War of words in Cyprus over extended and Sunday working hours
Should the Cypriot government look into permanently extending opening hours for retailers as part of its plans to revive the
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Erdogan prepares to announce ‘democratisation package’
The Turkish government is preparing to open a new package of democratisation to escape possible sentences imposed by the Court
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Controversy over European Parliament vote on visa requirements
The European Parliament has approved revisions of visa regulations seen in some quarters as opening the way for reimposing visa
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Greece steps up efforts to attract foreign investors
Russian tycoon Dmitry Rybolovlev (photo) held talks on September 12 2013 with Greek deputy minister of development and competition, Notis
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Chronic disease, gender gap taking toll in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, World Bank report says
Men in Eastern Europe and Central Asia are more likely to die prematurely than women, a trend driven by rising
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EU slams Russia over pressure on former Soviet states
European enlargement commissioner Štefan Füle has criticised Russia for the pressure Moscow has put recently on former Soviet satellites due
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Greek unemployment hits new record at 27.9% in June 2013
With jobless people numbering a total of 1 403 698, Greece hit a new negative record in its unemployment rate
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Trade unions start series of anti-government protests in Warsaw
About 20 000 people took part in anti-government rallies on September 11 2013 in Warsaw, organised jointly by Poland’s three
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Polish trade unions set to launch major protest against government
Poland’s three largest trade unions – Solidarity, the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ) and the Trade Unions’ Forum –
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