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Politics: Greek presidency in the Council of the EU
In the first half of 2014, Greece will preside over the Council. For Athens it is the fifth Council presidency. The official launch took place on 8 January in Athens and a presentation of the aims and priorities of the presidency to the European Parliament took place on 15 January during the Strassb...
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Politics: New clashes in Ukraine – despite ban on demonstration
Tens of thousands of pro-EU demonstrators gathered in Kiev's Independence Square to protest against the laws, which were passed on Thursday and that prohibit public protests. New legislation includes fines or jail for breaches of law. Anti-government protesters and riot police in Ukraine have clashe...
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Politics: Russia to lend $14 billion for Hungarian nuclear plant
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a deal with Russian President Putin during a state visit to Moscow. Russia will provide credit of up to $13.7 billion to Hungary to fund the construction of two new blocks at its nuclear power plant. Thus, Orban scrapped earlier plans to invite bids fo...
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