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‘Asbestos ship’ ordered to leave Croatian waters

bne IntelliNews August 12, 2025

The Moby Drea has been at the centre of a public row since arriving in Split for reconstruction work that includes the removal of asbestos-containing panels

Turkey sells purebred Arabian foal Ergunes in online auction

Akin Nazli in Belgrade August 12, 2025

State agricultural organisation TIGEM turning a notable profit breeding and raising champion horses.

North Macedonia ranks highest in emerging Europe for greenfield FDI performance

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje August 12, 2025

With under 2mn inhabitants and 2024 GDP of $16bn, the country punches well above its weight as an FDI destination, finds fDi Intelligence.

Romania and Slovenia rival NASDAQ 100 returns over the past decade

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje August 12, 2025

InterCapital's Divo Pulitika says Romania and Slovenia have delivered some of the highest equity returns globally over the past decade.

European beekeepers oppose higher duty-free honey imports from Ukraine

bne IntelliNews August 12, 2025

The European Beekeeping Association (EBA) has called on the European Commission to delay a planned increase in duty-free honey imports from Ukraine, warning that the move risks worsening pressure on the EU’s honey market.

Fire reported at Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's cargo port

bne IntelliNews August 12, 2025

Fire reported near cargo port of occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as Ukraine warns of catastrophic risks from Russian military actions at Europe's largest atomic facility.

Naftogaz wins Austrian court approval to seize Russian assets worth over €120mn

bne IntelliNews August 12, 2025

Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz Group has secured permission from an Austrian court to enforce a $5bn arbitral award against Russia, in the latest step in its effort to recover compensation for the seizure of its assets in Crimea.

Russia's Tatarstan region reports massive Ukrainian drone attack

bne IntelliNews August 12, 2025

Russia's Tatarstan region reports a massive drone attack, with air raid sirens sounding in Almetyevsk, as defence systems intercept 25 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions.

Armenian businessman launches $500mn arbitration case against Yerevan

bne IntelliNews August 12, 2025

Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan seeks $500mn in international arbitration against Armenia over alleged illegal expropriation of his electricity distribution company.

Argentina's Milei defends vetoes in nationwide address

Mathew Cohen August 12, 2025

Argentine President Javier Milei delivered his seventh nationwide address, defending controversial vetoes published earlier.

US warns investors over Nicaragua border seizures

bnl editorial staff August 12, 2025

The United States has cautioned American investors about risks in Nicaragua after the Central American nation passed legislation that critics describe as a sweeping land grab along its borders with Honduras and Costa Rica.

Iran revives Mark 1 Dacia Logan as Pars ‘Nova’ in relaunch

bnm Tehran bureau August 12, 2025

Move over Vauxhall, Iran's former GM plant has nabbed the Nova moniker for a rehashed Dacia sedan from the early 2000s!

Romania’s Social Democrats threaten coalition boycott

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest August 12, 2025

Ruling coalition has been under strain over policy differences, particularly on fiscal reforms and public sector restructuring.

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor offers $3,000 monthly payments to Moldova protesters

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest August 12, 2025

Shor calls on supporters to set up a protest camp in Chisinau's main square ahead of September general election as he seeks to oust pro-EU ruling PAS.

Azerbaijan and Armenia unveil contents of new peace treaty

Cavid Aga in Warsaw August 12, 2025

Agreement initialled in Washington on August 8 outlines comprehensive commitments to end decades of conflict.

Tourists in Turkey fed up with cash-only and card payment scam merchants

bne IntelliNews August 11, 2025

Frustration growing among holidaymakers already convinced country has fallen out of the “budget-friendly” league.

Kosovo's months-long political deadlock cost economy €300mn

bne IntelliNews August 11, 2025

Kosovo Business Alliance warns lengthy political crisis has paralysed state decision-making and caused massive losses across the economy.

US ends Ukraine war funding, says vice president JD Vance

bne IntelliNews August 11, 2025

US Vice President JD Vance has said that Washington has stopped financing Ukraine’s war effort, signalling a shift in policy under President Donald Trump towards pushing European allies to take greater responsibility in supporting Kyiv.

Iran restarts production of Peugeot 207 sedan after five-year hiatus

bnm Tehran bureau August 11, 2025

Iran Khodro, Iran’s largest carmaker, has announced the resumption of production of the Peugeot 207 sedan after a five-year hiatus. But, will anyone buy it?

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe dies two months after assassination attempt

bnl editorial staff August 11, 2025

Colombian senator and right-wing presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay has died following a two-month battle to survive gunshot wounds sustained at a campaign rally.

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