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Russia seizes control of major lithium deposit in eastern Ukraine

bne IntelliNews June 29, 2025

Russian forces have taken control of a village in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast that is also the site of Europe’s largest known lithium ore deposits that will gut the recent minerals deal signed on April 30 with the Trump administration.

Serbian riot police clash with anti-government protesters

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade June 29, 2025

Tensions flared when riot police attempted to disperse crowds heading towards government buildings following months of largely non-violent demonstrations.

Kaczyński re-elected as PiS leader as party gears up for election in 2027

bne IntelliNews June 29, 2025

Jarosław Kaczyński has secured another term as leader of the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party on June 28 during a party congress in Przysucha. Kaczyński, who has held the top position in PiS since 2003, received 1,214 delegate votes.

Serbian protesters mark Vidovdan with calls to end president's 12-year rule

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade June 28, 2025

Peaceful protest turns violent in late evening with riot police using tear gas and pepper spray to push back crowds.

Iran orders deportation of undocumented Afghans

bnm Gulf bureau June 27, 2025

Iran has issued orders for all "unauthorised foreign nationals" to leave the country as part of new policies communicated to the national police commander, according to official statements targeting Afghans.

Russia’s Tinkov and Calvey bet on Mexican fintech as Plata targets $10bn IPO

Ben Aris in Berlin June 27, 2025

Two of the most prominent figures in post-Soviet finance, Oleg Tinkov and Michael Calvey, have reunited as investors in Plata, a rapidly growing Mexican fintech aiming to replicate the success of Tinkoff Bank, Russia’s first online-only fintech.

Polish astronaut docks at ISS after historic launch aboard Ax-4 mission

bne IntelliNews June 27, 2025

The Crew Dragon capsule carrying Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski successfully docked with the International Space Station on June 26, completing Poland’s first crewed space mission since 1978.

A row has broken out between Hungary and Ukraine over Kyiv’s right to join the EU

bne IntelliNews June 27, 2025

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed this week that 95% of Hungarians are against Ukraine’s accession to the EU.

Czech real estate tycoon Vitek is reportedly mulling sale of his CPI empire

Albin Sybera in Prague June 27, 2025

CPIPG is one of the largest real estate groups in Central Europe, with assets in all the V4 countries and Germany.

Erdogan ‘not feeling even 10%’ of pressure he should from Western capitals over jailing of rival, says Turkish opposition chief

bne IntelliNews June 26, 2025

Europe signals to strongman “world has no alternative to him”, encouraging his crackdown on democracy, says Ozgur Ozel.

Erdogan indicates Turkey edging closer to F-35, Eurofighter jet deals after Nato summit leader talks

bne IntelliNews June 26, 2025

Ankara worried by growing air superiority of Israel and Greece.

Colombia's ex-president Duque finds friendlier audience as DJ after rocky tenure

Cynthia Michelle Aranguren Hernández June 26, 2025

Colombia's former president Iván Duque has embarked on a second career as a DJ, trading the mahogany-panelled corridors of the Casa de Nariño for the neon-lit world of boozy nightclubs since leaving office in 2022.

Serbian students issue ultimatum: elections or civil disobedience

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade June 26, 2025

Students say the ruling coalition is unable to address what they describe as the country’s most severe socio-political crisis in decades.

Argentina to try Iranian officials in absentia over 1994 Buenos Aires bombing

Alek Buttermann June 26, 2025

Argentina will prosecute 10 Iranian and Lebanese nationals in absentia over the 1994 AMIA Jewish Center bombing that killed 85 and injured 300—the deadliest terror attack in the country’s history.

Croatia’s Žito Group launches IPO

bne IntelliNews June 26, 2025

Proceeds from the agricultural group's IPO are earmarked for projects in its new investment cycle and selective acquisitions.

Ecuador recaptures most-wanted drug lord 'Fito' after year-long manhunt

bnl editorial staff June 26, 2025

Ecuadorean authorities have recaptured the country's most-wanted fugitive, drug lord José Adolfo Macías Villamar, known as "Fito," following a dramatic 10-hour operation that ended more than a year on the run.

Putin heads to Belarus for EEU summit amid divisions within bloc

Tom Aris in Berlin June 26, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Belarus on June 26-27 to attend events commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Serbia arrests alleged coup plotters ahead of Vidovdan protest

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade June 26, 2025

Several people have been arrested and accused of plotting to violently overthrow the government ahead of a major anti-government rally.

IMF: Chile can grow faster – but it won’t be like the 1990s again

Si Guo and Andrea Schaechter for IMF June 26, 2025

Chile's socioeconomic strains stem from growth fading to 2%. Outpacing peers is harder due to ageing population and weak global tech gains. IMF urges supply-side fixes: slash red tape, boost female workers, leverage green energy and ramp up R&D

Iran’s Supreme Leader declares Israel was crushed by Iranian strikes

bnm Tehran bureau June 26, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appeared in a recorded televised address on June 26, following the Iran-Israel ceasefire, hailing what he described as Iran’s victory over the "fake regime” of Israel.

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