Orbán and the death penalty: Hanging on to a dream
The issue of whether to restore capital punishment should “stay on the agenda”, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has said
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Europe
Massive Russian parade marks end of World War 2 in Europe
Thousands of soldiers and scores of tanks rumbled across Red Square and dozens of aircraft new and old roared overhead
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Armed clashes in Kumanovo between police and armed group
There were armed clashes on May 9 between police and an armed group in the centre of Kumanovo in northern Macedonia.
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Political strains drive wedge between Turkey, Russia
A few months ago, bilateral relations between Turkey and Russia were on the upswing, buoyed by a close bond between
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Poles to choose president on May 10
Polish voters will head to the polls on Sunday May 10 for the first round of voting in the presidential
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West snubs Putin’s plans for big Victory Day parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin turned his May 9 Victory Day parade into a popularity contest, with the Kremlin keeping a
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Second night of protests in Skopje
Thousands of citizens held a quiet protest in Skopje on the night of May 6 in front of the parliament
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Greek government significantly closer to deal with creditors
Hopes of a deal between the Greek government and the country’s creditors were raised Wednesday following positive statements from both
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Greece makes $222 million interest payment to IMF
Greece made a $222 million interest payment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday. But another, much larger payment looms,
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