EC millions for Germany, Austria, Czech Rep and Romania after flood, drought disasters
European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn, has announced a proposal by the European Commission to allocate more than 360
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EC preparing ‘statement of objections’ to Gazprom over alleged abuse of dominant position
The European Commission is preparing a statement of objections to Russian gas export giant Gazprom, the latest phase since the
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Election campaign starts in Kosovo
The electoral campaign for the November 3 local government elections has kicked off in Kosovo. Several of the political players
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Anti-corruption prosecutor’s dismissal troubles political waters in Romania
Romanian president Traian Basescu warned on October 3 2013 that he is considering putting an end to the political cohabitation
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Moody’s: Cypriot banking system will require an additional 1.5 billion euro
Moody’s Investor Service said on October 3 2013 that it will maintain its negative outlook concerning the Cypriot banking system,
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Golden Dawn case nowhere near over, Greek government says
Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras commented on the release of three Golden Dawn MPs on October 2, pending their trial
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European Jewish Congress welcomes crackdown on Greece’s Golden Dawn
The European Jewish Congress (EJC) has welcomed the arrest of the leader and more than a dozen senior members of
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Serbia: UN rights office urges protection of gay rights after pride parade is cancelled
The United Nations human rights office has urged Serbian authorities to ensure the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community
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Belarusian activist Bialiatski wins Václav Havel Award
The first Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, which honours outstanding civil society action in defense of human rights, was awarded
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