Ukraine: President, opposition cook deals on amnesty, coalition government
Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych appears to be inching closer to a deal with the less militant wing in the opposition
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Ukraine: Police, protesters exchange threats as deadlines loom
As Ukraine’s anti-government EuroMaidan protests stretch into their third month, attitudes are hardening on both sides of the barricades as
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Poll: Presidential run-off in Slovakia would be close
One of the last polls to be published before the March 15 2014 presidential race in Slovakia has confirmed a
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Serbian war crimes court convicts 9 ex-Serb paramilitaries
Serbia’s war crimes court has convicted nine former members of a paramilitary group for the 1999 massacre of more than
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Ukraine: Borrowing from Russia to pay Russia
Ukraine’s finances are still in critical condition despite the central bank letting the hryvnia float on February 7 to ease
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International community welcomes the restart of Cyprus talks
The international community welcomed on February 11 2014 the renewal of negotiations on a Cyprus settlement, under the auspices of
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Romanian president, PM trade barbs over Renault plant
Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta reacted harshly on February 11 to statements by president Traian Basescu who had warned that
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Romanian president Basescu fined for making disparaging Roma remarks
Romania’s discrimination watchdog has fined president Traian Basescu for making disparaging remarks against the country’s Roma minority. The council for
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Discontent with Yanukovych spreads within ranks of Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry
Discontent with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych – especially the violent crackdowns on EuroMaidan demonstrators – is spreading within the ranks
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