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More than 100 000 Poles protest against government’s proposed reforms

September 16, 2013 The Warsaw Voice Poland

More than 100,000 of Poles marched through Warsaw on Saturday, the last day of a series of protests organized by

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War of words in Cyprus over extended and Sunday working hours

September 15, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Cyprus

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’

September 15, 2013February 11, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

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

September 13, 2013February 11, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia

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

September 13, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

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

September 13, 2013September 12, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

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

September 12, 2013February 11, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission, Moldova, Russia

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

September 12, 2013September 12, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

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

September 12, 2013February 11, 2014 The Warsaw Voice Poland

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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