US-Europe talks open on free trade pact
The United States and Europe have opened negotiations on what could become the world’s largest free trade zone, but the
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Europe
Greece looks to clinch last-gasp deal with troika before critical Eurogroup meeting
The July 8 2013 Eurogroup meeting in Brussels is crucial for Greece as it is expected to decide whether or not
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Polish euro zone entry may be put on hold for years: PM
Poland will not be able to enter the eurozone for years because the government lacks the required majority to approve
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Europe reacts to US surveillance allegations
U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed to a meeting of U.S. and German security officials
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Poland has more problems with Boeing Dreamliner aircraft
Polish airline LOT had to cancel one trans-Atlantic flight and postpone another because of technical problems on two of its
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Hungary: Cops not opposing Gay Pride events this time
Budapest’s annual Gay Pride Festival will open with an event at the new Gödör Klub on Király utca in District
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Turkey’s economic growth staging moderate recovery in 2013, World Bank report says
Economic growth in Turkey in 2013 is forecast to remain below trend at an estimated 3.6 per cent according to
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Kosovo president Jahjaga decrees November 3 as local government election date
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga has officially announced November 3 as the date in which local
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Lenders pressuring Greece over austerity pledges
Greece’s international creditors are putting new pressure on Athens to meet its pledges to cut government spending before handing over
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