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Serbian protesters mark Vidovdan with calls to end president's 12-year rule
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ankara worried by growing air superiority of Israel and Greece.
Colombia's ex-president Duque finds friendlier audience as DJ after rocky tenure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Argentina confident of $2bn IMF disbursement despite missing reserve targets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commenced its first review of Argentina under President Javier Milei's new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) $20bn programme.
Kazakhstan denies Ukrainian drones attacking Russia via its airspace
Moscow said dozens crossed western parts of its neighbour headed for Russian targets.
Nato members agree to 5% GDP spending hike, but will they pay?
Nato leaders agreed to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 and renewed their commitment to collective defence at the Nato summit held in the Hague on June 25, but how many of them will pay?