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Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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Building a plastic island
In the remote waters between Hawaii and California, ocean currents sweep up all kinds of plastic trash, including old toothbrushes, food packaging and empty detergent bottles. Now, an architect from the Netherlands has an idea for recycling it into something useful.
Irish referendum begins
People living on islands off the coast of Ireland have already been casting their ballots in a referendum on the EU fiscal pact. Voting across the country will finish on Thursday.
Okinawa US troop withdrawal
After years of wrangling, Japan and the United States have agreed to a withdrawal of 9,000 US soldiers from a military base situated on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa.
South China Sea dispute
Chinese structures are blamed for failure to resolve South China Sea dispute.
South China Sea
The US and Philippines start joint manoeuvres amid a diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing.
Global Living Room: Gomera, Canary Islands
The Bermejo-Sanchez family live in a lovely old house in Agulo, with an inner courtyard full of beautiful plants.
Urban sprawl
The EU renews its push to tackle soil-loss from urban sprawl, despite German opposition.
Peace in the South China Sea
China and the Philippines have reportedly ended their week-long standoff in an area in the South China Sea to which both countries lay claim.
Standoff in South China Sea
The Philippines has said that Beijing and Manila will find a diplomatic solution to a naval standoff in the South China Sea. The two countries are at odds over possession of a small shoal and other landmasses in the sea.
Fit for a king
Hallig Hooge, a tiny island off Germany's North Sea Coast, is a great getaway for nature lovers.
Strategic interests
The prospect of oil reserves has lent the conflict over the Falkland Islands new intensity.
Prison for Spanish politician
The ex-president of Spain's tourist-heavy Balearic Islands has been sentenced to jail on corruption charges. Jaume Matas' sentence is part of a major graft case that may also implicate the son-in-law of King Juan Carlos.
Terror charges for shooter
The man who admitted to planting a bomb in Oslo and going on a deadly shooting rampage at a political youth camp in Norway has been charged under the country's terror laws, yet his psychiatric state is still in doubt.
Falkland Islands row
Argentina has said Britain is beefing up its military presence around the Falkand Islands, alleging that London may even have introduced nuclear weapons to the region. Britain has adamantly rejected the accusations.
Violent riots in Maldives
Angry protesters have taken to the streets across the Maldives archipelago in support of former President Mohamed Nasheed, who says he was ousted in a coup. The US says it is sending a diplomat to gauge violence.
Maldives president quits
The first democratically elected president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, has stepped down. His resignation came after weeks of protests and a police mutiny, which one presidential aide said amounted to a coup.
Norway massacre
A judge orders a new mental evaluation of the man who admitted to killing 77 people in Norway.
Comino: One Family’s Island
There are still a few places that have yet to feel the chaos of the economic crisis - like Comino, the smallest island in the Maltese archipelago. While Malta is crowded, Comino is almost empty.
Dozens of bodies found in Indonesian waters
Dozens of bodies are found in Indonesian waters after overloaded boat capsizes.
Sylt - An Island of Long Beaches & Luxury
Germany's largest North Sea island lies off the coast of Schleswig Holstein. On the western side of Sylt is the ocean, on the eastern side the mudflats. The silhouette of Sylt has become a an icon for the island's many fans. Over 650,000 tourists visit here each year to revel in the beach, the dunes, the wind and the waves. And the true aficionados pay their visit in the winter.
Korean peninsula
In ceremonies across the country, South Koreans mark anniversary of deadly Yeonpyeong island attack.
Packed courtroom
A Norwegian court rules that right-wing extremist Anders Breivik should remain in custody.
euromaxx à la carte - Fried Codfish from the Faroe Islands
Given the Faroe Islands' location in the North Atlantic, it's no surprise that people there eat a lot of fish. The restaurant Koks in the islands' capital Tórshavn has been singled out as one of the best in Scandinavia, and head chef Leif Sørensen shares his recipe for crispy fried cod with a pumpkin almond crust and creamed vegetables garnished with purslane.
Cyprus - Wedding Island
Civil marriages cannot be performed in either Israel or Lebanon. Citizens of these countries wanting to marry outside their faith often travel to Cyprus to wed.
DNA sequencing
Researchers will work on mapping the genes of nearly all 50,000 residents of the Faroe Islands.
Double strategy
The Spratly and Paracel Islands are thought to have rich deposits of oil and gas.
