Europe emerges from double-dip recession
The eurozone’s 18-month double-dip recession has finally come to an end, with the bloc growing three-tenths of one percent in
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Euro zone officially emerges out of recession
The 17-country euro zone has emerged from recession after 17 months, going by figures released on August 14 2013 by
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Russia’s anti-gay law sparks backlash
Russia will host the Winter Olympics in Sochi six months from now, the World Cup in 2018 and is bidding
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Greek Finance Ministry considers lifting ban on repossession of primary homes
The Greek Finance Ministry’s plans to lift a ban on the repossession of primary homes are threatening to throw the
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Elections ahead after Czech government loses vote
Elections are likely in October after the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Jiří Rusnok lost a vote of no confidence
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Israel poised to halt EU science collaboration
This week, Israel’s prime minister has an important decision to make: Should Israel participate in a lucrative, seven-year scientific research
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Romanians’ trust in secret services on the rise, Church loses ground
Romanians’ trust in the state security apparatus has been growing while their confidence in the Church and political parties has
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Czech Republic: Roman Catholic Church makes more than 11 000 restitution requests
The Roman Catholic Church has filed more than 11 000 claims for the return of confiscated property, after the authorities
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Romania’s Basescu lashes out at Budapest: Hungary has become a regional hotbed of instability
Romanian President Traian Basescu delivered a virulent speech on August 12 against recent controversial statements by a series of Hungarian
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