Major stake in Greek gas company DESFA sold to State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) signed an agreement over the weekend to purchase 66 per cent stock in
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Greece’s coalition government majority takes fresh hit
Greece’s coalition government survived two crucial votes in parliament on Sunday as it now turns its attention to all-important talks
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Istanbul police use water cannons, tear gas against protesters
Turkish police fired water cannons and tear gas in Istanbul Sunday to disperse thousands of people protesting against the government’s
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Pussy Riot member released early from Russian prison
A member of Russian punk band Pussy Riot has been released from prison. The lawyer for band member Maria Alyokhina
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A month later, EuroMaidan beat goes on
A month ago, on November 21, people took to the streets in protest against the government’s decision to abandon a
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Montenegro government refuses Russia’s request to set up a military base
The government of Montenegro has refused a request from authorities in Moscow to set up a Russian military base in
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Romania announces one billion euro investment in nuclear energy
Romanian energy minister Constantin Nita announced the government will start a one billion euro investment in building a new type
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Yanukovych dodges details on Russia deal
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych did not hide his joy when he boasted “definitely lucrative” deals that he reached with Russian
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Putin: Pussy Riot, Greenpeace 30 and Khodorkovsky to go free
Two jailed members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot will be freed and 30 members of Greenpeace will be
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