We have said from the beginning that we would welcome an expression of support from Congress, in this case similar to the one that has been put forward -- bipartisan one put forward by Senators McCain and Kerry and others.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Regionalism in Spain is an expression of discontent, much as support for populists is elsewhere in Europe.

ECONOMIST: The euro

Pirate Party UK - which is not affiliated with The Pirate Bay - said it created the proxy website as an act of "freedom of expression" and to support "the right to share information and ideas without interference and that censorship is never the right answer".

BBC: Music industry group BPI demands pirate proxy closure

It is unlikely that the UKNC will be able to support an application for the 2015 cycle if an Expression of Interest has not been received by this date.

UNESCO: Apply to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network