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Mystery at the EU: why the coffee machines broke

[i-EU coffee machine]The 21 super deluxe espresso machines, costing several thousands of dollars each, at the EU headquarters in Brussels broke in less than a year. It was a mystery which resulted in a legal action against the supplier of the machines.

A settlement has now been reached: The machines will be replaced, and the staff will be properly trained on how to properly brew an espresso, a latte, and a macchiato.

While there is still a debate whether the quality of the Brussels' water is good enough to brew a decent cup, the coffee emergency has officially be declared as "over". The coffee alert level went back to "green". (Full)

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Picture of the day: A busy day

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The caption to this picture said:

"Members of the European Parliament attend a debate on the EU response to the world financial crisis and Washington's G20 Summit, in Strasbourg"


More Pictures of the Day on The Road

Picture courtesy Reuters/Vincent Kessler

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