>> ukraine is bitterly divided over the trial of the country's former prime minister, although the strongman president shows no sign of relenting. hello, and welcome to the

brussels studios of dw-tv. britain's coal mining communities gathered to celebrate a lost industry. greece's attends to deal with its debt crisis get mired in endemic corruption, and stop that gapping. we meet france's doggett whisper. the trial of yulia timoshenko -- she is accused of abusing her powers. moscow seems to be siding with her against president viktor yuschenko, but the court seems deaf to our pleas and to th angry crowd that almost disrupted the recent independence day celebrations. >> freedom for ukraine, the cry from these angry protesters. ukraine does the opposition took to the streets of on independence day to demand political change and freedom

for the imprisoned leader, yulia timoshenko. >> it seems like the people in power don't have a conscience anymore. >> everything that has been done just proves that we live in a country without justice or law. they want to intimidate us, but we are not scared. >> this protest was not approved by authorities, and the police cracked down hard. streets were closed off as tensions spilled over. yulia timoshenko could do nothing to help. she was still behind bars. but a day later, she appeared in court again. her supporters gathered outside the courthouse, denouncing the government and chanting shame. cameras are not allowed inside the courthouse, but a hidden camera captured these images. yulia timoshenko said she has developed a skin condition since

she entered prison, and she is demanding to see a doctor, but the judge continues to refuse her breast. the trial -- to reduce her request. timoshenko is facing charges of abusing power in office, but her supporters say it is the case of political revenge. timoshenko has questioned the legality of the case. >> this course is not independent. it is all part of the repression by the president and republican defenders office. >> for comments have not been well received in court. the judge put the former prime minister behind bars in early august for contempt of court. yulia timoshenko was the leading opposition figure during in the orange revolution of 2004. her opponent, viktor yanukovych, was ousted on suspicion of fraud. later, timoshenko stepped into the role of prime minister. when the conflict with russia

over gas supplies escalated in 2009, she traveled to moscow and negotiated new conditions. but the deal also pushed a powerful ukrainian energy company of the market. timoshenko says that companies billionaire co-owner, a viktor yanukovych supporter, is now taking his revenge in court. the cases preventing her from leading the opposition. >> the prime minister is being accused of intentionally inflicting damage with the deal, but there is no reason she would do that. it was all cooked up by the state prosecutor's office. >> now come up viktor yanukovych is back in office. on independence day, he promised a better future for the come to do for the country. >> our country will be strong when democracy it flourishes in all areas, we can be proud. we love ukraine.

>> that is a message that yulia timoshenko's pour defense lawyer says he cannot believe. it bought back in court, complaining that his work is being sabotaged by unreasonably short deadlines for hearings and court dates and he accused viktor yanukovych of controlling the entire justice system by appointing supporters to its highest body. >> the supreme council of justice can now fire any judge anywhere in the country in the span of two weeks, and the judges cannot defend themselves against the accusations. the judges know that, and they are scared of losing their jobs, so they take orders from above. >> other opposition leaders are also being prosecuted, and critics say it is the government's way of ensuring an easy victory in parliamentary elections next year. yulia timoshenko's supporters

have remained loyal to the former prime minister, demanding she be released from prison and gathering in front of the courthouse for every hearing. >> britain's old coal mining communities gathered once a year to celebrate their industry, even though there is hardly a coal mine left. it has been a major event in northeast england for more than a century, though the regents last pit close long ago, and attendance is not what it was, but it is still a big social occasion, this out to for an industry that is gone but not forgotten. -- nostalgia for an industry that is gone but not forgotten. the last of the mines closed 18 years ago, but today, no one

will let that dampen their spirits. people have come from the surrounding areas and the rest of the country to drum t --o durham. vessel organizers -- best organizers invited them. >> we have the committee organized [unintelligible] >> the group raise enough money so it is not coming empty- handed barrett it is almost like in the old days, each precious still better is carried, accompanied by a brass band. the guest of honor assembled as usual on the balcony of the hotel. the durham miners are proud of

their overseas connections. >> it is still an international organization. we have had miners from all over the world, from all studies, from america, from russia, from everywhere at some stage. >> the procession -- the first procession was held about 140 years ago. only a major event can paul durham gala to be canceled, like a world war are a huge strike. for the local people, it is still a big event, though is looking a little better these days. >> there were 100 vans they came in when i was a kid, but now i think it is only about 50. >> this is the one event of the year that represents the working class and the solidarity of the trade union movement with the

