Officials in the economically struggling country of Greece have come to an agreement on a third bailout when all sides agreed upon to the terms following marathon length talks which were aimed at getting more money to Greece
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Russia Blocks Reddit Access Amid Censorship Push
In continuation of downward spiral in media freedoms, Putin’s Russia blocks Reddit in country
Russian Opposition Banned From Local Elections
New ruling leaves key Russian opposition banned and voting relegated to practical one party system
Russia Bans NGOs in Step Toward Another Cold War
Opposition members inside of Russia have been voicing concern recently about a law that was signed into effect that gives officials the power to shut down NGOs they view as “undesirables”
Europe’s Romani Mark Grim Anniversary Amid Repression
Remembrance of the Holocaust is time for continental soul searching for Europe’s Romani peoples
Possibility of Early Greek Elections is Increasing
Ruling Syriza Party is splitting after debt debate raising likelihood of early Greek elections
Greek PM Tsipras Facing Possible Fall Elections
Because of the split within the party, an emergency meeting will take place in September to determine whether or not to accept the terms handed out by the IMF.
Meaning of Russian Online Anonymity Crackdown
What is behind government moves to prevent use of widespread Russian online anonymity software
National Endowment For Democracy Banned in Russia
Czar Vladimir Putin takes stab at foreign charities as National Endowment For Democracy banned
Ukrainian Allies Should be Worried About Recent Voting
Many undemocratic practices that should have been abandoned seen in recent vote by Ukrainian allies