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General strike against pension reform brings Greece to standstill

February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Thursday’s general strike called by the largest trade unions in the country, private sector workers union GSEE and public sector

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria issues Greece travel warning as border blockade continues

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning on February 3 in connection to the planned general strike in Greece on

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Europe 

Creditors reject Greek social security reform plans

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency

The second day of talks between the Greek government and the country’s creditors as part of the first bailout program

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria seeking ‘solution’ to Greek farmers’ blockade of border crossings – Foreign Minister

February 2, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said on February 2 that authorities in Sofia were using all available diplomatic channels to

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Europe 

Greece kicks off difficult week of talks with creditors, pensions top agenda

February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Greek government officals held their first meeting on Monday as part of the first review of the country’s bailout program

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Europe 

Disruptions expected due to general strike on February 4 in Greece

February 1, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Almost all unions in Greece are to participate in the general strike against the social security bill – and the

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria reaffirms support for Montenegro’s European prospects, signs deal on social security

February 1, 2016February 1, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Montenegro

Bulgaria reaffirms its support for the Euro-Atlantic integration of Montenegro, which is an important partner in the region of South

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Europe 

Greece, quadriga begin talks on first bailout review

February 1, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

The top officials of Greece’s “quadriga” of creditors arrived in Athens over the weekend for talks with the Greek government

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Muslim leader Chief Mufti vows new court action after Cassation Court decision on properties

January 29, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency

The saga of court claims by the office of the Chief Mufti, spiritual leader of Bulgaria’s Muslims, to be handed

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