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  • May 24, 2006
  • 7 min read

GERMANY: Merkel displays new foreign policy style

Chancellor Angela Merkel returns today from a two-day state visit to China. Merkel's journey to...

Germany
  • May 24, 2006
  • 2 min read

ITALY/EU: Deficit reduction deadline will not be met

Newly appointed Economics Minister Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa meets EU Monetary Affairs Commissioner...

Italy
  • May 24, 2006
  • 2 min read

TURKEY/GREECE: Ankara and Athens defuse jet crash row

The foreign ministries of Greece and Turkey moved quickly to defuse tensions after a fighter jet...

Turkey
  • May 23, 2006
  • 2 min read

EUROPE: States develop deportation and amnesty mix

The Canaries regional parliament in Spain yesterday called for emergency measures to deal with...

  • May 22, 2006
  • 2 min read

GERMANY/CHINA: Merkel follows pragmatic interests

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Beijing today to discuss trade, Iran's nuclear ambitions,...

China
  • May 22, 2006
  • 1 min read

GERMANY: VAT hike to go ahead despite opposition

The government's plans to hike the value-added tax (VAT) rate came one step closer to fruition on...

Germany
  • May 22, 2006
  • 1 min read

CYPRUS: Reunification hopes meet election setback

The ruling coalition was re-elected in parliamentary elections held yesterday, endorsing the...

Cyprus
  • May 19, 2006
  • 1 min read

ITALY: Prodi readies to make economy his priority

The newly appointed government of Prime Minister Romano Prodi goes before the Senate for a...

Italy