Russian media play up World War 2 victory, lash out at ‘V-Day snubs’
Russian state media are ramping up nationalism ahead of the 70th anniversary of “Victory Day” on May 9, preparing to
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Poland revokes residence permit of Russian journalist
The governor of Poland’s Mazovian province, Jacek Kozlowski said Wednesday that a Russian journalist Leonid Sviridov, should be stripped of
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European Parliament: Alcoholic drinks should state calorie content
Plans for labelling the calorie content of alcoholic beverages should be tabled by the European Commission at the latest in
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Taking candy from Poroshenko, Russia tightens squeeze on Ukraine’s president
Acting on a Moscow district court ruling, Russian authorities seized $39 million worth of property belonging to Ukrainian president Petro
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Counterfeit goods produced in the EU on the rise
Although most counterfeit products in circulation in Europe are manufactured outside the EU – and evade detection at the EU’s
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Putin’s bikers’ ride through Slovakia provokes concerns
The Night Wolves, a reportedly ultra-nationalist motorcycle club with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, are planning to make an
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Greek reform multi-bill may be too little, too late
Greek bonds strengthened on April 28 2015 on hopes that a deal between Greece and its creditors can be reached before
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US condemns attack in Bosnia that left police officer dead
The United States has condemned the April 27 attack on a police station in Bosnia that left a police officer
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Poroshenko: Full-blown ‘war’ possible as situation in Ukraine’s east deteriorates
Full-scale war can flare up instantly, Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko warned at the International Support for Ukraine conference in Kyiv
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