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EU observer mission for Georgia 'practically ready': Solana by EUbusiness — last modified 05 September 2008, 22:09 CET

A European observer mission for Georgia is "practically ready", EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Friday, adding that he thought Russia would cooperate.

Angola vote organisation 'a disaster': EU observer by EUbusiness — last modified 05 September 2008, 22:05 CET

The head of the European Union observer mission in Angola on Friday called the organisation of the landmark national election a "disaster".

First EU diplomats enter Georgia buffer zone by EUbusiness — last modified 05 September 2008, 22:05 CET

European diplomats were allowed to enter a buffer zone controlled by Russian forces near Georgia's rebel region of South Ossetia for the first time on Friday.

Oil power Angola holds landmark election by EUbusiness — last modified 05 September 2008, 22:04 CET

Angola on Friday staged its first peacetime election but European Union observers said the organisation of the poll in Africa's new oil boom nation was a "disaster".

Angola vote organisation 'a disaster': EU observer by EUbusiness — last modified 05 September 2008, 11:23 CET

The head of the European Union observer mission in Angola told AFP on Friday that the organisation of Angola's first peacetime poll after a devastating 27-year civil was was a "disaster."

Syria seeks French role in peace talks as Sarkozy visits by EUbusiness — last modified 04 September 2008, 09:58 CET

French President Nicolas Sarkozy winds up a two-day visit to Syria Thursday with a four-way summit including Turkey and Qatar aimed at boosting the roles of France and the European Union in Middle East diplomacy.

Ghana, EU clinch deal to crackdown on illicit timber trade by EUbusiness — last modified 03 September 2008, 23:00 CET

The European Union on Wednesday inked a landmark deal with Ghana to fight illegal timber exports from the west African country.

Israel urges EU to be cautious in dealing with Syria by EUbusiness — last modified 03 September 2008, 16:27 CET

Israel on Wednesday urged Europe to exercise utmost caution in dealing with Syria, as French President Nicolas Sarkozy headed to Damascus on the first visit by a Western head of state since 2005.

EU displays unity on Russia but not strength: analysts by EUbusiness — last modified 02 September 2008, 17:39 CET

EU leaders managed to overcome their differences over Russia at an emergency summit on Georgia but are still in a relatively weak position in handling Moscow, analysts said on Tuesday.

Georgians stage mass protest against Russia by EUbusiness — last modified 02 September 2008, 00:00 CET

Waving giant European Union flags and angrily denouncing Russia's leaders, huge crowds of Georgians filled the streets on Monday to protest against the Russian military presence in their country.

EU leaders mull Russian ties over Georgia conflict by EUbusiness — last modified 01 September 2008, 20:47 CET

EU leaders were set to threaten Russia Monday with the suspension of strategic talks if Russian forces fail to pull out of Georgia, amid pressure from some nations to take more immediate measures.

Poland asks EU to mull postponing summit with Russia by EUbusiness — last modified 01 September 2008, 17:40 CET

Poland asked EU leaders Monday to consider postponing a scheduled summit with Russia in November due to the Georgia crisis, according to a Polish text seen by AFP.

Giant crowds stage anti-Russia protests in Georgia by EUbusiness — last modified 01 September 2008, 17:45 CET

Huge crowds of Georgians rallied on Monday against Russia's occupation of parts of the country in what officials said was the biggest protest in the ex-Soviet republic's history.

Georgians plan mass rallies as EU meets by EUbusiness — last modified 01 September 2008, 12:16 CET

Tens of thousands of people were expected to rally across Georgia on Monday to protest against Russia's actions as EU leaders hold an emergency summit on the conflict.

Slovaks struggle to get to grips with euro prices by EUbusiness — last modified 01 September 2008, 00:15 CET

Slovakia's switch to the European single currency has got off to a stuttering start as shoppers puzzle over prices given in both the local koruna and euro.

Aiming at Russia: Poland, Baltics rally EU unity on Georgia crisis by EUbusiness — last modified 31 August 2008, 14:05 CET

Once the vassals of imperial Russia, Poland and three Baltic states have made it their goal to sharpen the EU's tone towards Russia in the wake of the Georgia crisis but want to avoid divisions that Moscow could exploit.

Russia calls for more observers in Georgia by EUbusiness — last modified 31 August 2008, 14:00 CET

Russia called Saturday for more international observers to be sent to Georgia, two days before a European Union summit that Tbilisi hopes will punish Moscow with sanctions.

Georgia's ties with West face moment of truth by EUbusiness — last modified 31 August 2008, 14:01 CET

The long-proclaimed love affair between Georgia and the West hits crunch time this week.

Russia calls for more observers in Georgia by EUbusiness — last modified 30 August 2008, 23:32 CET

Russia called Saturday for more international observers to be sent to Georgia, two days before a European Union summit that Tbilisi hopes will punish Moscow with sanctions.

Russia calls for more observers in Georgia by EUbusiness — last modified 30 August 2008, 22:46 CET

Russia called Saturday for more international observers to be sent to Georgia, two days before a European Union summit that Tbilisi hopes will punish Moscow with sanctions.