:News Archive
12. January 2009.
Russian President puts hold on gas transit deal with Ukraine
07:25 |
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| EMportal, Ria Novosti
Russia's president said on Sunday a three-party deal to resume Russian natural gas supplies to the EU via Ukraine should not be fulfilled as Kiev had added new conditions to it.. Ukraine put forward certain demands that run counter to Russia's position when it signed the monitoring
Gaza: situation of civilians increasingly precarious, primary health-care worsening
07:37 |
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| ICRC, EMportal
As military operations in Gaza enter their third week, the situation of civilians is becoming increasingly precarious. People trapped in zones where military operations are taking place are particularly affected.
PM Olmert's remarks at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting
07:40 |
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| EMportal
"Israel is approaching the targets it has set for itself, but more patience, determination and courage are needed for us to achieve those goals in a way that will change the security reality in the south, and for our citizens to feel long-term security and stability."
Albania floats idea of "Balkan Schengen"
11:03 |
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| balkaninsight.com
Kosovo and Albania said they will soon sign an agreement creating a 'mini-Schengen' zone allowing free movement across their borders, a deal that could lead to a wider no-border zone in the region
Corruption in Eastern Europe is major obstacle for American companies
11:07 |
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| Sofia Echo
During 2008, intensive corruption practices in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania were among the most significant obstacles facing American companies expanding their business abroad.
Greece: Ratings placed on CreditWatch Negative on heightened risks
11:09 |
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| Reporter, S&P
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it placed its 'A/A-1' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Hellenic Republic on CreditWatch with negative implications.
Greece priorities for OSCE Chairmanship
11:20 |
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| ANA
The unique opportunity offered to Greece to take over the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for 2009 was underlined by the head of Greece's permanent mission to the OSCE headquarters here, Amb. Mara Marinaki.
EU satisfied with decision opening job market to Romanian, Bulgarian citizens
11:22 |
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| ANA
Another 10 EU members that have not lifted the restriction must do so by December 2013.
FYR Macedonia: Parties agree March 22 election
11:26 |
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| MIA
EU diplomats have been quoted as telling local media that if the elections are held on March 22 without violence and irregularities, FYRMacedonia could reap the benefits at the informal EU ministerial meeting on the Western Balkan on March 27-28 just days after the polls.
"Macedonia Timeless" on line
11:32 
11:44 |
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| EMportal, MIA
"Macedonia Timeless" is the most popular cultural product of FYRMacedonia after Mancevski's movie "Before the Rain". Six international TV networks, including CNN and Euronews, have been broadcasting the video.
Greek Ship-owner abducted
18:11 |
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| ANA
Three gunmen abducted Monday morning Greek ship owner Periklis Panagopoulos and his driver outside his house in Kavouri district, Athens.