Since
the collapse of Stalinism in Eastern Europe
the whole region has become a field of investment for western capital. Austria has
invested big time in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Now however all the
contradictions are mounting up and from a source of stability the region could
become a source of instability. Here we provide a brief comment on the economic situation of the CEE region.

La gira de Alan Woods en Venezuela está obteniendo una amplia
publicidad como demuestra el informe publicado por la Agencia
Bolivariana de Noticias. El presente informe es sobre un mitin con los
trabajadores petroleros en el edificio de PDVSA en Maturín, estado de
Monagas. Fue publicado bajo el título: Teórico
británico: revolución bolivariana es fuente de inspiración mundial .

Radio Nacional de Venezuela interviewed Alan Woods while he
was in Maturín on his speaking tour to launch his latest book, Reformism or
Revolution. Here we provide a link to the report (http://www.rnv.gov.ve/noticias/?act=ST&f=19&t=71254) and audio file (http://www.rnv.gov.ve/noticias/index.php?s=0dbbc6d680da5b0e0d053842d2dbd...).

In the eastern state of Monagas in Venezuela 150
delegates, spokespersons and members of the PSUV attended the first meeting of
Alan Woods' speaking tour to launch his new book Reformism or Revolution. The
audience listened with keen interest revealing a very clear
understanding of what needs to be done.

After two years of preparatory work the Hands Off Venezuela
Campaign has now been set up officially in Finland,
where already there is great interest in what is happening in Venezuela.