Sweeping changes to Greek media landscape
Greek journalists called a 24-hour strike Tuesday morning protesting a draft law affecting media and advertising companies. An amendment was
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Europe
Juncker rules out Greek debt ‘haircut’ during Athens visit
Incoming European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has ruled out a “haircut” of Greece’s debt. Visiting Athens on his first trip
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Concerns of domino effect in Cyprus after Russian tour operators go bust
Russian tourists have been left stranded in two hotels in Protaras area in Cyprus after two Russian tour operators went
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Europe marks centennial of WW1
Former foes have gathered in the Belgium city of Liege to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World
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French, German presidents mark World War 1 anniversary
French and German presidents evoked the bloody lessons of World War 1 and hailed the emergence of a largely peaceful
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Russia begins military drills near Ukrainian border
Russian officials say the military is beginning exercises Monday in the central and western regions of the country, which would
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Russian ‘Blogger Law’ takes effect
A new law has gone into effect in Russia that requires bloggers with more than 3,000 daily visitors to register
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EU countries name their candidate European Commissioners
With Jean-Claude Juncker’s European Commission due to take office in November 2014, the 28 EU member countries are in the
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Poland seeks compensation for Russian ban on fruit
Agriculture Minister Marek Sawicki has appealed to the European Commission to compensate Poland after Russia decided to ban Polish fruit
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