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N Macedonia: Zaev to propose early parliamentary elections as soon as possible

October 19, 2019October 22, 2019 Independent Balkan News Agency Macedonia

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will propose early parliamentary elections to be held in North Macedonia as soon as possible, after

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Romania’s Kövesi formally endorsed to become European Chief Prosecutor

October 17, 2019 The Sofia Globe staff

European Parliament President David Sassoli and the leaders of Parliament’s political groups have formally endorsed Laura Codruţa Kövesi to become

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Europe 

EU summit poses burning questions beyond just Brexit

October 17, 2019 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle

Even without Brexit, the European Union has enough problems on its plate to fill the agenda for its two-day Brussels summit,

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EU ministers fail to reach decision on accession talks with N Macedonia, Albania

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Independent Balkan News Agency Albania, Macedonia

EU ministers failed to reach a decision to approve the opening of accession talks with the Republic of North Macedonia

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Antisemitism on the rise in the EU

October 15, 2019 Bernd Riegert of Deutsche Welle

For years, antisemitic prejudice and violence have been on the rise in the European Union. Wednesday’s attack on a synagogue and

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Europe 

EU foreign ministers call on Turkey to withdraw forces from north-eastern Syria

October 14, 2019October 15, 2019 The Sofia Globe staff Syria, Turkey

European Union foreign ministers have urged Turkey to cease its unilateral military action in north-eastern Syria and to withdraw its

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Europe 

Poland’s ruling PiS party wins most votes: partial results

October 14, 2019 Deutsche Welle Poland

Poland’s conservative ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) has won the most votes in the country’s parliamentary election, according to partial

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Europe 

Greek Orthodox Church recognises Ukrainian Orthodox Church as independent

October 12, 2019October 15, 2019 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, Ukraine

The governing body of the Greek Orthodox Church, its Holy Synod, took a formal decision on October 12 to recognise

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Poland votes: PiS and its pact with the people

October 12, 2019 Deutsche Welle Poland

Poles go to the ballot box on October 13. The upcoming elections are expected to point the way ahead for

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