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West Praises Macedonian Elections

European Union, NATO and United States’ top officials are praising the recent peaceful and democratically run Macedonian elections. The presidential and municipal poll on Sunday, which cemented the power of the ruling conservative VMRO DPMNE party was seen as a test of the country’s democratic credentials. The vote was closely …

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Financial Crisis Halves Kosovo Exports

Kosovo’s exports have almost halved in February 2009 compared to the same period last year. Figures from Kosovo’s statistical institution reveal a drop of 45 per cent in exports and a worsening trade balance. The country’s exports during February 2009 were worth €7.7 million, down from €14.1 million 12 months …

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Moldovan opposition plans new protest after violence

CHISINAU – Moldovan opposition supporters vowed new protests on Wednesday against the election victory of the ruling Communist Party after demonstrators seized the president’s offices and set fire to parliament. Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin, Europe’s only Communist leader, called on the West to help restore order and accused the opposition …

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EU’s Solana concerned over violence in Moldova

BRUSSELS, April 7 – European Union (EU) foreign policy and security chief Javier Solana expressed concern on Tuesday about violence in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, following Sunday’s parliamentary elections. “I am very concerned over the situation in Chisinau,” said Solana in a statement. 

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Violent Protests Erupt in Moldova

A protest in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, turned violent on Tuesday as anti-Communist demonstrators broke into the headquarters of the country’s parliament and the police attempted to disperse them with tear gas and water cannon. Dozens of people were reported injured. The crowd gathered to protest the results of parliamentary …

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