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German election result alarms Athens

September 27, 2017 Independent Balkan News Agency Germany, Greece

A few days after a federal election in Germany, Athens is contemplating repercussions on the country. So far, under the

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German election results live: Angela Merkel’s CDU largest party, record low for SPD, AfD to be third power in Bundestag

September 24, 2017September 24, 2017 Deutsche Welle Germany

What we know so far:  — Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats stretch their lead as the strongest force in parliament, despite

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ECB official warns EU candidate countries on risks of ‘unofficial euroisation’

September 22, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, euro zone, Serbia

A member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) executive board has warned candidate and potential candidate countries for EU membership

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EU survey: 76% of Muslims feel strongly attached to the European country they live in

September 21, 2017September 22, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff

Most Muslims in the European Union have a high sense of trust in democratic institutions despite experiencing widespread discrimination and

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Juncker: ‘I don’t intend to force countries to join the euro if they are not willing or not able to do so’

September 15, 2017September 17, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has defended his proposal, announced in the European Parliament in an annual speech on September

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Juncker’s annual speech – his Balkan take

September 13, 2017September 14, 2017 Independent Balkan News Agency

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered on September 13 his 2017 State of the Union Address, before the elected members

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EU Auditors: Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania water quality improved, but significant funds still needed

September 12, 2017September 13, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Hungary, Romania

The quality of drinking water available to consumers in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania has improved in recent years thanks to

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European Court of Justice dismisses eastern states’ challenge to refugee quota

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 Deutsche Welle Europe migrant crisis, Greece, Hungary, Refugees, Slovakia

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has struck down a challenge from Hungary and Slovakia over the bloc’s mandatory refugee

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New and improved car emissions tests become mandatory in EU on September 1

August 31, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff

As of September 1 2017, new car models will have to pass new and more reliable emissions tests in real

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