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European Commission proposal to protect victims of domestic violence EU-wide to become law

February 20, 2013May 22, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will be able to count on EU-wide protection, the European Commission said on

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Polish PM Tusk to announce ‘slight’ government reshuffle on February 20

February 20, 2013February 20, 2013 The Warsaw Voice

Poland’s Prime Minister will carry out “a slight but interesting and necessary” change in the government line-up to be announced

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Europe News 

Malware goes mobile: Antivirus specialists and mobile operators report Increase in mobile malware

February 20, 2013February 20, 2013 Jana Liptakova of the Slovak Spectator

In a very short period of time, millions of people around the globe have become increasingly reliant upon smart phones

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Bulgarian Foreign Minister briefs EU counterparts on Bourgas Airport investigation

February 18, 2013June 2, 2013 Clive Leviev-Sawyer Bourgas terrorist attack, Nikolai Mladenov

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolai Mladenov briefed his European Union counterparts on February 18 2013 on Bulgaria’s investigation that found a

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European Union launches initiative to fight organised crime and human trafficking at EU borders

February 18, 2013May 22, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

A new 1.5 million euro project that will boost the fight against organised crime and human trafficking in Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina,

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LOT Polish airlines will be sold this year – CEO

February 18, 2013February 18, 2013 The Warsaw Voice

The troubled Polish flag carrier PLL LOT will be sold still this year, after a restructuring involving mass layoffs, newly

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Horsemeat scandal spreads across Europe

February 18, 2013May 22, 2013 Michael Scaturro of VOANews

A horse meat scandal that started in Britain and Ireland is now unnerving consumers around Europe. DNA tests have revealed

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Europe News 

After a short, rocky campaign, Armenians vote on February 18 for president

February 18, 2013 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief

Armenians are voting for president on February 18 2013. In a rarity for the former Soviet Union, Armenia will have

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Europe News 

Kosovo marks five years since secession, vows to join EU, Nato

February 18, 2013June 2, 2013 Michael Lipin of VOANews Kosovo

Kosovo has marked the fifth anniversary of its secession from Serbia with a festive military parade in the capital and

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