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Day: March 16, 2013

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Flood risk warnings for Danube, parts of Balkans, after central Europe harsh weather

March 16, 2013March 16, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

The level of the Danube river at Bulgaria’s city of Vidin is expected to exceed the flood risk boundary on

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Cyprus secures bailout from euro zone, IMF

March 16, 2013May 27, 2013 VOANews Cyprus, euro zone, IMF

Eurozone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund have struck a deal to give cash-strapped Cyprus a bailout worth $13

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UN human rights office voices concern over changes to Hungarian constitution

March 16, 2013March 16, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

The United Nations has expressed concern over Hungary’s adoption of an amendment to the constitution that threatens the independence of

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Bulgaria Europe News 

Despite setbacks, EU leaders upbeat on economic turnaround

March 16, 2013May 27, 2013 Lisa Bryant of VOANews euro zone

Despite rising protests against austerity, European leaders agreed in Brussels that tough measures to turn around the region’s economy are

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