The International Herald Tribune reports: "Following embarrassing revelations that the European Commission had purchased 21 deluxe espresso machines costing thousands of euros each – only to find that commissioners and their distinguished guests, not to mention the staff, were drinking a less-than-perfect brew – a settlement has been reached with the maker." Such deal includes "(…) not only new machines, but new tasks and training on their proper use as well for some of the trade bloc's most elite officials." Read the article here.