Franz Liszt
A small, romantic island in the Rhine played host to important episodes in the composer's life.
GudrunGudrun – Knitwear from the Faroe Islands
When it comes to the fashion industry you'd probably think of places like Milan, Paris or New York, and not the Faroe Islands between Scotland and Norway. But this is where you find GudrunGudrun, a label for knitwear that was founded back in 2006 and has since been featured in top fashion magazines like Elle and Vogue.
euromaxx travelogue –the island of Madeira
The Portuguese island of Madeira, located in the Atlantic, enjoys a pleasantly mild climate throughout the year. Many of its quintas or historic mansions have been converted into luxury hotels.
Low carb island
CO2-neutral for years, the island of Samsö is the face of Denmark's green energy revolution.
Potsdam - Three Travel Tips
Musician Anne Winkler shows us her hometown Potsdam. She recommends visiting the Luisenplatz square, Friendship Island and the bar ALEX. More on Video on Demand.
Series: Land of Loveliness - Tropical Islands
This time our intrepid reporter Michael Wigge visits Tropical Islands, a huge enclosed swimming and leisure center south of Berlin. It's also the world's largest freestanding hall located in the middle of the woods and includes palm tree groves and saunas. Every year nearly one million visitors try it out. Wigge tries out his hand at being a lifeguard.
Discover Germany
Find art and relaxation on the island of Usedom.
Cyprus in Trouble - could the island nation need a bailout?
Speculation is rife that Cyprus could be the fourth eurozone nation to need rescue funding. The country is in crisis mode: An explosion knocked out its largest power station, leaving electricity in short supply.
Nature's 'beech' head
Germany's park service wants to repopulate its UNESCO beech forest with their original inhabitants.
Lake Starnberg - Three Travel Tips
Mountain biker Monika LudwigMountain biking is both a passion and a profession for trail scout Monika Ludwig. It serves as a quick way for her to visit her favorite locations - Lake Starnberg, Rose Island and the Brahms Promenade, a waterside path dedicated to the famous composer. Find out more through video on demand.
Radiation compensation
British veterans who were involved in nuclear tests are fighting to be compensated.
Island massacre
Questions arise over the police response to a shooting and bombing in Norway that killed 93.
Sylt - A Charming North Sea Island & its Fascinating Mudflats
It inspired Thomas Mann to prose, after he spent a week there in 1928. Sylt, the slender island located off the Danish-German coast, and sandwiched between the North Sea and the Wadden Sea mudlfats. The island has seen many visitors come and go and has never lost its appeal.
Global Snack: Souse from the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia
Claudia and Bertine Talbert run a takeway on the road to Castries, the island’s capital.
Deluxe – Fairy Tale House on Canary Island Lanzarote
In 2000 Antonio Padron began to develop a Gaudi-esque private housing development in Tias which he tried to blend in with the environment. The artist and architect moved into one of the houses himself. Locally known as the Flintstones, people either love or hate this complex. We went there to see what all the fuss is about.
Staying separate
Residents of the German archipelago of Helgoland reject a plan to reconnect its two islands.
Losing business
The economic crisis in Greece is taking a heavy toll on tourism, one of the most vital sectors.
My Berlin - Vacationing with a Tourist from the UK
Joseph Jakobek is studying German in London, and on a trip to Berlin he visits the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Stasi Memorial and Clärchens Ballhaus dance hall. For more, go to video on demand.
Malta: The Refugee Island
The revolutions in northern Africa have had an unexpected effect on Malta: thousands of refugees fleeing the unrest have arrived on the island, and they now call it home.
Lake Constance - From Konstanz to Meersburg via Mainau, the "Island of Flowers"
Mountains, lakes and vineyards as far as the eye can see: Lake Constance is full of contrasts. We take a small journey along the west side of the lake and visit Mainau island along the way to Meersburg.
My Berlin - Vacationing with a Tourist from China
Kim Bong Leung from Hong Kong visits Berlin's trendy Prenzlauer Berg district, Museum Island, and a fascinating new arts venue on the Spree river called Radialsystem.
Cypriot ballot
Greek Cypriots elect a new parliament, with a close two-party battle expected.
Rescue 'miracle'
Italian authorities have saved 500 refugees from a shipwreck of the island of Lampedusa.
Severe flooding in Thailand
Severe flooding in southern Thailand leaves at least 25 dead and cause thousands to evacuate.
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