Nicolai Wammen: European Union

Bottled Water Dept: The bottled water will be replaced by "good pure Danish tap water," Denmark's European affairs minister Nicolai Wammen told journalists in Copenhagen, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Greece's problems are taking a toll on the Canadian economy. Statistics Canada said early this month that the nation's unemployment rate rose to 7.5 per cent from 7.4 per cent in November. The economy created jobs for the first time in two months, but the unemployment rate rose because more people entered the labour market in search of work and oTTAWA -- It's a small sign, but it may not be a good one. At the official meetings of the European Union this month, the host nation, Denmark, will be serving not bottled, but tap water. Delegates to the 27-nation bloc may need something stronger. There are growing indications Greece's deteriorating economy is threatening the viability of a $165-billion bailout agreed to by European leaders in October. International inspectors are to visit Greece this week for talks. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.