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ECR and EPP: War or Peace?

There seem to be two Conservative parties in the ECR Group, but which is the 'real' one? Whilst many Conservative MEP's are sticking to the party line, many out of conviction, some out of a desire not to rock the boat ahead of a UK election, a few seem ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Roger Helmer,  European Parliament,  Timothy Kirkhope,  David Cameron,  Daniel Hannan

Socialists attack; Jeleva flies to DC

While Rumiana Jeleva, Bulgaria’s nominee for Commissioner is boarding the plane for Washington, where she will have a meeting with US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, media in Bulgaria and Brussels have launched an offensive to discredit her. ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Hillary Rodham Clinton,  Boyko Borisov,  European Commission,  Rocco Buttiglione

Who wants to be a Commissioner?

Every five years the European Commission is obliged to change Commissioners and bring in a seat of new appointments that will run the Executive of the European Union and safeguard of the treaties. At this time there are many positions already secured ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: European Commission,  European Union,  Viviane Reding,  Catherine Ashton,  Michel Barnier (politician)

Aspis Libertys net income rises

Nicosia-based Aspis Liberty Life Insurance Public Company reported that, from January 1, 2009 to November 17, 2009, the net income recorded an increase of 26% to 12.3 million, strengthened by the income from investments of 3.5 million which have ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  21 Nov 2009

Papandreou unveils budget plans draft bills

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou told a Cabinet meeting on 18 November that the draft budget unveiled by the new government was the first and decisive step for rescuing the economy and bringing the country out of the crisis. The meeting, in ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: George Papandreou

Telia Sonera reports higher third-quarter earnings

Nordic telecommunications group Telia Sonera on October 28 reported higher sales and earnings for third-quarter 2009, topping analysts forecasts, DPA reported. Net income rose five percent to 5.6 billion Swedish crowns (USD 809 million) while ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  21 Nov 2009

EU Council asks EU to look at visas again

Taking into consideration the importance of expanding interpersonal contacts, the Council of the European Union calls the European Commission to consider easing visa regulations for the citizens of Belarus and signing a readmission agreement with our ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: European Commission,  European Union

Tajik parliament passes budget for 2010

A regular sitting of the sixth session of the lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of the third convocation was recently presided over by its speaker, Saydullo Khairulloyev. The lower house of the Parliament approved the national budget for 2010, ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  21 Nov 2009

Moldova ranks 92nd in 2009 Corrupting Perception Index

Moldova moved up on the 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International (TI) on 17 November. This year, Moldova takes the 92nd position out of 180 countries surveyed, as opposed to the 112th place in 2008, Info-Prim Neo ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  21 Nov 2009

Montenegro mulls seeking 150-300 mln IMF loan

Montenegro is in informal talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a loan of 150-300 million, the latest sign that the economic crisis continues to have a strong impact in the Balkans. It will be negotiated, it could be up to 10 times the ...

From NEW EUROPE, New Europe News,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: International Monetary Fund

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