Former Romanian PM Nastase attempts suicide after court sentencing
Former Romanian prime minister Adrian Nastase attempted to commit suicide on the evening of June 20 rather than be taken
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Samaras sworn in as Greek prime minister
Conservative Antonis Samaras has been sworn in as Greece’s new prime minister, leading a newly formed coalition government that intends
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Bulgarian Cabinet approves new scheme for citizenship for investors
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved, at a meeting on June 20 2012, proposed changes to the Citizenship Act that will facilitate the
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EU set to ease Greek bailout terms
The European Union says it is set to ease the strict austerity conditions of Greece’s financial bailout, possibly agreeing to
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Norway ends labour market restrictions on Bulgarians and Romanians
Norway has abolished restrictions on access by Bulgarians and Romanians to the country’s labour market. Bulgaria and Romania joined the
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Romania’s prime minister accused of plagiarism
Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta has become the latest high-ranking European politician to become embroiled in a plagiarism row after
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Despite MENA crisis, asylum applications in Bulgaria remain low
The number of asylum-seekers applying for refugee status in Bulgaria remains low in spite of the crisis in the Middle
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Greek party leaders hopeful as coalition talks continue
Greek party leaders are holding a second day of talks aimed at forming a coalition government. The country’s president has
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ExxonMobil quits shale gas exploration in Poland
US company ExxonMobil finished its shale gas exploration activities in Poland as no continuous, commercial level of hydrocarbons flow was
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