On final overseas trip, Obama reassures Europe
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama was in Greece Tuesday, bringing to Europe much sought assurances about the U.S. commitment to
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Day: November 15, 2016
Bulgaria’s Parliament to vote on government’s resignation, and other presidential election fallout: Roundup
Bulgaria’s National Assembly will vote on November 16 on accepting the resignation of Boiko Borissov’s government, and chances are that
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Operation Pandora: Bulgaria arrests 65 as part of EU operation against antiques smuggling
Bulgaria arrested 65 people in a nationwide “Operation Pandora”, linked to an operation in all EU countries, against crimes involving
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Bulgaria records 0.8% economic growth in Q3 2016 – flash estimate
Bulgaria’s economy posted 0.8 per cent growth in the third quarter of the year, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said
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Bulgaria ponders constitutional issues as government resigns
The resignation of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov’s government has prompted President Rossen Plevneliev to ask the Constitutional Court for
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After Trump election, EU ministers agree new defence plan
Under proposals agreed by EU member states, the bloc could send rapid response forces abroad for the first time. But
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Refugees set to shiver in tents as winter arrives in Greece
A bleak winter beckons for many refugees and migrants trapped in Greece, with thousands left vulnerable to the elements. Aid
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IMF shows Athens carrot and stick for debt relief
According to reports in the Greek press, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to commit to remaining a part
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Greek economy beating estimates, 0.5% growth in Q3
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) and the Greek Finance Ministry announced encouraging figures pointing to a positive turn in the
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