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Euro fall spells trouble for the Balkan EU perspective
The Euro crisis is far from over despite – or perhaps because of – the decision by the European Central Bank to set up a 750 billion euro emergency fund to protect the eurozone countries from going bankrupt. The economic outlook is grim, which is likely to have some profound political consequences, not least on the EU’s enlargement policy.
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A New Era for the Balkans?
There are signs of hope regarding recent developments in the Balkans. Various new trends point to a more optimistic scenario for the future of the region.
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Iran, Georgia Cancel Visas
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it has reached an agreement with Georgia to mutually cancel visa requirements.
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S Korea, China, Japan Agree To Work For Free-Trade Bloc
Ahead of a three-nation summit this week-end involving South Korea, China and Japan, their trade ministers have agreed to work for creating a free-trade bloc as a part of efforts to spur economic partnership among the three Northeast Asian nations, said a joint statement Sunday.
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Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan customs union talks fail
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir has announced that his proposed customs union with former Soviet republics Belarus and Kazakhstan will not come into force by its previously planned July deadline.
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British Airways crew begin strike
British Airways cabin crew begin a five-day strike in their long-running dispute over jobs and pay.
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US-China summit opens in Beijing
US and Chinese officials urge better co-operation at the start of high-level talks on trade and security in Beijing.
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S Korea freezes trade with North
South Korea's president suspends trade with the North, after a report blamed Pyongyang for sinking a southern warship.
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