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Poroshenko Calls for Early Elections, Decentralization in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has proposed that early parliamentary polls be held in the country and that steps be taken toward decentralization, official say.
The recently-elected head of state believes changes in power are still on the society's agenda, ITAR-TASS has reported citing the Ukrainian Presidency's press service.
Istanbul-based Islamic charity organization uses ISIL-adopted insignia on logo
An Islamic charity organization based in an Istanbul suburb is using an insignia adopted by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), daily HaberTürk has reported.
The report comes amid claims that some Turkish associations were recruiting militants for the jihadist group who have recently launched a wide-scale offensive in Iraq.
Everything ready for great Iron Maiden concert in Belgrade
BELGRADE - Everything is ready for the spectacle of the year at the Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, where 25,000 people are expected for the Iron Maiden concert that starts at 9 p.m. CET on Tuesday, the organisers have said.
New Retail Regulations in Bulgaria Will Harm Local Suppliers
The proposed new regulations for retail chains will considerably harm the local FMCG producers, warned the European retail organization EuroCommerce.
PM Ponta calls on Constitutional Court head to communicate President insolvency law ruling
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta sent a letter to the Constitutional Court of Romania president Augustin Zegrean asking him to instruct "that the adequate measures" are taken so that the Court ruling on the insolvency law "should produce the legal effects".
Civil service union calls walkout at noon Wednesday
The union representing Greece's civil servants, ADEDY, has announced a nationwide walkout starting at noon on Wednesday and has called on public sector workers to gather outside the Health Ministry in central Athens before marching to the Ministry of Administrative Reform.
The march is expected to disrupt traffic in downtown Athens.
İhsanoğlu’s nomination a chance for developments in Middle East: MHP
The appointment of Ekmeleddin Ä°hsanoÄluâs as the oppositionâs joint candidate for Turkeyâs next president will be positive for the country given his vast knowledge and experience in the Middle East, the head of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has said.
EU membership, no suspension of ties with Russia
BELGRADE - Ivica Dacic, Serbian first deputy prime minister and foreign minister, stated on Tuesday that Serbia's EU membership will in no way weaken or suspend relations with Russia.
Bulgaria To Host Large-Scale International Air Drills
The European military transport aviation will hold international drills in the airspace of Bulgaria in the period 17 to 26 June, the press center of the Defense Ministry informed.
Croatian Soldier Acquitted of ‘Medak Pocket’ Killing
Former soldier Velibor Solaja was acquitted of killing of an elderly female civilian during the Croatian Army’s controversial ‘Medak Pocket’ operation against Serb forces in September 1993.
ISIL militants attack ethnic Turkmen village of Basheer near Kirkuk, approach to Baghdad
Sunni Muslim militants of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) attacked a northern Iraqi village inhabited by Shiite ethnic Turkmens but were repelled, police said on June 17, highlighting an upsurge of sectarian violence after stunning advances by jihadi fighters.
Gazprom to Hit Back at Ukraine with New USD 18 B Stockholm Lawsuit
Gazprom is to file a fresh lawsuit in the Stockholm arbitration court against Ukraine's Naftogaz for USD 18 B over prolonged debts, CEO Alexey Miller says.
U.S. and EU "agree on next round of sanctions"
U.S. and EU "agree on next round of sanctions"
WASHINGTON -- The United States has announced that they agreed with their European allies to impose new sanctions against Russia.
This would happen in case "Moscow continues to destabilize eastern Ukraine."
Romanian doctors open Europe's first online hospital
SpitalOnline.ro, the first doctor-patient live chat platform in Europe has been launched in Romania on Tuesday, on a business initiative of several Romanian doctors supported by British experts, involving an investment of 30,000 euros.
Accusations seen as "strike to heart of police"
Accusations seen as "strike to heart of police"
BELGRADE -- "A strike to the heart of the criminal police" is how Mile Novaković has described the accusations made during his trial by accused crime boss Darko Šarić.