Greece feels the squeeze as history closes in all around it
Greece Letter: Nation occupies a tight spot at the heart of a geopolitical Venn diagram
European stocks jump after Russia says some troops returning to base
Oil retreats from seven-year high and safe haven assets also fall back while rouble firms
Kazakhstan president vows to respond with force as protests escalate
Security forces struggle to impose control amid popular anger over fuel price increase
Erdogan faces tough test after bruising election losses
Turkey’s president must deal with economic woes as voters abandon party in three big cities
Turkey’s economy on the up, but deep-rooted problems remain
Short-term tax measures and government credit guarantees stimulate consumer spending
Serbia's populist premier seeks to cement power as president
Critics see danger in Aleksandar Vucic's political dominance
Turkey’s economy is booming despite dark shadow of volatility
Attacks, war and a boycott by Russia have failed to curb trade, consumption and growth
Turkey keen to take advantage of hunger for energy in Europe and at home
Country has emerged as the key place from where to transit eastern gas to Western Europe as Ukraine stays unstable
Failure to diversify and Ukraine belligerence now haunt Putin
Russia struggles to come to terms with perfect storm of sanctions and falling oil prices
Sharp drop in oil price and sanctions pile pressure on Moscow
Interest rate move failed to support rouble but could affect consumer spending
Battle for growth is biggest test yet for isolated Hungary
Premier’s policies have put country on collision course with EU and angered foreign investors
Protestors besiege government buildings in Kiev
MPs from ruling Party of Regions quit after deal forging closer links with EU is ditched
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