Hungary’s anti-immigrant fence widely condemned
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Cécile Pouilly has joined voices condemning Hungary’s announced plan to build a fence
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EU finance ministers look for a solution to Greek debt crisis
European Union finance ministers met in Luxembourg Friday ahead of an emergency summit on Greece Monday after failing to reach
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Tsipras: Greece will stay in the euro zone
The Greek prime minister has promised that “there will be a solution to the Greek debt crisis that will allow
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EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine
European Union governments have reached preliminary agreement to extend sanctions against Russia for six months for its role in the
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Low expectations of Greek deal at Eurogroup meeting
The Eurogroup is set to convene in Luxembourg today. However, the Greek crisis isn’t expected to be discussed at length
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Greek central bank warns against default
The Greek central bank has warned that failure to reach a bailout deal with its international creditors will result in
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President Plevneliev: Bulgaria to provide aid to Georgia to cope with flood aftermath
Bulgaria will provide material and financial support to Georgia to overcome the consequences of the catastrophic flooding in the capital
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Greek islands under ‘tremendous strain’ as hundreds of refugees arrive daily – UNHCR
More than 55 000 refugees have arrived in the Greek islands so far in 2015, with hundreds arriving every day
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Tsipras says creditors want to humiliate Greece
Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras addressed Syriza MPs in parliament on Tuesday to brief them on developments in negotiations with
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