Pussy Riot among MEPs’ nominees for 2012 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
Five nominations for the 2012 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought were presented at a joint meeting of the European
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Month: September 2012
Serbia willing to have ‘direct negotiations’ at highest political level on Kosovo, Nikolić says
While Serbia will never recognise the declaration of independence of Kosovo, Belgrade is willing to hold “direct negotiations” at the
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At UN, President Plevneliev reaffirms Bulgaria’s determination to work against terrorism
Delivering justice is vital for addressing terrorism – one of the ugliest and most despicable crimes against humanity, Bulgarian President
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Manufacturers of plastic bags protest against Bulgaria’s new eco-tax
More than 1000 people turned out on September 26 2012 in support of a protest by Bulgarian manufacturers of plastic
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General strike in Greece on September 26
Flight disruptions, fuel station closures and reduced health service at hospitals were numbered among the consequences of the general strike
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Sounds of the Ages 2012, Roman Amphitheatre, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Fish, September 21 Former progressive rock band Marillion singer Fish and the British progressive/alternative band Anathema played with the Plovdiv
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Poland to consider euro adoption when euro zone recovers – central bank head
Poland will take into consideration introducing the common currency when the euro zone resolves its problems, central bank NBP head
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Russia Watch: Making the Kremlin queasy
Making the Kremlin Queasy: Massive American Aid Has Helped Russians Three Times in the Last Century As American officials struggle
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Health: Early life diet may contribute to breast cancer
Researchers have found evidence that a young girl’s diet could affect her risk of developing breast cancer later in life.
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