>> hello. welcome to european journal medea's opposition council contains former members of -- welcome to european journal. lydia's opposition council contains four members of the gaddafi regina -- regime. it also this week, the world's largest hindu temple on a german industrialist state. and the one that nearly got

away. all this week, we have been feating human-rights issues. that is why we are traveling to moscow to look at the situation in russia. a number of prominent activists have been killed in recent years. one human rights campaigner was advising president medvedev, but frustrated by the lack of support from him she quit her job. she is one of the highest profile figures in the russian political landscape. she was minister of social affairs under boris yeltsin. vladimir putin appointed her presidential adviser on human rights and his successor made her the head of the council. she has now turned her back on the government. >> over and over you hear the right words, "liberalization"

and "freedom. over and over they say they need to take action against criminals, but they do not take action. they're just words, no deeds. >> she is a familiar face at discussions about freedom in russia. she does not play the opposition party, denouncing the kremlin. she is a democrat through and through, respected by the opponents of the regime. >> i have been arrested and put behind bars and i was only released because respected activists stood up to me -- for me. she helped me a lot. at the time, she was the adviser for human rights. >> she was the head of the advisory council in eight -- for eight years and in the end served under medvedev. she placed her last hope in him, only to be bitterly

disappointed. she felt her only action left was to step down, which she did. >> whenever putin did not agree with something he would say no. but when he supported an initiative you could support -- you could coun the going through. dved does nothing but talk. >> medvedev talks about freedom, even as critics and opposition followers are rested on the street. and medvedev demanded greater freedom of the press even as russian journalists continued to fear for their lives. she has pointed these abuses out to the president and has risked

criticism and even threats from the power elite. >> she realized there was not much more she could achieve. the people with the influence and power that she depended on to get anywhere had all turned against her. >> this is her old office, now occupied by her successor. while she claimed the administration yield -- wielded too much control over society, he sees himself as on equal footing with the kremlin. >> i was outside the power structure and not subject to the criticism of the president. that has now changed. >> a reception at the french embassy, also in honor of the

russian human rights activist. she does not attend as many of these as she used to. friends and activist do not understand, but it is simply a question of taking time out. >> a lot of people in russia now wonder how their lives are to continue. me, too. i still have a lot of power and energy. and experience. i do not want to just watch. i want to change the country for my children and grandchildren. but what can i do? >> she leaves the embassy reception early. she is disillusioned and at a loss for ideas. one day, she will return to carry on the fight for human rights in russia. in the future, however, that activity will be outside the kremlin walls. >> green development is being

touted to help economies fight their way out of reception -- recession. one big renewables project on the greek island of evia has stalled because of a lack of money, chaotic planning and creeping correction. >> the island is not yet have any big wind turbine projects. demetrius as he used to support wind energy, but that changed when investors looked at his island where he heads the volunteer fire department. hundreds of turbines are to be set up here as quickly as possible. >> it starts when they said a few fires at night, for the bulldozers to make sure there is nothing in their way, trees or anything like that. >> no one, including local planning authorities, seem to

know just how many wind turbines are planned. the island is picturesque. it's 10,000 residents live off agriculture, fishing, and tourism. now electricity is going to be produced on the high ground, not just for the island but mainland greece as well. the mayor says he is pleased to see investment and tax revenues coming in, but notes that locals are not exactly rolling out the welcome mat for developers. and there has been questioned about the number of turbines. >> there are too many applications. some investors do not even have land for their parcels over left. in my opinion, they could put up a few energy turbines on the island in places where they would not be an eyesore. >> most of the energy the turbine generator will be for athens. the greek environmental and

minister blames the government for unstructured development. she says unplanned liberalization of the energy market through things wide open. -- threw things wide open. >> we cannot start aga, deciding how many wind turbines it can actually handle. that would take time and make an even bigger mess. >> demetrius thinks there is already enough mess. he says when developers have plans for every ricdge. you can still find older man in windmills today. >> they are building everywhere. the wind turbines do not correspond to the applications. this is one of them. they build it at night and it is already eroding. it will be gone with the next frame. >> to get an idea of what is in store for this area he just has

to go and warnenorth. the turbines here are 50 meters tall. the windmills' planned for his area are supposed to be twice as tall. that is why the atmosphere is heated in the cafe. >> do they have to wreck the whole mountain? is it not enough with the roads? >> most people here do not have a clue. the investors promised them some money and they get their land. >> there are wind turbines that blend in better with their surroundings. victoriya builds them, as she learned to do in germany. but time and time again, unlike major investors, she cannot get building permits for less obtrusive projects. tourism is the main source of income on andros. opponents are worried that the guests will stop coming.

