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Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has called on President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an to voice his justification for why he did not find the country?s top intelligence official?s transition to the political stage appropriate.

BELGRADE - Serbia will take on Paraguay in Novi Sad in the Fed Cup World Group B play-offs.

The Tennis Federation of Serbia Board of Directors decided on Wednesday that the tie will be played at Novi Sad's Spens on a hard court.

The Serbia-Paraguay tie is scheduled for April 18-19.

Turkey?s media watchdog will be given the authority to fine TV channels that violate election broadcast limitations, according to a new omnibus bill presented to parliament, de-authorizing the High Election Board (YSK).

German Foreign Affairs Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday said that, according to a "representative" study conducted in Germany, Romanians are among the best integrated employees in the labour market in this country.

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By Inyoung Hwang

European stocks declined after a five-week rally as concern resurfaced over Greece and the timing of an interest-rate increase in the U.S.

The euro dived on March 9 to a new 11.5-year low against the dollar as the European Central Bank kicked off its radical 1.1-trillion-euro ($1.2-trillion) bond-buying program, known as quantitative easing.

Sentiment was also weighed down by concerns over Greece, with Athens due to present its reform plans to Brussels in order to secure a financial lifeline.

Turkey?s banking watchdog (BDDK) said yesterday regulators have taken control of a small stake in embattled Islamic lender Bank Asya over what it described as an illegal share transaction.

EU Regional Policy Commissioner Corina Cre?u has insisted that poverty betrays a systematic error of society that can only be remedied through a holistic approach.

In an interview for the Bulgaria On Air TV channel, Romania's EU Commissioner admits that roads and infrastructure are important, just as the reduction of poverty and social inequalities.

By Namitha Jagadeesh & Roxana Zega

European stocks extended a seven-year high as Greece reached a bailout deal and the Federal Reserve pledged patience on raising interest rates. Greek shares surged.