EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Siemens in dispute with Russia over diverted turbines. The German industrial giant Siemens says at least two gas turbines it has supplied to a Russian company have been illegally diverted to Crimea. The firm said the turbines had been moved “against its will” and in breach of EU sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
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Les Echos |
Tax cuts: the story of a U-turn
The ISF reform and the housing tax abolition will be implemented as early as 2018. Government to slow tax easing due to lack of funds. |
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Frankfurter Allgemeine |
After the riots comes the debate over a European data file for extremists
De Maizière: Group of people must be defined / 51 suspects in custody |
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Corriere Della Sera |
Deficit, Europe chills Renzi
“Countries do not decide on their own”. Former Premier: anti-Italian prejudice. |
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El Pais |
Colau gives in to pressure and will take part in the referendum
She commits the city town hall, saying that “everything will be done to pave the way for the 1 October vote to be a success.” |
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Die Presse |
Doors closed for Turkish Ministers
Foreign Minister Kurz prohibits appearance of Turkish minister of economy Zeybekci. For the commemoration of the anniversary of the attempted coup the Union of European Turkish Democrats (UETD) Party close to the government plans to hold appearances in several European countries. |
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24 Chasa |
Car mileage manipulation becomes a crime in the EU
Car mileage manipulation will be criminalised in the EU in 2018, MEP Andrey Novakov (EPP) announced Monday. |
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Cyprus Mail |
‘We stand ready to go back to the table’
Anastasiades: Greek Cypriots willing to negotiate within the parameters set by UN chief Guterres. |
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Berlingske Tidende |
The Danes’ support for the EU increases
While the Brits are on their way out of the European collaboration, the Danes have become more positive towards the EU, a new opinion survey shows. The chaotic British exit and the fear of Russia is strengthening the Danes’ sentiment toward the EU, experts believe. |
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Ta Nea |
They directly attack Democracy
Alarm signal due to the flagrant appointment of Vassiliki Thanou at the legal office of the Prime Minister, few days after her departure from Greece’s Supreme Court. |
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WSJ |
U.S. set to act alone on Pyongyang
Officials mull unilateral tightening of sanctions over nuclear threat. |
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