they say 80% of the island is protected conservation area. >> [unintelligible] >> but the battle is not over yet. the greek constitution has clauses requiring protection for the delicate echoes system areas. -- ecosystem areas. >> when i was on the supreme court i managed to prevent many turbines from being built. i am hopeful. i am here and i am keeping an eye on the people who are damaging the environment. >> but some say it is likely in the confusion of when mills will be built before the court -- of the windmills will be built before the court even reaches a ruling. >> travel to one of germany's most industrialized areas and you will find europe's largest hindu temple. it is not an ideal site.

it is next to any processing factory and hindus, of course, consider the cow to be a wholly animal. but tens of thousands are making their way to celebrate an annual festival. >> a typical german industrial town. but here is one unusual feature. nestled between a new factory and a power station is one of europe's biggest hindu temples. this is the secretary to the priest at the temple. helping out here every day, he is like a messenger between two worlds. he knows why he wanted the temple to be built here, of all places.

>> he believed that this was a holy site back in the mists of time. he became convinced of it through his meditation. and he and his family and some other priests were able to move into the residential block on the opposite side of the street. >> he has lived in germany for 26 years. like many tamil hindus, he fled a civil war in his own country of sri lanka. in -- the 1980's saw over 40,000 tamils move to germany. it is thanks to his tireless efforts that the temple was built nine years ago, with the help of hindus all over europe. and it did not take him long to find and architect peter. and -- an architect,

either. >> they did not know any architects, so they did -- they chose one at random in the yellow pages. and it was me. it was that easy. later, i asked the priest what led him to meet and he said it was nothing to do with him. it was the gods. >> there also the reason why once a year, a devout hindus from all over europe gathered here for the temple festival. many of them are exiled tamils. this family came from the netherlands. >> it means a lot to us, also, in terms of home. i do not know how to explain it, but it reminds us of home. everyone needs up here and prays together. it is very nice.

>> for angel and her family is the most important day of the year. they come here to honor the gods and ask for special favors. all of the worshipers choose which party to their gods they will pray to. -- which particular dogs they will pray to. -- gods they will pray to. today they are celebrating the goddess with the eyes ofove, from whom the temple takes its name. >> she is our mother. she is wholly and very important to us. -- holy and very important to us. >> it alsottracts a number of germans. today, he is acting as a stored. >> i always like this celebration. everything is a harmonious. there is no alcohol and people are very peaceful, despite the crowds.

and the atmosphere is just really pleasant. for angel and her family, the festival remind them of their home in a way that is bittersweet. >> for people who cannot return to sri lanka for india and take part in the festival's there, this is wonderful and they are very glad of it. >> the height of the festival is the parade, starring the goddess, who towers in her 900 meter flow. some 30,000 people watched her go by. a hindu festival in the heart of germany. >> libya posey opposition council includes several members

of -- libya's opposition council include several members of the former gaddafi regime. there were working in libya and came in as scapegoats when 400 children were infected with hiv in benghazi. the bulgarians were eventually released, but still deeply scarred. >> should get a record of all the terrible things that happened while she was in prison in libya, just in case. >> human gave the order and the electricity went out. i was thrown to the floor and a tight wire around my feet and hands. i was wracked with pain. >> she withstood eight years of torture in libyan jails. the memories of that time still haunt her. 13 years ago they were arrested

in benghazi under the surcharge of having at -- having infected several hundred children with hiv. they then faced a show trial and potential execution. the nurses were eventually released thanks to a deal betwn the european union and muammar gaddafi. the women find it no consolation in the mass protests and military uprising against the gaddafi regime. the national transition council includes some of those leaders henchmen from back then. former justice minister, mustafa, now admits that the libyan courts had been used to support the regime. although he wants to wipe the slate clean with the nurses, he remains against the man mr.

