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Ukraine paper says Germany 'unchanged since Third Reich' — 04 May 2012, 14:12 CET

A Ukrainian daily close to the party of President Viktor Yanukovych Friday published a startling editorial accusing Germany of not changing since the Third Reich and still trying to dictate its rule.

Bulgarian president to skip Yalta summit — 07 May 2012, 21:08 CET

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will not attend a Yalta summit of central European states in mid-May, his office said Friday, citing concerns over the state of human rights in Ukraine.

Ukraine denounces 'destructive' Euro boycott — 03 May 2012, 19:32 CET

Ukraine on Thursday denounced a threatened EU boycott of its Euro 2012 football matches as a "destructive" attempt to politicise sport that will hurt mutual understanding and ties.

EU 'extremely concerned' about Syria ceasefire violation — 27 April 2012, 23:22 CET

The European Union said Friday it was "extremely concerned" about continuing violence in Syria in violation of a ceasefire and in spite of the presence of UN monitors on the ground.

German president rejects Ukraine invitation — 26 April 2012, 17:02 CET

German President Joachim Gauck will not attend a meeting in Ukraine due to mounting concerns about the treatment of jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, his office said Thursday.

EU targets Assad couple's high-end lifestyle — 23 April 2012, 18:32 CET

The European Union turned its sights on the Assad couple's high-end lifestyle Monday, banning the export of luxury goods as part of new sanctions to punish the regime's relentless violence.

UN monitors tour Syria as violence lulls — 23 April 2012, 14:25 CET

United Nations ceasefire monitors were touring towns near the Syrian capital on Monday, an official said, as the European Union slapped new sanctions on the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

EU reviews aid to Guinea-Bissau after coup — 14 April 2012, 21:12 CET

The European Union warned Saturday that it was reviewing all remaining aid to Guinea-Bissau following a coup as it urged the junta to free prisoners and re-establish the legitimate government.

Iran, world powers next talks May 23 in Baghdad: EU — 14 April 2012, 20:57 CET

Iran and world powers agreed in nuclear talks Saturday to hold another, more in-depth meeting in Baghdad on May 23, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said after "constructive" discussions here.

EU urges Syria to cooperate with UN observer force — 14 April 2012, 20:52 CET

The European Union welcomed on Saturday a UN Security Council vote authorising an observer force to Syria and urged the regime to cooperate with the mission.

Pirate parties draw up united front for 2014 European polls — 14 April 2012, 19:27 CET

Members of pirate parties from over 20 countries met Saturday in Prague to draw up a united campaign so as to win more seats in the European parliament during the 2014 elections.

No Iranian response yet on mooted US meeting: source — 14 April 2012, 16:22 CET

Iran's delegation at crunch nuclear talks here on Saturday has not yet said whether it is willing to hold what would be rare bilateral discussions with their US counterparts, an Iranian source told AFP.

Pirate parties ready for 2014 EU elections — 14 April 2012, 16:12 CET

Some 200 representatives of Pirate Parties International (PPI) from more than 20 countries gathered Saturday in Prague to discuss their programme for the 2014 EU legislative elections.

Iran talks with world powers 'positive': EU — 14 April 2012, 15:42 CET

Iran's talks Saturday with six world powers aimed at easing tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme were faring much better than the last failed attempt, with prospects good for another round, the European Union said.

Greeks reject EU-IMF plan, want coalition rule: polls — 14 April 2012, 14:17 CET

A majority of Greeks reject an economic recovery plan imposed in return for EU-IMF loans and would prefer a coalition government to emerge from upcoming elections, opinion polls showed on Saturday.

Eyeing nuclear talks, Iran plays hard ball over oil — 11 April 2012, 16:27 CET

Just days before crucial talks with world powers on its disputed nuclear programme, Iran was presenting a defiant face on Wednesday, announcing the halt of oil exports to EU nations and warning the West to drop its "language of force."

Czech leaders agree further cuts to keep coalition alive — 10 April 2012, 19:02 CET

Czech governing coalition leaders agreed further austerity cuts on Tuesday as part of policy revamp designed to keep the three-party centre-right government from splitting apart.

Malawi's Banda moves to reconcile with donors — 10 April 2012, 18:52 CET

New Malawian President Joyce Banda on Tuesday asked Britain and the United States to resume funding as she moved to heal breaches created by the late president Bingu wa Mutharika.

Flemish far-right party creates anti-immigrant website — 10 April 2012, 14:38 CET

A Flemish far-right party in Belgium launched a website Tuesday inviting people to report crimes committed by illegal immigrants, mirroring a controversial initiative in the Netherlands.

Africa lost great son: AU after Malawi leader dies — 07 April 2012, 21:22 CET

The African Union said Saturday Africa had "lost one of its great sons" after divisive president Bingu wa Mutharika died in office.

EU joins calls for peaceful transition in Malawi — 07 April 2012, 14:02 CET

The European Union on Saturday joined international calls for calm and a peaceful transfer of power in Malawi after the death of president Bingu wa Mutharika.

EU rejects any break-up of Mali — 06 April 2012, 13:42 CET

The European Union on Friday rejected any break-up of Mali and called for talks to resolve the crisis after a Tuareg rebel group proclaimed independence in the north of the country.

Belarus to screen EU envoys before their return — 05 April 2012, 17:27 CET

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday he will screen EU envoys individually before allowing them back in following their unilateral withdrawal in protest at his rights record.

IMF chief calls on US for more 'firepower' — 04 April 2012, 00:52 CET

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde implored the United States to help back-stop debt-ridden European countries Tuesday, wading neck-deep into bubbling US political waters.

EU accession a priority for Ukraine: Yanukovych — 02 April 2012, 16:41 CET

Accession to the European Union remains a priority for Ukraine, the country's President Viktor Yanukovych said Monday, three days after initialing an association agreement with the 27-member bloc.