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EU may import sugar at world prices for chemicals, biofuels

The European Union's farm chief will press the bloc's governments tomorrow to approve extra sugar imports, arguing that producers of...

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Russian food-import ban „intolerable,” Mandelson says

The European Union „cannot tolerate” a Russian ban on food imports from the bloc and wants to avoid escalating the...

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Romania’s government approves terms of CEC Bank sale

Romania's government approved the contract terms for the sale of Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA and invited the two...

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Gov’t proposes labor restrictions for Romania, Bulgaria

Hungary's government proposed on Tuesday to only partially open up its labor market to job-seekers from Romania and Bulgaria....

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PM announces list of ministers to receive bonuses

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány decided on Monday that several of his government's officials would be awarded for their efforts in...

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Hungary must do more to meet EU rules on euro, budget, ECB says

Hungary, which has announced plans to slash spending and narrow its budget deficit, must do even more to meet European...

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Hungary will introduce state physician visit fee from February 15

Hungary has delayed the introduction of a fee for state doctor visits to February 15 from January 1 because it...

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Fidesz MEPs reject PM’s invitation for consultation

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány invited on Wednesday Hungary's members of the European Parliament for a meeting to discuss cooperation between...

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Czech Republic blocks EU alcohol tax boost in defense of beer

The Czech Republic blocked a EU proposal to boost taxes on beer and liquor, refusing any increase while wine remains...

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Czech, Hungarian GDP growth to slow on budget woes

Hungarian and Czech economic growth will slow next year as governments slash deficits, while other eastern European Union nations enjoy...

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EU finance ministers clash over threat of stronger euro

European finance ministers clashed over the threat posed to the region's economy by the stronger euro, with France's Thierry Breton...

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Romania’s Premier demands resignation of Agriculture Minister

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu demanded Agriculture Minister Gheorghe Flutur's resignation after the minister joined critics of the premier from...

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EU extends energy crop subsidies to new members

EU farming ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels on Monday to allow new member states access to special subsidies...

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Budget drafts to show primary surplus from 2008, PM says

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány announced on Friday government plans for a proposal stating that no budget drafts could be submitted...

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Europe’s trade gap with China widens to record

Europe's trade deficit with China widened to a record in the eight months through August as the Asian economy is...

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EU may import sugar at world prices for chemicals, biofuels

The European Union's farm chief will press the bloc's governments tomorrow to approve extra sugar imports, arguing that producers of...

Interview

Russian food-import ban „intolerable,” Mandelson says

The European Union „cannot tolerate” a Russian ban on food imports from the bloc and wants to avoid escalating the...

Interview

Romania’s government approves terms of CEC Bank sale

Romania's government approved the contract terms for the sale of Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA and invited the two...

Interview

Gov’t proposes labor restrictions for Romania, Bulgaria

Hungary's government proposed on Tuesday to only partially open up its labor market to job-seekers from Romania and Bulgaria....

Interview

PM announces list of ministers to receive bonuses

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány decided on Monday that several of his government's officials would be awarded for their efforts in...

Interview

Hungary must do more to meet EU rules on euro, budget, ECB says

Hungary, which has announced plans to slash spending and narrow its budget deficit, must do even more to meet European...

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Hungary will introduce state physician visit fee from February 15

Hungary has delayed the introduction of a fee for state doctor visits to February 15 from January 1 because it...

Interview

Fidesz MEPs reject PM’s invitation for consultation

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány invited on Wednesday Hungary's members of the European Parliament for a meeting to discuss cooperation between...

Interview

Czech Republic blocks EU alcohol tax boost in defense of beer

The Czech Republic blocked a EU proposal to boost taxes on beer and liquor, refusing any increase while wine remains...

Interview

Czech, Hungarian GDP growth to slow on budget woes

Hungarian and Czech economic growth will slow next year as governments slash deficits, while other eastern European Union nations enjoy...

Interview

EU finance ministers clash over threat of stronger euro

European finance ministers clashed over the threat posed to the region's economy by the stronger euro, with France's Thierry Breton...

Interview

Romania’s Premier demands resignation of Agriculture Minister

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu demanded Agriculture Minister Gheorghe Flutur's resignation after the minister joined critics of the premier from...

Interview

EU extends energy crop subsidies to new members

EU farming ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels on Monday to allow new member states access to special subsidies...

Interview

Budget drafts to show primary surplus from 2008, PM says

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány announced on Friday government plans for a proposal stating that no budget drafts could be submitted...

Interview

Europe’s trade gap with China widens to record

Europe's trade deficit with China widened to a record in the eight months through August as the Asian economy is...

EU may import sugar at world prices for chemicals, biofuels

The European Union's farm chief will press the bloc's governments tomorrow to approve extra sugar imports, arguing that producers of...

Russian food-import ban „intolerable,” Mandelson says

The European Union „cannot tolerate” a Russian ban on food imports from the bloc and wants to avoid escalating the...

Romania’s government approves terms of CEC Bank sale

Romania's government approved the contract terms for the sale of Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA and invited the two...

Gov’t proposes labor restrictions for Romania, Bulgaria

Hungary's government proposed on Tuesday to only partially open up its labor market to job-seekers from Romania and Bulgaria....

PM announces list of ministers to receive bonuses

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány decided on Monday that several of his government's officials would be awarded for their efforts in...

Hungary must do more to meet EU rules on euro, budget, ECB says

Hungary, which has announced plans to slash spending and narrow its budget deficit, must do even more to meet European...

Hungary will introduce state physician visit fee from February 15

Hungary has delayed the introduction of a fee for state doctor visits to February 15 from January 1 because it...

Fidesz MEPs reject PM’s invitation for consultation

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány invited on Wednesday Hungary's members of the European Parliament for a meeting to discuss cooperation between...

Czech Republic blocks EU alcohol tax boost in defense of beer

The Czech Republic blocked a EU proposal to boost taxes on beer and liquor, refusing any increase while wine remains...

Czech, Hungarian GDP growth to slow on budget woes

Hungarian and Czech economic growth will slow next year as governments slash deficits, while other eastern European Union nations enjoy...

EU finance ministers clash over threat of stronger euro

European finance ministers clashed over the threat posed to the region's economy by the stronger euro, with France's Thierry Breton...

Romania’s Premier demands resignation of Agriculture Minister

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu demanded Agriculture Minister Gheorghe Flutur's resignation after the minister joined critics of the premier from...

EU extends energy crop subsidies to new members

EU farming ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels on Monday to allow new member states access to special subsidies...

Budget drafts to show primary surplus from 2008, PM says

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány announced on Friday government plans for a proposal stating that no budget drafts could be submitted...

Europe’s trade gap with China widens to record

Europe's trade deficit with China widened to a record in the eight months through August as the Asian economy is...