Where Athens and creditors stand following Eurogroup agreement
Following the February 20 2017 Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, several conclusions could be drawn as to what the Greek government took
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Protesting Greek farmers determined to block borders, railways, motorways
Greek farmers protesting against tax and social security reforms are determined to block all border crossings, railway lines and major
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European Commission gives Bulgaria further 6.1M euro to support migration management
The European Commission has awarded a further 6.1 million euro in emergency funding to support migration management in Bulgaria, the
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Bulgaria advises motorists to avoid Kulata border checkpoint after hour-long blockade by Greek farmers
Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry advised motorists on January 31 to avoid the Kulata – Promachonas border crossing after protesting Greek farmers
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Protesting Greek farmers block E-79 motorway near Bulgarian border checkpoint
Protesting Greek farmers blocked the E-79 main road close to the Promachonas – Kulata border checkpoint with Bulgaria, public broadcaster
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Protesting Greek farmers plan further temporary shutdowns of Bulgarian border
Protesting Greek farmers intend further temporary blockages of border checkpoints with Bulgaria, reports on January 30 said. Each shutdown is
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Greek farmers block Promachonas – Kulata border checkpoint with Bulgaria
Greek farmers used tractors to block the Promachonas – Kulata border checkpoint with Bulgaria on January 28, public broadcaster Bulgarian
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Turkey, Greece at odds as Athens denies Turkish coup extradition request
Turkey has threatened to cancel a migrant readmission deal with Greece after Greece’s Supreme Court rejected a request from Turkey
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Police foil new attempt by protesting Greek farmers to block Bulgarian border crossing
Greek police foiled on January 27 attempts by protesting farmers from villages near the Promachonas – Kulata checkpoint to move
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