Tsipras faces Syriza revolt against prospective deal with creditors
A deal between Greece and its creditors over the current bailout programme is apparently closer to being agreed than ever
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Thousands stage counter-protest in Macedonia
Tens of thousands of Macedonians turned out Monday to support Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski’s government in a counter-protest after opposition
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EU ministers approve controversial naval operation against Mediterranean people smugglers
European Union foreign and defence ministers gave the nod on May 18 to a naval operation plan, to cost an
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Macedonian opposition sets up tents, Gruevski to hold counter-rally
After the massive anti-government protest on May 17, representatives of the opposition and its supporters have remained all night in
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Greece flirts with default
The government aims at reaching a technical agreement with lenders this week to unlock rescue aid and avert a default.
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Thousands rally in Macedonia for PM resignation
Thousands of Macedonians rallied in the capital Skopje on Sunday, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski as
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Sunday’s protest will be massive, says opposition leader in Macedonia
The leader of the opposition in Macedonia, Zoran Zaev, said on May 16 that Sunday’s protest will be massive and he
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Greece ups effort to reach agreement with creditors
The Greek government is intensifying its efforts to reach an agreement with the country’s creditors through a series of concessions
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Russia-US dialogue elevated, but Ukraine tensions remain
Political analysts agree the four-hour meeting this week between US secretary of state John Kerry and Russian president Vladimir Putin
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