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Final preparations for yet another ‘historic election’ in Bosnia and Herzegovina

October 5, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Bosnia and Herzegovina

As the October 7 2018 election day approaches, the campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and especially in the Republika Srpska,

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Council of EU adopts new rules on controls of cash entering or leaving the Union

October 3, 2018October 5, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The Council of the European Union has adopted a regulation aimed at improving controls on cash entering or leaving the

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European Parliament approves new rules affecting broadcasters, video-on-demand and video-sharing platforms

October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Media

The European Parliament has voted on updated rules on audiovisual media services, which it says will protect children better, and

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Maroš Šefčovič: Greece can become an energy hub for natural gas

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, Greece

European Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič has touted Greece’s potential in the energy sector, saying that energy reforms and the new

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Macedonia ‘name’ referendum: Yes vote has majority, but turnout too low to be valid

September 30, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Greece, Macedonia

As the hours ticked by after voting ended in Macedonia’s referendum on its “name deal” with Greece, it appeared that

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Low voter turnout in Macedonia’s September 30 referendum on ‘name’ deal

September 30, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Greece, Macedonia

Voter turnout in the September 30 referendum in the Republic of Macedonia on its deal with Greece on the former

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Greek PM Tsipras says coalition may break up over ‘Macedonia’ deal

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, Macedonia

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said his government will survive the ratification

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European Commission refers Poland to court over judiciary law changes

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Poland

The European Commission decided on September 24 to refer Poland to the Court of Justice of the EU due to

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Climate change: ‘South-eastern and southern Europe are projected to be hotspot regions’ – report

September 21, 2018September 24, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Climate change is already having wide-ranging impacts on ecosystems, economic sectors and human health and well-being in Europe, according to

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