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Day: September 15, 2015

Europe 

The refugee ‘business’ in Macedonia

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Macedonia

Humanitarian organisations in Macedonia say that refugees from the Middle East have turned into a lucrative source of business and that

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Europe 

Migrant crisis: Bulgaria cautions motorists on road situation in Austria and Slovakia

September 15, 2015September 16, 2015 The Sofia Globe staff Slovakia

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued an advisory note on September 15 warning the country’s motorists that they could face difficulties travelling

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria set to benefit most from EU energy union, Sefcovic says

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Among 28 members of the EU, Bulgaria could benefit the most from closer energy ties inside the bloc, European Commission

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Bulgaria 

2015 school year opens in Bulgaria

September 15, 2015September 16, 2015 The Sofia Globe staff

The 2015/16 school year opened in Bulgaria on September 15, with more than 750 000 pupils heading to schools across

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Europe 

Tsipras turns down ‘grand coalition’ invitation by Meimarakis

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

During a televised debate on Monday night, Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras ruled out forming a coalition government with New Democracy

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Europe 

Hungarian border busy before new migrant law takes force

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 VOANews Hungary

The small Hungarian border village of Röszke was awash with activity the night before the country promised to crack down

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Europe 

EU interior ministers fail to agree on refugee deal

September 15, 2015September 16, 2015 Deutsche Welle

EU interior ministers were supposed to agree on a relocation scheme for refugees. But they split up without even coming

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