EU leaders on Russia: After sanctions, what next?
It’s a rare occasion when European Union leaders end a summit in just one day, but that’s what happened Thursday
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Poroshenko orders new mobilisation, military spending increase
Ukraine is to hike military spending and undergo further mobilisation in 2015, according to President Petro Poroshenko. In 2015 the
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EU launches Europe in Harmony video contest
The European Economic and Social Committee has launched its annual online video competition for the third time. This year’s challenge,
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Greece edges closer to snap election
The extension of Greece’s bailout program was approved Thursday by the German parliament, giving Athens two more months to settle
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EU needs long-strategy on Russia instead of being reactive – Tusk
The European Union needs a long-term strategy on Russia instead of simply reacting to events, European Council President Donald Tusk
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European court: UK cannot block family members from non-EU countries living in EU from entering Britain without a visa
The United Kingdom cannot stop people from non-EU countries who have EU residence on the basis of family membership from
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Financial markets wary as Turkish currency hits record lows
The Turkish lira hit record lows this week, following Sunday’s police raids on media establishments and an ensuing diplomatic row
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Greek parliament fails to elect President in first round
Greek presidential candidate Stavros Dimas lost the first round of a critical ballot in parliament. The government’s candidate got 160
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Russia’s rouble partly recovers as consumers spend on inflation fears
Russia’s currency, the ruble, has recovered by about 10 percent, after falling sharply in value this week, as the government
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