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Greek economy sends positive vibes, end of recession nears

August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, macroeconomic indicators

Good news are coming out of the Greek economy as data from the Hellenic statistical authority indicated Wednesday that the

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Europe 

Russian convoy again headed toward Ukraine

August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

A Russian convoy, carrying what Moscow says is humanitarian aid, has resumed its journey toward war-torn eastern Ukraine. The convoy

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Europe 

Ukraine denies using artillery in cities despite mounting evidence

August 13, 2014August 13, 2014 The Kyiv Post Ukraine

Over the past several days shells have regularly been crashing into buildings in central Donetsk leaving gaping holes in brick

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Europe 

Archaeological dig finds Amphipolis tomb, Greek PM visits site

August 13, 2014August 13, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency archaeology, Greece

Greek archaeologists may have made a very important discovery at the ancient city of Amphipolis, in north-eastern Greece, after two

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Europe 

Ukraine to deny access to Russian aid convoy

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine says it will not allow the convoy of 280 trucks carrying humanitarian aid from Russia to enter the country.

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Greek producers affected by Russian food embargo set to receive EU help

August 12, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, Russia, Ukraine

The Greek government is looking for the European Union to make sure the country’s producers will be compensated for losses

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Europe 

Ukraine warns civilians as troops close in on rebels in east

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The Ukrainian military says troops are continuing to close in on remaining separatist regions in the east, and are warning

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Europe 

Russia to send aid convoy into Ukraine

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014 VOANews Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday told European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso that Russia was coordinating with the International

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Europe 

Romanian court sentences media magnate to 10 year imprisonment

August 8, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Romania

The Bucharest court of appeal sentenced Romanian media magnate and politician Dan Voiculescu to 10 years in jail, ending one

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