Czech Republic: Festival of Freedom marks the Velvet Revolution
Numerous events are planned in the Czech Republic to celebrate 25 years since the Velvet Revolution. Some 16 civic groups
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Slovakia: November 17 1989 hailed in art, culture
November 17 is a vital date in Slovak history, as on this day in 1989, the fall of communism started
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Russia’s provocative actions at Cold War levels, report says
Russia’s provocative military actions toward Western countries, including NATO members, is at Cold War levels and the risky strategy could
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Albanian, Serbian leaders clash over Kosovo
Serbia’s prime minister clashed with his visiting Albanian counterpart Monday in Belgrade over the independence of Kosovo, which was a
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Romanian foreign minister Corlatean resigns over elections abroad row
Romania’s foreign minister Titus Corlatean said on November 10 that he submitted his resignation after renewed protests in Romania and
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Berlin Wall commemoration events underway
Ceremonial events are under way in Germany marking the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. German Chancellor
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Journalists find ‘solid’ Russian ties to missile that hit MH17
After analysing a massive volume of data from open sources, a team of British investigative journalists has found “solid information”
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Dissenters tell Hungarian PM no need for internet tax consultation
A national consultation will be launched in January on the subject of internet services, including the financial aspects, Hungarian prime
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Polish Sejm speaker Sikorski survives no confidence vote
Polish MPs have voted against a no confidence motion brought by the opposition Law and Justice (PiS) against Sejm speaker
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