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Brexit fuels Hungary’s anti-EU fire

July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 Luis Ramirez of VOANews Brexit, Hungary

Aftershocks from Britain’s vote to leave the EU have spread to Eastern Europe, where nationalist movements say the British decision

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Netherlands could be next to vote on leaving EU

July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews

After Britain voted to leave the European Union, Brussels fears other members could leave the bloc. In the Netherlands, just

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Fraport: Only Greek employees at 14 regional airports

July 4, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

For the operation of 14 Greek regional airports, German operator Fraport will recruit exclusively Greek employees. Only a few handful

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EU presidency to bring business opportunities for Slovakia

July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 The Slovak Spectator

For the first time, Slovakia will preside over the EU Council, and the country’s presidential term is seen as an

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In liberal Vienna, youth fear Austria’s presidential re-run

July 3, 2016July 4, 2016 VOANews

In the fall of 2015, the international news was flooded with pictures of an Austrian train station where volunteers welcomed

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Austria cancels presidential election results

July 1, 2016July 1, 2016 VOANews

Austria’s highest court ruled on July 1 to annul the results of May’s presidential election following a legal challenge from

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Brexit survival guide for Brits in Europe

July 1, 2016 Deutsche Welle Brexit

The Brexit vote has thrown the lives of 1.2 million Britons living in the European Union into uncertainty. What should

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Turkey EU membership talks progress

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 VOANews Turkey

A new chapter has opened in Turkey’s bid for EU membership, as negotiations for budget contributions began in Brussels. Chapter

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After EU summit, path for Europe uncertain

June 30, 2016 Lisa Bryant of VOANews Brexit

European Union leaders have wrapped up an extraordinary summit in Brussels, sending Britain a clear message to get moving on

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