Floods devastate Balkans, displace thousands
Floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia have killed at least 37 people and left tens of thousands homeless. Much of
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No clear victor in close local election battle in Greece
Following the first round of local elections held in Greece on May 18, governing coalition parties New Democracy and PASOK
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Unrest continues as Ukraine prepares for presidential vote
One week before Ukraine holds a national election, unrest and separatist fervor remain strong in the country’s eastern areas. The
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EU rallies help for flood victims in Serbia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Union is providing co-ordinated assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism which has been activated at the request
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Cyprus’ energy hopes rise as Ukraine crisis deepens
As the crisis in Ukraine deepens, Cyprus seems to be seen as a key player in EU rush for alternative
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20 dead, 15 000 evacuated in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovnia record flood disaster
The worst floods in more than a century in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have left at least 20 people
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Security fears mount over Ukraine vote
As the Ukrainian government prepared to resume peace talks Saturday, Ukraine’s election board warned that it may be impossible to
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EU sets legal groundwork for more severe Russian sanctions
The European Union is legally prepared to impose industry-wide sanctions against Russia, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said at the
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Greek government future in doubt ahead of double election showdown
The first of a double election battle will take place Sunday May 18 in Greece as the first round of
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