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Montenegro Tourists Rescued as Heavy Storm Hits
A massive storm caused record rainfall in Montenegro on Sunday night, sparking severe flooding, particularly in coastal areas and the capital Podgorica, with further heavy downpours predicted.
Police and marine security officers saved about 40 tourists, mostly Russians, from beaches in Budva, Bar and Kotor after they were trapped by strong winds and high waves.
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Greeks Gone West: Greg Pappas
Greeks Gone West is a series of video vignettes the US Embassy in Athens made about the world of work in the US. Through the prism of Greeks and Greek-Americans with interesting work lives, we hope to improve the understanding of US society and to show possibilities during a time, in Greece, when life seems full of limitations and frustrations.
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Bulgaria to Double Innovations Spending in 2015
Bulgaria is to spend BGN 937.9 M on innovations in 2015, including public spending and the expenses of the business sector.
The sum is nearly double the amount earmarked in 2011, when the expenses for research and development amounted to BGN 429.6 M.
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Downing of flight MH17 'may amount to a war crime': UN
The downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 "may amount to a war crime", the UN said Monday, adding that fighting in east Ukraine has claimed over 1,100 lives with both government and rebel forces using heavy weaponry in built-up areas.
Former President's Party 'Ready for Talks' with BSP
ABV, the party of Bulgarian President (2002-2011) Georgi Parvanov, is ready to hold negotiations with the Bulgarian Socialist Party, former MEP Ivaylo Kalfin said.
Montenegro Marina Gets New Luxury Hotel
The new five-star hotel, Regent Porto Montenegro, is due to open on Friday in the coastal town of Tivat as the country seeks to attract more wealthy tourists.
The hotel, situated at the centre of the Porto Montenegro marina at a former naval base in Boka Bay, is managed by Taiwanese company Regent, which runs a chain of hotels around the world.
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Euro inflation seen testing ECB patience as stimulus takes time
By Stefan Riecher & Giovanni Salzano
When the European Central Bank unleashed a stimulus barrage in June, it cautioned that the economy would take some time to respond. Data due this week may test its patience.
Defense Minister Avramopoulos to represent Greece at European Commission
Current Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos will be Greeces representative on the new European Commission, which will be named later this year.
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras wrote on Sunday to Commission President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker, who is due to visit Athens on August 4, to inform him of his decision to send Avramopoulos to Brussels.
Montenegro 'Interested' in South Stream Pipeline - EconMin
Montenegro's Economy Minister Vladimir Kavaric announced that his country desired to be included in the South Stream gas pipeline project.
Italian FM urges Serbia to "continue on its path"
Italian FM urges Serbia to "continue on its path"
BELGRADE -- Federica Mogherini, minister of foreign affairs of Italy, the presiding EU country, is visiting Serbia on Monday where she will talk to top state officials.
Mogherini will also participate in a panel discussion in the Serbian parliament.
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