Russia bans beef and cattle imports from Romania
Russia announced on July 1 2014 that it would ban beef and cattle imports from Romania amid fears of bovine
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Major casualties on both sides as fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine
At least five Ukrainian soldiers and hundreds of separatists have been killed in the past 24 hours, according to Ukraine’s
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Schulz re-elected as European Parliament President
In its first sitting on July 1 2014, the newly-elected European Parliament voted to give Martin Schulz a second term
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EU unemployment 10.3% in May, 11.9% in Bulgaria – Eurostat
Unemployment in Bulgaria was 11.9 per cent in May 2014, flat compared to the previous month, according to seasonally-adjusted figures
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Ukraine mounts new attacks on rebels
Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksandr Turchnyov says Ukrainian forces have launched new military operations against pro-Russian separatists, hours after the expiration
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Romanian PM hints at running for presidency
Romanian social-democrat prime minister Victor Ponta has said he is ready to make a run at the presidency if he
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EU pressing new Russia sanctions as Ukraine cease-fire nears end
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany plan to speak again Monday as deadlines are set to expire on
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Roaming prices drop across EU
New roaming charges within the EU will come into effect July 1. The rules apply to the EU 28 plus
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Deputy treasury minister denies allegations in Poland’s ongoing tape scandal
Poland is working on the creation of state coal repository based on the assets of state coal exporter Weglokoks and
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