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Tension mounts as Georgian riot police clash with protesters over foreign agents bill 2.0
Charles Michel, head of the European Council, emphasised that the draft law contradicts Georgia's EU accession trajectory.
Shutdown of controversial far-right conference in Brussels triggers debate over free speech
The conference demonstrates the spread and rise of the radical right, which could become the third largest force in the European Parliament in June.
Pro-Kremlin Voice of Europe resumes operations from Kazakhstan
Media platform that has promoted far-right EU politicians was expelled from Czechia last month.
Creditors of Liberty Steel Ostrava greenlight restructuring plan
Creditors vote to eject biggest of them, power supplier Tameh Czech, from the list of creditors.
US investor to build $1bn magnesium mining complex in Romania
First European magnesium mining project in a decade will ease continent's reliance on imports from China.
Russian peacekeeping forces reportedly leaving Nagorno-Karabakh
Withdrawal would be a significant shift in the post-conflict landscape of the South Caucasus.
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IMF says Estonia should take decisive steps to restore its competitiveness
The slow start to 2024 means the economy will stagnate this year, but the recovery should gain further momentum in 2025, the IMF forecast.
Serbia’s President Vucic, the prophet of doom
The Serbian president has repeatedly warned that the world could be heading for the worst conflict since WW2.
Russia pushes Iran to release its sailor from captured Israeli container ship
Iranian authorities said they would provide Russian embassy officials with access to its citizen who was captured as part of the crew of the Israeli-owned MSC Aries.
Israel's financial markets hold despite Iranian missile strikes and threat of regional war
Israel's financial markets shrugged off the April 13 Iranian missile strikes, which will have a minimal economic impact in the short term, say analysts
Georgian Dream leader punched in head by MP amid uproar over return of “the Russian law"
President takes to social media to declare: "Georgia will not surrender to resovietisation."
Russia’s war economy boosted by rising oil prices
Brent crude oil prices remained near a six-month high this week, hovering around $90 per barrel amidst fears of an oil price spike driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
US Speaker Johnson releases preliminary details of a new $43bn Ukraine aid package
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has released preliminary details of a new aid package for US allies that he says could be put to a vote this week.
Fiala meets Biden to discuss support for Ukraine
US President praises Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU.
Hungary attracts Southeast Asian guest workers in growing numbers
At the same time CEE workers leave because of Hungary's low wages.
Bosnian Serbs threaten to secede if UN adopts resolution on Srebrenica genocide
Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik urges MPs to endorse resolution denying the Srebrenica genocide and says Serbs can no longer live alongside Bosnian Muslims.
Huge billboard in Tehran calls Israel 'weaker than a spider's web' after weekend attack
A large billboard has gone up in the Iranian capital, calling Israel “weaker than a spider’s web” following the Islamic Republic’s drone and missile strike on Israel on April 13.
Dollar retreats in Tehran's market following Iran’s response to Israel
Exchange rates in Tehran's Ferdowsi Street saw a surprise decline on April 15, following Iran's first direct targeting of Israel two nights earlier
UK, US ban trading in Russian aluminium, copper, nickel
The London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have blocked the trade of aluminium, copper and nickel produced by Russia, the UK government announced late on April 12.
Hungary’s election committee clears Magyar’s bid to run in EP election
The former Fidesz insider has shaken up the political status quo as he is now polling at 14-15%, in third place.