Romanian president Basescu survives impeachment vote
Romanian President Traian Basescu has survived a referendum on his impeachment, after an insufficient number of voters turned out to
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Europe
EU to probe state aid to five Greek banks
The European Commission said on July 27 that it has temporarily approved state aid for five Greek banks, but would
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Outgoing US ambassador Warlick will leave Bulgaria on September 14 – US embassy
United States ambassador in Sofia James Warlick will conclude his service in Bulgaria and plans to depart the country on
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New internet service improves greatly GPS reliability, European Commission says
GPS data can now be obtained via the internet in addition to access via the existing satellite signal. European Commission
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Another travel firm files for insolvency
Travel agent Blue Rays Thursday filed for insolvency, the latest in a string of Polish travel firms to run into
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New fee adds to comfort: Wizz Air
Travellers with Wizz Air can expect another fee as the airline prepares to trial run a cabin baggage fee on
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Czech teens top list of underage drinkers
Ask why they are drinking alcohol, and you get a range of answers. “It’s fun and an opportunity to make
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Russia Watch: Linguistic future — Ukrainians who do not speak Russian?
It’s a sunny summer evening here in Lviv, the café and cobblestones capital of Western Ukraine. But a steady stream
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Greek Olympian disqualified after racist tweet
A member of the Greek Olympic team has been expelled from the Olympic games for a posting a racist comment
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