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Austrian Media: US Intervention Drives Vienna Toward Bulgaria and Romania Schengen Entry
The United States' behind-the-scenes efforts have influenced Austria's change of heart regarding Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen entry, according to reports by the Austrian newspaper Der Standard. Recent discussions led by former US Ambassador Ronald Lauder and US Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien in Vienna played a pivotal role in convincing Austria to lift its veto.
Serbia Mourns Journalism Legend Dragoljub Zarkovic
Dragoljub Zarkovic, who died on Wednesday, was part of a generation of Serbian anti-war journalists that witnessed and reported on a most difficult time for the country.
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Slew of Corruption Scandals Leave Balkan Politicians Unscathed
A series of similar scandals in the Balkans in recent weeks and months has had far less effect on governments and political careers.
Nazi hunter blasts Austria for allowing pro-Ustasha rally
The director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center also told Vienna-based daily Der Standard that Austria's handling of perpetrators was "absolutely idiotic."
He particularly criticized the events taking place in Bleiburg each year, which the newspaper described as "annual meeting of right-wing extremist held in mid-May in Carinthia."
OMV, Gazprom 'may revive Black Sea gas pipeline extension'
Austrian energy group OMV and Russia's Gazprom are considering reviving a gas pipeline project through the Black Sea connecting Russia to central and southern Europe, an Austrian newspaper said on June 13.
Bosnia Runs Checks on Arrested Terror Suspects
Bosnian police have been asked to check the backgrounds of five people detained in Austria and their possible links to radical Islamist groups, BIRN was told by a Bosnian police source.
"We have received a request to check the backgrounds of these people - whether their Bosnian passports are valid and if there is anything illegal in their citizenships," said the source.
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No deal in sight at Monday’s EuroWorking Group
Saturday’s three and a half hours teleconference between Greece creditors and 5 key Greek Ministers involved in negotiations -Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos, Economy and Development Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou, Labour Minister Efi Achtzoglou, Alternate Finance Minister Giorgos Chouliarakis, and Environment and Energy Minister Giorgos Stathakis- revealed the rift between the two sides on
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Der Standard: Antiquities Traders Have Little to Fear of Bulgarian Authorities
Illegal trade in antiquities flourishes in Bulgaria, where "treasure hunters have little to fear of authorities," Austrian newspaper Der Standard says in an article.
Austria's Presidential Vote 'Too Close to Call'
The two candidates in Austria's presidential elections are running neck and neck in the second round of the vote held on Sunday.
Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) candidate Norbert Hofer and former Green Party leader Alexander van der Bellen are both supported by around 50% of voters, according to a public TV projection cited by daily Der Standard.
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Turkey's Davutoglu Reportedly Mulls Resignation
Local Turkish media have been running stories about Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu's intention to step down.
Tensions have been on the rise between Davutoglu and the head of state, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as the latter is seeking to introduce an executive presidency through constitutional changes.
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