EU unemployment stays flat at 10.9% in May
The 27-member European Union ended May 2013 with 10.9 per cent unemployment, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from April, according to EU
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Croatia becomes newest EU member
Tens of thousands celebrated across Croatia as it became the 28th member of the European Union. Fireworks lit the sky
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Cheaper EU roaming fees go into force on July 1
The latest round of reductions in the price of mobile roaming services in the European Union will enter into force
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Turkey’s political conflict takes a toll on economy
Weeks of anti-government protests in Turkey have put the country’s financial markets under pressure. Analysts warn that Turkey’s decade of
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EU leaders reach budget deal
European Union leaders have reached a deal on a $1.3 trillion, seven-year budget. All 27 leaders unanimously approved the deal
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Europe opts for gas pipeline running from Azerbaijan to southern Italy
A European consortium aiming to build a natural gas pipeline from Azerbaijan to Western Europe has rejected a costlier, longer
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Czech government faces uphill battle to pass needed reforms
President Milos Zeman tapped former Finance Minister and economist Jiri Rusnok June 25 as prime minister of a caretaker government,
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Albanian PM concedes election defeat
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha has conceded defeat in general elections, ending three days of public silence and easing fears
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Czech PM-designate faces parliament opposition
Czech president Milos Zeman’s nomination of long-time ally Jiri Rusnok as prime minister-designate has been opposed by the largest parties
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