wider labor union movement, that suddenly is not around as much anymore. ♪ >> many people wish they could ignore such grumbles. they wish the unions were a strong as ever, and they are nostalgic about the class struggle spirit and rhetoric of yesteryear. >> believe me, if it still gets about 60,000, there is nothing else in britain that can compare with it. this is by far the greatest, and it is a tribute to d theurham people in particular, but also a lot of people in the labor movement that want to keep the thing going. >> the old labor movement has lost much of its influence and cannot solve the problems that have beset the coal fields since

the demise of the industry. >> what i am sad about this -- a culture has not died, but what i am sad about is how the villages are dying in lots of ways. there is not the work for young people. we have problems in the villages that we did not have before. we have a drug problem in the villages, and that is very disturbing, despite a lot of hard work by local councilors. we are bereft of incoming capital that would change things. >> it begins to rain, and the music is morsolid now. this, for many, is actually the climax of the event. the group's parade to durham cathedral, where their new banners received the blessings of the church. the annual ritual nears its

conclusion. some people had for beer in the pub, while others pack up picks the group from boldin drives back to its mining believes that lost its mind a long time ago. next year that will be back for another gala. lovely people. as greece struggles to get a grip on at spiraling debt, it is becoming clear that corruption is all too common there. that is one reason other eu countries are willing to cough up debt. vassily is a trained chef whose dreams of a seafront hotel or collapsing under the weight of bribes and delivery delays. these protesters are working 240 kilometers to the greek capital, athens. three days under a baking hot

sun. the group includes students, teachers, small-business owners, and the unemployed, but they all share a common message -- in corruption. --end corruption. >> a lot of us work 16 to 17 hours a day, and we still cannot get by. it is because of the corruption in this respect we see from authorities and the government. >> vassily tells us why he took part. the 32-year-old is a chef and father of two. he and his brother on two restaurants as well as a catering business for rest -- for weddings and baptisms. during peak season, he has up to 90 people working for him. near this seaside town, he tells us more.

>> i have tried to build it through the years. >> the project is a four-star hotel, and it will cost 4 million euros. 2009, he was promised loans or 2.5 billion euros from the government and the eu. leaving him 1.5 million to pay out of his own pocket. but it was not that simple. he had to pay bribes to the tune of 14,000 euros. >> the ministry of culture, the billing authorities, the ministry of finance, they all have these so-called public servants whose salaries are paid for my money, but i still had to pay bribes to get them to sign the papers and ensure everything was in order. they demanded money to give me something i am entitled to.

that is blatant corruption. >> he admits he has paid bribes, making him a part of the problem. but, he says, he had no choice. now he is stuck in a difficult situation. he already invested his money in the project, but the government still has not paid out a loan he was promised. instead, outside investors are approaching him with shady offers. >> the government says i cannot get my money because of the debt crisis. these companies keep coming to me and saying they can get the money from the government. they want 10%, or four hundred thousand euros. if i do that, i will not have enough to build a hotel. >> he says he has never seen these companies before, but somehow they have detailed knowledge of his building plans.

>> basically, there is this clan of politicians, the various law firms, consultants, and building companies that eventually want to take over development on this construction project. >> back in athens, the protesters finally arrive at their dtination, constitution square. residents feel the greek government and europe have made a mockery of them. bribes and shady deals have long been part of life here a television journalist is currently making a movie about the culture of corruption in greece. he spent one month building in athens largest hospital and he says stamping out corruption will be a daunting task. >> we need to create a new

political system, a different relationship between politicians and people. until now, politicians have won votes by granting favors to constituents. >> he says it will be difficult to escape the system of graft and get the money he needs. >> either he pays the bribes of 10% of his investment, or he pretends he wants to pay the money and brings the prosecutor's office into the picture. but that takes a lot of time. there is no easy way out here. >> angry protesters project seems on to the windows of parliament. many say they are stuck just like vassily. the bank refuses to lend him anymore money until he receives the funds from the state. >> my only regret is that i did not call the prosecutors from the start.

>> he says it is too late now. his dream of building a hotel looks like it is slipping away. >> a german chemical company has had its plans being thwarted by a pensioner. buyer investmt -- bayer invested annexed plan to carry carbon monoxide from one plant to another. now retired safety engineer is blocking the plant and he has a lot of local support. bayer remains determined to transport the gas efficiently, so the fight goes on, step by step. >> a pensioner from duisburg has picked a fight with the giant against him he should not stand a chance. erich hennen's enemy is chemical giant bayer, which laid a pipeline in his immediate vicinity underground to transport poisonous carbon monoxide.

what if it springs a leak? >> whether it is an accident, erosion, bulldozers, whatever, if gas leaks out around here, it would be legal for the nearest municipalities. --lethal for the nearest municipalities. >> the pipeline runs -- runs right under this board -- under it does work. >> if anything leaks here, there is a company with a few hundred workers, a train station, and the community. that is why this location is the most dangerous one, at least according to our consultant. >> bayer meanwhile sees no reason for alarm. the company praises is completely revamped security concept that was introduced especially for the pipeline, which even exceeds legal work garments.

