Political crisis boosts Moldova’s pro-Russians but corruption real threat
A corruption crisis unfolding in Moldova has given a boost to Russia-leaning political parties, say analysts, even as the country
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General strike against pension reform brings Greece to standstill
Thursday’s general strike called by the largest trade unions in the country, private sector workers union GSEE and public sector
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Ukraine economy minister resigns, blames Poroshenko ally for thwarting anti-corruption drive
Economy minister Aivaras Abromavicius resigned on February 3, becoming the third reform-minded minister to quit the Ukrainian government in less
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US, EU strike new data-sharing deal
The United States and European Union have struck a new deal regulating cross-Atlantic data transfers, after a European court struck
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Immigrants beyond the law
Crime is on the rise because of asylum seekers, or so the standard claim by right-wing populists. But statistics do
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Creditors reject Greek social security reform plans
The second day of talks between the Greek government and the country’s creditors as part of the first bailout program
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Greece kicks off difficult week of talks with creditors, pensions top agenda
Greek government officals held their first meeting on Monday as part of the first review of the country’s bailout program
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National power grids increasingly targeted in cyber attacks
Ukraine’s electric power grid is once again under cyberattack, just one month after a similar incident successfully brought down portions
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Disruptions expected due to general strike on February 4 in Greece
Almost all unions in Greece are to participate in the general strike against the social security bill – and the
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