SYRIZA submits censure motion against government coalition over ERT eviction
Riot police evicted employees of former public broadcaster ERT from the network’s headquarters in Athens that had occupied the building
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European Central Bank cuts key interest rate in half
The European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate in half in a new attempt to spur economic growth
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Kosovo PM Thaci supports CEC decision on partial re-vote in Mitrovica
The government of Kosovo supports the decision by the Central Election Commission to hold fresh elections in three poll centres
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Greek, Portuguese workers stage new protests against austerity
Workers in Greece and Portugal staged new protests Wednesday against austerity measures that are cutting their wages. A Greek general
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Glimmer of hope for Greek recovery
Greek finance minister Yannis Stournaras met with the troika inspectors in Athens on November 5 2013 in what was the
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General strike in Greece on November 6 disrupts air travel, public transport
A 24-hour general strike in Greece on November 6, organised by the country’s two largest trade unions in protest against
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UN chief condemns violence surrounding Kosovo municipal elections
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is encouraged by the initial assessments of the municipal elections held on November 3 2013
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Poland must respect religious freedom, Polish president told on visit to Israel
The issue of kosher slaughter in Poland ‘’is currently being examined by the constitutional court,” Polish president Bronislaw Komorowski said
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Greek PM Samaras sends message of stability ahead of crunch talks with troika
Greek premier Antonis Samaras says he will “not allow democracy to succumb to criminal violence” in reference to the murder
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