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Refugee smuggling is a big, bad business

by Scott Tong
Aug 28, 2015
The networks moving migrants to Europe are highly complex and competitive.
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Exit Grexit, enter Brexit. Could the UK quit the EU?

by Stephen Beard
Jul 23, 2015
Many Brits are unhappy with Europe, maybe enough to vote for leaving the union.
Some in the U.K. want Britain to exit the European Union, whose flag, right, flies next to the Union Jack at EU headquarters in Brussels. Those Britons are angry about the EU's treatment of Greece.
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Greeks in crisis

Greece heads to crucial referendum

by Stephen Beard
Jul 3, 2015
Greeks' vote Sunday may determine whether they stay in the eurozone.
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Greeks in crisis

Greece's car dealers prosper amid widespread hardship

by Stephen Beard
Jun 24, 2015
Greeks are betting that a car is a safer option for their money than a bank.
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Strong dollar lures Americans to Europe

by Lauren Silverman
Apr 14, 2015
With the dollar creeping up on the euro, Americans are finding bargains in Europe.
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European eclipse sheds light on solar power challenges

by Dan Weissmann
Mar 20, 2015
Power grids have to be re-engineered to keep up with new sources of electricity.
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Ukraine raises interest rate to 30 percent

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 4, 2015
The hike comes as Ukraine's central bank seeks to tackle rampant inflation.
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The euro is dropping, but airfares aren't

by Noel King
Jan 22, 2015
Planning an inexpensive trip to Europe? Better research airfares first.
A Virgin Atlantic passenger plane comes in for a landing at Heathrow Airport.
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EU votes to push Google break-up

by Stephen Beard
Nov 27, 2014
Lawmakers say Google shouldn't promote its own services in search results.
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By The Numbers

The numbers for November 6, 2014

by Tony Wagner
Nov 6, 2014
A plan is coming together to resuscitate the eurozone. Let's do the numbers.
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