EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law
Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, after the European Parliament
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EU inspects four firms in oil price-fixing probe
The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into possible price manipulations for oil and biofuel products. Authorities made unannounced
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One- and two-euro cent coins headed for change?
One and two euro cent coins may be headed for the scrapheap, depending on the outcome of an investigation by
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EU spring forecast reduces Bulgaria’s 2013 growth estimate to 0.9%
European Commission’s spring forecast for the EU economy, released on May 3, projected a recovery from recession for the bloc
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Ognian Zlatev takes office as new head of EC representation in Bulgaria
Ognian Zlatev took office on May 1 2013 as the new head of the European Commission’s (EC) Representation in Sofia,
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European Commission poised to restrict neonicotinoid pesticides said to harm bees
A decision on restricting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides said by the European Food Safety Agency to be devastating to bee
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European Commission wants to stamp out rubber-stamping to authenticate documents
That sound so familiar to the expatriate, the ker-chunk of a rubber stamp, will cease to be ubiquitous if the
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Deal on new EU mortgage rules, with stricter creditworthiness checks
New European Union rules intended to benefit mortgage holders and consumers across Europe – and to avoid irresponsible lending and
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European Commission recommends membership talks with Serbia
The European Union’s executive commission has recommended opening membership negotiations with Serbia. The Serbian government has approved a potentially landmark
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