Edition
Jan 15, 2013 22:50 EST
Conservative Party MPs will on Wednesday issue a "manifesto" spelling out the sweeping changes that need to be made to keep Britain in the European Union.
 

Lawmakers want sweeping changes to keep UK in EU

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 15, 2013 22:43 EST
Lawmakers from Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party will on Wednesday issue a "manifesto" spelling out the sweeping changes that need to be made to keep Britain in the European Union.
 

Christian woman wins crucifix case at European court

By Staff Reporter  AFP European Edition
Jan 15, 2013 11:51 EST
A British Airways employee suffered discrimination at work over the wearing of a cross, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday.
 

Christian woman wins cross case at European court

By Staff Reporter  AFP European Edition
Jan 15, 2013 11:01 EST
A British Airways employee suffered discrimination at work over the wearing of a cross, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday.
 

Crucifix-wearing UK woman wins European rights case

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 15, 2013 08:11 EST
A British Airways employee suffered discrimination at work over the wearing of a cross, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday.
 

Czech defender Drobny dies in sledding crash

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Dec 28, 2012 13:03 EST
Former Czech Republic and Strasbourg defender Vaclav Drobny died in a sledding accident early Friday at the age of 32, Czech media said.
 

Boca favourite Bianchi returns for third stint

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Dec 19, 2012 14:41 EST
Veteran Argentinian coach Carlos Bianchi came out of retirement for a third spell as coach of Boca Juniors, where he won three Copa Libertadores, after signing a three-year contract on Wednesday.
 
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Ville de Strasbourg
Flag of Strasbourg
Coat of arms of Strasbourg
City flagCity coat of arms
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Strasbourg Cathedral towering above the Old Town
Location
Strasbourg is located in France
Strasbourg
Time zoneCET (UTC +1)
Administration
CountryFrance
RegionAlsace
DepartmentBas-Rhin
ArrondissementStrasbourg-Ville
Cantonchief town of 10 cantons
IntercommunalityUrban Community of Strasbourg
MayorRoland Ries (PS)
(2008–2014)
Statistics
Elevation132–151 m (430–500 ft)
Land area178.26 km2 (30.22 sq mi)
Population2272,975  (2006[1])
 - Ranking7th in France
 - Density3,488 /km2 (9,030 /sq mi)
Urban spread
Urban area222 km2 (86 sq mi) (2006[2])
 - Population440,264[3] (2006[2])
Metro area1,351.5 km2 (521.8 sq mi) (2006[2])
 - Population638,670[4] (2006[2])
Dialling code0388, 0390
Websitehttp://www.strasbourg.eu/
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.
Imperial City of Strasbourg
Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire
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1262–1681Pavillon royal de France.svg →
CapitalStrasbourg
GovernmentRepublic
Historical eraMiddle Ages
 - City founded12 BC
 - Acquired by the Empire923 1262
 - Gained Reichsfreiheit1262
 - Straßburger Revolution1332
 - Annexed by France1681
 - Annexation recognised by
    the Holy Roman Empire		 
1697