Europe hoping for Russia-Ukraine gas deal next week
Russia and Ukraine failed to strike an interim gas deal in Brussels on Tuesday, with both sides holding out for
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Estonia demands explanation over Russian spy plane
Estonia has summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian spy plane entered the Baltic country’s airspace without permission. A spokeswoman
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IOC grants Kosovo provisional Olympic recognition
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted provisional recognition to Kosovo’s National Olympic Committee (NOC). The Executive Board of the
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Ukraine elections: Poroshenko Bloc, Radical Party and People’s Front to enter parliament, latest poll says
With the campaign for Ukraine’s October 26 parliamentary race in its final days, a new poll conducted by the Democratic Initiatives
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Ukrainians to vote on October 26 in key election
Ukrainian voters go to the polls on Sunday October 26 2014 to elect a new parliament, the last political step
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Ukraine relies on South African coal to stay warm during winter
Ukraine’s electricity and heat generating companies are heavily dependent on coal for fuel, but the war that erupted in the main
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European Parliament votes 423 – 209 to approve Juncker European Commission
Members of the European Parliament voted on October 22, with 423 in favour to 209 against, and with 67 absentions,
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Archaeologists find head of one of the Sphinxes in Amphipolis
The marble head of the Sphinx, which is located on the east side of the entrance of the burial monument
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Poland’s former Foreign Minister under fire over Politico interview
Poland’s Parliamentary Speaker and former foreign policy chief Radoslaw Sikorski came under fire on October 21 for comments he reportedly made
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