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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EU calls for Ukraine elections, shies away from sanctions
The European Union has called for the formation of a new government in Ukraine, to be followed by free and
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Former Hellenic Postbank CEO released on unprecedented 2 million euro bail
Former Hellenic Postbank chief Angelos Filippides was released on bail on February 10 2014 after being ordered to pay two
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Turkey’s controversial internet legislation fuels political tensions
Opposition parties in Turkey have called on President Abdullah Gul to veto controversial Internet restrictions that were approved last week
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EU to review Swiss ties after immigration vote
The European Union announced it will review its ties with Switzerland after voters in the Alpine country narrowly passed a
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Opposition leaders call for people to join self-defence teams to protect EuroMaidan
At the the 12th consecutive Sunday rally, political opposition leaders on February 9 urged people to join EuroMaidan self-defence teams
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