against them. >> i doubt that democracy can come about in libya with such people. but we learned the same in europe. there is still the old guard in the countries that were once communist. if you look, you can still see them in the political elite. >> they are still waiting for compensation. but even if libya does become a democracy and compensation is awarded, their torture is still in their dreams and playing a role in their daily lives. >> i tried to live a normal life. but i noticed i am different. the memories from libya are awful. the whole thing killed my marriage. >> these two console each other. they are frustrated, not knowing

the exact background to the court case, as well as what led to their release. the files will not be made public until 2027. >> i want libya to become a closed case for me, part of the past. >> this woman, who tried to kill herself in jail, is now dependent on help. >> i cannot understand why the french help us, but not the lgarians. we still get invitations to france. it is as if they have forgotten about us here. >> it took years for the bulgarian government to start helping the nurses, including paying for a lawyer. now the government considers the case to be a burden and now has an eye on securing economic links in the post-gaddafi era. >> we do not want to see old

guard defects in power, but the story has left its mark on bulgaria. it has even led to hostility toward normal arab people. if they have a revolution there, then the prejudices have to stop. >> she has gotten used to r new life. she harbors no prejudices, but now believes that if gaddafi goes, the libyans will need a long time to overcome the terrible legacy. for her, it is a day-to-day process. >> i want to see and learn new things. i am studying french and i am pretty advanced. i like traveling and i try to be happy and catch up on what was taken from me. >> but there is one thing she certainly does not want to return to, working as a nurse. >> if you are an angler, some

news of the ultimate fishing experience. the marble trout, which can reach sizes of well over a meter long, had become extinct. -- almost extinct. but now there is a replenishment and the largest trout in the world is back. >> this shallow and gently flowing river is a paradise for some. >> when the rod is setting up -- is set up and i am standing in the water i am totally focused. there is just the river and me. i lose track of time and i forget to drink. it is a couple of hours of absolute bliss. >> he is a veteran of fly- fishing, the major-league in the ankle in world. like many of fly fishing veterans, he often comes to this river and its tributaries.

>> you see a lot of french people and italians because the border is so close, plus, a lot of germans. >> they all dream of a particular fish, the marble trout. it is one of the largest species of trout and close to extinction. 18 years ago, the fishing club here began breeding marble trout. it had almost disappeared due to mixing with artificially introduced burk trout. over 200,000 trout are returned to the wild every year. some make it to full-size maturity, like this specimen. it is 22 kilos. >> the amount of marble genes in the trout population are rising and this trend is significant. we think that the natural selection will help us -- if the natural selection will help us, we are in a good way to save the

marble draw. >> the marble trout is difficult to catch, whether with a hoe or on film. -- on a hook or on film. the fish farm now attracts visitors from all over the world. it currently has a couple of swedish insurance. -- swedish interns. >> we are not just throwing eggs, but the whole process for them. >> the project is funded by these anglers. fly-fishing is not cheap. a license costs 50 rows per day. the money raised just about covers the cost and the club chairman would like to expand it. gregg's it would be good if these slovenian government -- >> it would be good if the

slovenian government provided funds, like in italy, especially for research. >> fishing tourism provides a living for many people living near the river. this man ran out room from -- rooms to anglers, but his main income is making fishing lures. if they're often custom-made. >> people have always tried to make a replica flies to fool the fish. the first flights were made back in the 15th century. today, we have gotten so good that the fish are taken in. >> and no wonder. this fly recently won him a prize, in meeting bubbles of air of to the surface, all two -- emitting bubbles of air up to

the surface, all too tantalizing for a hungry fish. this man has made a profession out of his passion. the frenchman now guides his compatriots to the best spots here in slovenia. most of the fish are returned to the water because they are primarily interested in increasing the population of fish. >> i go crazy when i see a marble trout. it is beautiful and mysterious and strong. o>> taking care of the marble trout is not so much about preserving the past as investing in the future.

>> and that is it from european journal for another week. until next time, goodbye. dow jones index closed at 1410 ce national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--