EU extends sanctions against Russia over illegal annexation of Crimea, Sevastopol
The European Council has extended by a year its sanctions against Russia in response to Moscow’s illegal annexation of Crimea
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Eurogroup approves disbursement of 7.5B euro loan tranche to Greece
Eurogroup finance ministers approved the release of 7.5 billion euro in bailout funding to Greece during a meeting in Luxembourg
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Croatia’s parliament ousts government in vote of no confidence
Croatia’s parliament ousted the country’s government Thursday after a no-confidence vote that went against Prime Minister Tihomir Oreskovic. Of deputies
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Asylum applications in EU drop a third down in first three months of 2016
The number of first-time asylum seekers in the European Union in the first quarter of 2016 was 287 100, a
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Ecumenical Patriarch sends call for Orthodox unity from Crete
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a message of unity of Orthodox Churches upon his arrival in Crete for the Holy and
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Plevneliev: Bulgaria, Romania prove European integration works to bring positive change
Bulgaria and Romania are proof that the engine of European integration and regional co-operation works to ensure a positive change
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Balkans look to Nato as Russia’s influence wanes
As NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels discuss efforts to deter Russian aggression, rising tensions not seen since the Cold
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Greek government eager to secure bailout funds before Brexit referendum
The Greek government is keen to make sure the European Stability Mechanism and subsequent Eurogroup meeting give the necessary final
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EU ambassador to Turkey resigns
The top EU ambassador to Turkey has resigned less than a year after beginning the job. Ambassador Hansjoerg Haber, a
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