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Greece and Troika clinch long-awaited deal

March 19, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency European Commission, Greece, IMF

Following talks which lasted more than six months, the Greek government has reached an agreement with troika officials paving the

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Hungarian far-right Jobbik party dismisses Romania’s entry ban

March 19, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Hungary, Romania

The far-right and ultra-nationalist Hungarian party Jobbik will not accept the ban imposed by the Romanian government on two of

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At least one killed in assault on Ukrainian military base in Simferopol

March 19, 2014March 19, 2014 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

Blood was spilt on Tuesday as a Ukrainian officer was shot and killed during an assault on a military facility

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Tensions spike after Russians fire on Ukrainian troops

March 18, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine’s prime minister said today that the conflict in Crimea has entered a military phase and accused Russia of commiting

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Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia

March 18, 2014March 19, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crimean leaders signed a treaty Tuesday to make the Black Sea peninsula part of Russia,

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Putin justifies Russian annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea as righting historical wrong

March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

With Crimean Prime Minister Serhiy Aksyonov sitting in the front row, Russian President Vladimir Putin carried through on his threat

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Political parties in Macedonia prepare campaigns for April 2014 elections

March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Macedonia

Political parties in Macedonia have started their preparations for the electoral campaign in order to reveal the details of their

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Putin backs agreement to bring Crimea into Russia

March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a draft agreement to make Ukraine’s Crimea region part of Russia, in a move

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Poland must be ready for dark scenarios – PM Tusk

March 18, 2014 The Warsaw Voice Poland, Russia, Ukraine

Poland needs to prepare for a major “correction” in the geopolitical situation, PM Donald Tusk said on March 17 at

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