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VIDEO: 'Carnival atmosphere' in Gezi Park

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 10:49
As protests continue in Istanbul's Gezi Park, the BBC's Mark Lowen says there is almost a carnival-like atmosphere, with food sellers and entertainers amidst the crowds.
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VIDEO: Timeline: How Turkish protests unfolded

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 09:46
Key milestones of anti-government protests in Turkey that first erupted last week over the plans to redevelop a park in Istanbul.
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Dutch cannabis cafes win damages

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 08:34
The Dutch government is ordered by a court in The Hague to pay damages to owners of coffee shops that sell cannabis in the south of the Netherlands.
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Latvia to be 18th eurozone member

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 08:13
Latvia is set to become the 18th country to use the euro after being approved for membership by the European Commission.
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Ikea founder Kamprad steps down

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 07:20
The founder of Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is to step down from the board of the firm, with his son taking on the role of chairman.
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Coroner requests Litvinenko inquiry

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 07:12
A public inquiry into the death of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is requested by the British coroner in charge of his inquest.
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Slovenia country profile

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 06:26
Provides an overview of Slovenia, including key events and facts about this European country which used to be part of Yugoslavia
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Ex-Slovenian PM Jansa convicted

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 05:00
The former prime minister of Slovenia, Janez Jansa, is convicted of corruption and sentenced to two years in prison.
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VIDEO: European Commission

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 04:58
The Economic Affairs Commissioner says Latvia should be granted approval to join the eurozone.
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France country profile

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 03:47
Provides an overview of France, including key events and facts about this European country.
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Turkey country profile

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 03:14
Provides an overview of Turkey, including key events and facts about this country which straddles Europe and Asia
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Moscow metro fire alarms commuters

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 02:59
A fire in the Moscow metro causes travel chaos during the city's rush hour and injures at least 45 people.
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VIDEO: Will EU entry help Croatia's economy?

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 02:59
Croatia will become the 28th member state of the EU at the end of June, but its economy is expected to go into recession this year and unemployment is climbing.
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Turkey protests resume after apology

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 02:45
Mass protests continue in Istanbul's Taksim Square after the deputy prime minister apologises for the tough police response to initial demonstrations.
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VIDEO: Czech towns 'under water' after floods

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 22:49
Thousands of people have left their homes in the Czech Republic, where substantial amounts of rain water are threatening to overwhelm flood barriers.
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VIDEO: Fifth night of violence in Turkey

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 20:45
Violent anti-government demonstrations have continued for a fifth consecutive night in Turkey, as police and protesters clashed in Ankara and Istanbul.
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Syrian regime 'used sarin' - France

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 19:29
There is no doubt Syria's government has used sarin during the country's crisis, says France's foreign minister, without specifying where or when.
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VIDEO: Who are Turkey's protesters?

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 15:36
Jeremy Bowen reports from Istanbul on the challenge to the Turkish leadership.
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Turkey apology to wounded protesters

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 13:42
Turkey's Deputy PM Bulent Arinc apologises to protesters injured in initial protests opposing the demolition of an Istanbul park.
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VIDEO: Angela Merkel visits flood-hit areas

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 11:20
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has visited flood-hit areas, promising 100m euros (£78m; $130m) in emergency aid
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