Paul Ames

Paul Ames is a journalist who covers Europe, with a particular emphasis on the European Union and Portugal.

Paul Ames is a journalist who covers Europe, with a particular emphasis on the European Union and Portugal.

Sarkozy will forge ahead alone on Tobin tax

May 13, 2017Agence France-Presse

On Tobin tax, French president outflanks socialist rivals, but at what cost?

Continent for sale. Cheap price. But no, you can’t buy the Valley of Temples.

May 13, 2017Agence France-Presse

It’s a Messi world

May 13, 2017Agence France-Presse

Drugs, Guinea-Bissau and Europe

May 13, 2017Agence France-Presse

Scottish referendum raises questions about Europe’s future

May 13, 2017Agence France-Presse

Poll: National Front leader Marine Le Pen shows surprising strength

May 13, 2017Politics

National Front leader Marine Le shows one-third of French back far-right ideas.

Will Sarkozy say “oui” to gay marriage?

May 13, 2017Agence France-Presse

Same-sex unions emerge as issue in French presidential race.

Why the EU needs to talk about Viktor

May 13, 2017Agence France-Presse

“Orbanization” of Hungary poses deep questions for Europe.

Swiss luxury watchmakers report rapid growth in 2011

May 13, 2017Lifestyle

Germany and Asia keep sales buoyant for luxury timepieces.

East Africans step up plans for their own “euro”

May 13, 2017Business, Finance & Economics

Delegation travels to Europe to study prospects for a regional currency.