Slovakia adopts new rules for major investments
Slovakia has adopted new legislation for so-called significant investments. The ruling Smer party describes it as a tool to attract new
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Europe demands answers on NSA bugging claims
European politicians have reacted angrily to claims that the U.S. National Security Agency has bugged European Union missions and tapped
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EU urges Serbia to persist in dialogue with Priština
President of the European Union Council Herman Van Rompuy and Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt congratulated Serbia on the “historical”
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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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