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Day: November 15, 2016

Europe 

On final overseas trip, Obama reassures Europe

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 VOANews Greece

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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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Parliament to vote on government’s resignation, and other presidential election fallout: Roundup

November 15, 2016November 16, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Boiko Borissov, Bulgaria elections 2016, Roumen Radev

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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Bulgaria 

Operation Pandora: Bulgaria arrests 65 as part of EU operation against antiques smuggling

November 15, 2016November 16, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff

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 

Bulgaria records 0.8% economic growth in Q3 2016 – flash estimate

November 15, 2016November 16, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

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 

Bulgaria ponders constitutional issues as government resigns

November 15, 2016November 16, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Boiko Borissov, Bulgaria elections 2016, Rossen Plevneliev, Roumen Radev

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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Europe 

After Trump election, EU ministers agree new defence plan

November 15, 2016November 16, 2016 Deutsche Welle

Under proposals agreed by EU member states, the bloc could send rapid response forces abroad for the first time. But

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Europe 

Refugees set to shiver in tents as winter arrives in Greece

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 VOANews Europe migrant crisis, 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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Europe 

IMF shows Athens carrot and stick for debt relief

November 15, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, IMF

According to reports in the Greek press, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to commit to remaining a part

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Europe 

Greek economy beating estimates, 0.5% growth in Q3

November 15, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) and the Greek Finance Ministry announced encouraging figures pointing to a positive turn in the

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