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CHISINAU, Moldova – Near-final results in Moldova’s local elections show Chisinau’s incumbent mayor, pro-European Dorin Chirtoaca, slightly ahead but without enough votes to win outright. The ballot on Sunday was seen as a test of whether Moldova would remain committed to European integration or choose to move closer to Russia. …

BUCHAREST, Romania – Romania’s president says he needs to closely examine legislation approved by Parliament granting supplementary pensions to lawmakers, following criticism of the proposal. Parliament voted 303-124 on Tuesday approving extra pensions based on time lawmakers serve in the legislature. President Klaus Iohannis said Wednesday he will review the …

SKOPJE, Macedonia – Macedonia has changed its asylum law to let migrants entering the country illegally avoid jail if they leave within three days. Thursday’s move follows a series of fatal accidents involving migrants traveling through Macedonia on the way to more prosperous European countries, following dangerous routes to avoid …