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Torn between Europe and Russia, Moldovans vote in runoff election

November 13, 2016 Deutsche Welle Moldova

Moldovan voters on Sunday cast their vote in a divided presidential runoff, marking the final round of the country’s first

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As Montenegro looks to Nato, anxiety grows over future US commitment

November 12, 2016 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Montenegro, Nato

As America’s European allies try to figure out their future relationships with Washington under President-elect Donald Trump, analysts say NATO

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Trump needs to learn about Europe: Juncker

November 12, 2016November 13, 2016 Deutsche Welle

EU Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker has warned that the election of Donald Trump presents risks, and that the president-elect has

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Schengen: European Council approves temporary border controls by five countries for three months

November 11, 2016November 13, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Europe migrant crisis, Schengen

The European Council said on November 11 that it had decided that five countries – Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and

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Russians behind Montenegro coup attempt, says prosecutor

November 8, 2016 Deutsche Welle Montenegro, Russia, Serbia

A prosecutor has accused Russians of planning to assassinate Montenegro’s premier. Police arrested 20 Serbian nationals during October’s elections, including

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Greek government reshuffle announced

November 5, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili announced the composition of the new Greek cabinet in a television address on public broadcaster ERT,

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Refugees forced to depend on human smugglers: study

November 4, 2016November 5, 2016 Deutsche Welle Europe migrant crisis

A study by the funded in part by the UK government found that European migration policies, by their focus on

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Pregnant women, children among the victims in latest Mediterranean tragedy – UNICEF

November 4, 2016November 6, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Europe migrant crisis

A number of children and pregnant women were among the 240 people reported to have drowned off the coast of

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Dedication ceremony held for new Halom Jewish Community Centre in Kyiv

November 4, 2016November 4, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

An official dedication ceremony has been held for the Halom Jewish Community Centre (JCC) in Ukraine’s capital city Kyiv. The

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