Greece, Turkey boost cooperation to tackle migrant crisis
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- Published on Friday, 20 November 2015 14:13
Greece and its neighbour Turkey on Wednesday (17.11.2015) agreed to "urgently" unite efforts to tackle the flow of refugees entering the European Union member state from Turkish territory.
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The fighters managed to get rid of the terrorist in nearly 200 villages in Northern Syria after intense fights which lasted for weeks
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- Published on Thursday, 19 November 2015 17:23
A new alliance between Kurdish and Arab forces managed to achieve major wins against Daesh in Northern Syria.
NATO Secretary General to visit the Republic of Serbia
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- Published on Thursday, 19 November 2015 17:20
NATO Secretary General Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will visit Belgrade on Thursday, 19 November and Friday, 20 November 2015.
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Sarajevo Gunman's Identity and Suicide Confirmed
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- Published on Thursday, 19 November 2015 17:15
Bosnian police have confirmed the identity and suicide of the man who gunned down two soldiers in Sarajevo on Wednesday (18.11.2015) night - but the motives for his act remain unknown.
Russia plans a 'hybrid warfare' campaign aimed at destabilising Europe, says Bulgarian President
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 10:25
Russia has trained its sights on the Balkans to wage a “hybrid warfare” campaign aimed at destabilising the whole of Europe, the President of Bulgaria has warned. He demands that the EU and Nato do more to counter the rising threat of Russian aggression.
Bavaria PM Links Montenegrin to Paris Attacks
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 10:23
Premier of German region says police suspect man arrested last week on highway with cache of weapons was connected to the carnage in Paris.
Turkey cancels $3.4 bln missile tender awarded to China
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 10:21
Turkey has cancelled a $3.4 billion long-range missile defense system tender which was provisionally awarded to China, a move that had stirred US and Western concern, an official at the Turkish prime minister's office told Reuters on Sunday (15.11.2015).
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Albania Minister Receives Emailed Terror Threat
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 10:16
An email sent to the private address of Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri says Albania will be the next country after France to be attacked for its role in the war on terror.
Albanian Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri on Saturday (14.11.2015) said he had received a threatening message via his personal email about a terrorist attack in Albania.
Greece rules out military role in Syria effort
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- Published on Monday, 16 November 2015 10:10
Greece ruled out on Monday participating in military activities in Syria following the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Croatia Demands Action on EU Refugee Plan
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- Published on Friday, 13 November 2015 14:15
Croatia's Interior Minister has demanded an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers after Germany warned that it would start returning refugees to Croatia and Slovenia.
the past days. There are around 1,020 people, who have resigned, over the past four month,” Minister Bachvarova added.
The minister commented further that she held a meeting with the Interior Ministry management and the directors, who assured her that the outflow of staff would not harm the work.
Source: http://www.focus-fen.net/news/2015/11/13/389307/around-500-600-interior-ministry-officers-have-resigned-since-start-of-protest-bulgaria-interior-minister.html
Around 500-600 interior ministry officers have resigned since start of protest: Bulgaria interior minister
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- Published on Friday, 13 November 2015 14:12
“Around 500-600 interior ministry officers have resigned since the start of the protests. I have been convinced that this outflow of employees will not harm the work,” Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for Coalition Policy and Public Administration and Minister of Interior Rumiana Bachvarova said speaking with journalists, FOCUS News Agency journalist reported.
American Fighter Jets Sent to Help Protect Turkish Airspace
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 November 2015 14:32
The first six of 12 U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle jet fighters arrived on Incirlik Air Base in Turkey Nov. 6, 2015, to conduct combat air patrols in Turkish airspace at the request of its government, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters this afternoon.
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EU plans new refugee centers as influx overwhelms Greece
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 November 2015 11:04
European Union governments acknowledged that policies to channel migration aren’t working, announcing new processing centers to deal with refugees who slip through Greece without being registered.
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Davutoğlu: Turkey ready to take part in anti-ISIL ground operation under a well-designed strategy
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 November 2015 11:01
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has said his country may take part in a possible ground operation targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) as part of what he called “an integrated strategy” by the US-led coalition fighting the organization.
NATO Urged to Strengthen its Eastern Flank
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- Published on Sunday, 08 November 2015 15:15
Ahead of the NATO summit in Poland, members of the Alliance in Eastern Europe, meeting in Romania, have demanded a tougher response to Russia's 'posturing'.
