Russian gas pipeline extension in Balkans mooted – report
Even as talks between Moscow and Ankara on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline remain deadlocked, four Balkan countries are set
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German lawmakers to vote on Greek bailout
German lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on a $93 billion bailout package for Greece, a move that would help
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Almost 21 000 migrants arrived in Greece just last week
About 20 843 migrants arrived in Greece last week (August 8 to 14) by sea, the UNHCR United Nations High
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IS threatens Turkey, calls Erdogan ‘traitor’
A new Islamic State video is taking aim at Turkey, issuing a call to arms to “conquer Istanbul.” The undated
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US pulling Patriot missiles from Turkey
The United States will remove its Patriot missile defense force out of Turkey when the agreement to station them there
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Putin visits Crimea, slams Ukrainian government
On August 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin began a three-day visit to Crimea aimed at developing the annexed Black Sea
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Tough road ahead for Greece, euro zone after bailout
German lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to approve a third bailout for Greece. Both Greek lawmakers and
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Euro zone ministers endorse Greek bailout
Eurozone finance ministers in Brussels have approved the first $29-billion payment of a $93-billion bailout deal for Greece after the
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Greek lawmakers pass bailout after all-night debate
Greek lawmakers have approved a $93-billion bailout package from the European Union, just hours ahead of a meeting by eurozone
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