Political maverick sworn in as new president of Albania
Ilir Meta took the oath of office as the new president of Albania in front of the country’s legislature on
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Balkan states sit in endless EU waiting room as Trieste summit begins
“The future of the Balkans is within the European Union.” European Union leaders made this declaration during the 2003 EU-Western
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Albania’s Socialists on track for win in low-turnout election
The ruling Socialist Party has emerged as the likely winner of Albania’s latest parliamentary election. Although the party may have
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Romanian PM toppled by no confidence motion from his own party
Romanian parliament passed a motion of no confidence in prime minister Sorin Grindeanu on June 21, tabled after the ruling
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Pride and a fight for LGBTQ+ recognition in Greece
Greece’s LGBTQ+ community continues fighting for acceptance of sexual diversity. A sea of rainbow colors surrounding the White Tower of
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EU court criticises Russian ‘gay propaganda law’
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday criticized a Russian law banning homosexual “propaganda.” The law, which effectively bans
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Ana Brnabic named as Serbia’s new prime minister
Serbian minister for public administration Ana Brnabic will be the new prime minister of the country. Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s president and
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Roaming charges for EU mobile phone users reach the end of the line
Mobile phone customers in the European Union no longer need to pay extra charges when they leave their country, as
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Greek FM: Solution to name dispute must precede Macedonia’s Nato entry
Athens will not consent to Nato entry for the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia before the name dispute with Greece’s northern
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