Two items with a European flavor:

Readers may be interested in El.pub, which provides "electronic publishing R&D news and resources". The site, part of a project funded by the European Union, also has a weekly newsletter, and frequently features XML news stories.

The Ratio Group is offering a four day practical XML training course in London, England. Presented by Richard Vaughan, the course runs from 21st to 24th February. For more information email bookings@ratio.co.uk.