>> e pipeline has its own monitoring system to keep track of what enters and leaves it. if something should happen, anything, we can respond within minutes. within minutes, the system recognizes anything unusual. within minutes, the shot off balance can be closed, and the evacuation of the pipeline can begin. >> that is no consolation for residents of this housing complex 40 meters from the pipeline. now they cannot sell their real estate as easily. >> for the value of my house, that means a loss of between 10% and 20%, according to the homeowners' association. >> but what scarce erich hennen the most are unexploded world war ii bombs, several of which were found in the vicinity of the pipeline. >> they were not even willing to

search the ground for explosives before starting to dig. anyone wanting to bld a garage or a house has to do that, and they wanted to dig up 67 kilometers without checking anything. >> his fight against the pipeline has been continuing for five years, and he has won a lot of friends along the way. they have filed suit four times. the last court ruling in may ordered mayor to bruce -- en route earthquake security. -- ordered boehner to improve earthquake security. should the pipeline never go into operation, it would be a substantial setback for bayer very >> not being able to put the pipeline into service would be a devastating signal. you have to keep in mind that germany is not alone in the world. every country is in competition with every other one. >> in the regional capital

dusseldorf, the government is caught on the horns of a dilemma between people's fears and corporate interest. >> these kinds of examples showed just how huge the challenges are, and that has prompted us to think hard about how we can join together with all parts of society to find a new approach to planning. >> activex like erich hennen will have to be taken more seriously in the view to. they might be considered a nuisance, but if it were not for their efforts, some faults in the project would never have come to light. so even if the pipeline will not be stopped, it will at least be a good deal saver. -- a good deal safer. >> if you are a dog owners spend more time than you would like saying to stop it, or down, boy,

a man living in paris may have the answer. franck philip had the idea of becoming a dog whisperer, connecting to a dog's soul. he charges 60 euros perce to train both the canines and their owners and dog lovers are lining up. >> franck philip thinks he has the best job in the world. he can make even the most spoiled putschist behave -- pooches be paid. >> i have a fantastic life. there are no doors, no windows, and it is open every day, rain or shine. >> seven days a week, franck philip looks after hounds his masters have little time, but lots of money.

this neighborhood is chic, and its citizens discriminating. obama is waiting to hand over her little troublemaker. -- a woman is waiting to hand over her little troublemaker. >> when she was 6 months old, she wrecked my apartment. it was awful. in my 17-year-old daughter said her friend had gone to franck. >> ei2 arrives in a convertible. a mother and daughter duo want to learn to be dog trainers themselves. and she drives 40 kilometers to bring her dog to franck. hierarchy is everything. owners must learn to be the office all, franck says, but says this only works when the dog feels love and gowdy. >> my dogs but tax might mother

george your terrier. she would not go on vacation with me anymore, so i decided to go here. >> franck keep the dogs busy all day long. he lets them run, swim, and ron brown. his goal is to keep them fit and return them tired but happy. franck says reno is a bit of a problem case and gives him special attention. when it comes to biting and fighting, ringo is back in the fray. >> the exercise you see here does not make them bad. on the contrary, the more a dog gets to bite and play, the more pleasant he becomes. he needs a chance to use his snout. >> afterwards, the dogs are expected to be perfectly obedient. because they are, the police

turn a blind eye. dogs are supposed to be kept on a leash in the park, and sometimes, some dogs help franck retrieve other dogs to have not quite completed their obedience training. bernanke cares for 25 animals a day. that is a daily wage of 1500 bureaux or 30,000 euros a month for 20 days' work. not bad for a former barkeeper. franck helps people as well as their dogs. he conscience as a kind of social worker for stressed urbanites. >> normally i work as a real estate agent. here, i enjoy being part of that pack up people. the moments of relaxation here are real and necessary. >> paris is like cage. there are so many people, they get aggressive. it is not that way here.

you can recognize the people who come from the city right away. >> in the end, franck cares for the needs of both dogs and their masters. the dollar whispered makes both owner and animal happy and relaxed -- the dog whisperer. >> i tried whispering to my dog once. he could not hear meet because he was working at the time. we will return next week. until then, goodbye. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--