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Serbia's Vucic makes surprise visit to Ukraine
The visit risks aggravating already tense relations with Moscow, after Russian intelligence scolded Serbia for supplying weapons to Ukraine.
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Top Argentine court confirms six-year sentence, lifetime ban for ex-president Fernandez de Kirchner
Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld the corruption conviction of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Iran sees quick nuclear agreement possible with Trump
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on June 11 that an agreement that can ensure the continued peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme is within reach and could be achieved rapidly.
Syria's new regime cracks down on women's beachwear
Syria's new authorities crack down on beachwear with Islamic modesty rules for women swimmers.
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Poland to receive 180 K2 tanks in €5.1bn deal
The signing ceremony for the second executive agreement on delivering 180 K2 tanks for the Polish army is expected to take place at the end of June.
EU adds Lebanon and Algeria to anti-money laundering risk list
EU adds Lebanon and Algeria to anti-money laundering risk list in bid to deal with informal exchanges.
Zelenskiy says Orban making "historic mistake" on Ukraine war in first interview with Hungarian press
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of launching a direct attack on Hungary, after the Ukrainian leader gave his first interview to the Hungarian press since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Polish PM Tusk facing confidence vote after his candidate loses presidential bid
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is about to face a vote of confidence in the Sejm on June 11, following the narrow defeat of his preferred candidate, Rafał Trzaskowski, by Karol Nawrocki in the presidential run‑off on June 1.
Hungary’s state debt manager to double FX issuance target after government ups deficit forecast
Hungary’s Government Debt Agency has revised its financing plan after the National Economy Ministry raised its cash-flow deficit forecast by HUF651bn (€1.62bn) to HUF4.7 trillion for 2025 after the ministry released May budget figures.
World Bank, Erste and ING all slash Romania's 2025 growth forecasts
Downward revisions made amid growing concerns over fiscal imbalances, sluggish investment and political uncertainty.
Ukrainian refugees fuelled Polish economy with €16bn boost in 2024
The study by consultancy Deloitte for UNHCR found that nearly 70% of working-age Ukrainians in Poland now have jobs, just shy of the 75% employment rate among locals.
Slovak environment ministry permits shooting of 126 protected brown bears
The Slovak Ministry of Environment, headed by the SNS party nominee Tomas Taraba, has permitted the shooting of 126 protected brown bears since the beginning of this year, which includes 24 exemptions.
Georgian interior ministry undergoes major reshuffle
Reshuffle follows the resignation of sanctioned former Georgian interior minister Vakhtang Gomelauri and his deputy.
Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court rejects president’s request for referendum on euro adoption
Sofia recently got the green light from the European Central Bank and the European Commission to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026.
Wave of attacks rocks Colombia as peace process falters
A coordinated series of bombings and armed attacks across southwestern Colombia killed at least 8 people and wounded several others on June 10, exposing the mounting security challenges facing President Gustavo Petro's embattled administration.
US troops deploy to Panama for canal exercises amid sovereignty protests
US military personnel have commenced joint training exercises in Panama following a controversial bilateral agreement that has sparked widespread public opposition in the Central American nation.
Thunberg claims Israel 'kidnapped' Gaza flotilla activists in international waters
Swedish rights activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of "kidnapping" her Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters and committing a crime.
Iran, Venezuela to sign forgotten free trade agreement
Iran and Venezuela will finalise their long-awaited free trade agreement, with the text and annexes set for ministerial signing by June 12, the head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organisation said.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum braces for first face-to-face with Trump at G7
Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, will attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on 15–17 June 2025, in what will be her first high-level diplomatic engagement since taking office last year.
Hungarian PM delivers firebrand Pentecost speech at far-right rally in France
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has declared that nationalist forces will seize control of the European Union within "a year or two", and is vowing to reshape the bloc from within and end what he calls the dominance of "Brussels bureaucrats".