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Talks begin on PLN1bn support plan for ArcelorMittal steelworks in Poland
Talks have begun over a public support package for steelmaker ArcelorMittal Poland’s plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza, with the government considering a PLN1bn (€230mn) allocation for the plant’s modernisation.
Romania's coalition talks drag on past deadline
Missed deadline does not bode well for formation of multi-party coalition able to launch urgent fiscal reforms.
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska arrests opposition leader
SDS accused Republika Srpska's ruling SNSD of a "terror" campaign against the opposition after party leader Milan Milicevic's arrest.
Czech government reiterates domestic suppliers will have 60% share in Dukovany nuclear project
The Czech government reiterated that domestic suppliers will have a 60% share in the CZK407bn (16.4bn) project to construct two new blocks at the Dukovany nuclear power plant.
Russia bringing in de facto visa regime for Central Asia nationals, say critics
Rights campaigners, meanwhile, hit out at digital controls on migrants in country that they say will be used to corner people into joining armed forces.
Russia seeks to resume 5+2 talks on Transnistria, hints at new energy crisis
Fears Moscow could trigger a new energy crisis in separatist Transnistria if the pro-EU PAS wins Moldova's autumn general election.
Argentina's Milei and Italy's Meloni forge energy alliance with Eni-YPF LNG deal
Argentine President Javier Milei met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The meeting culminated in the signing of a key LNG project between YPF and Eni.
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Taiwan courts Guatemala with tech aid as China pressure mounts
Taiwan has pledged to deepen technological cooperation with Guatemala as the self-ruled island races to shore up diplomatic support against Beijing's relentless campaign to isolate it internationally.
Iran claims Israeli documents expose interference in nuclear talks and European complicity
Iran has escalated its rhetoric against Israel and certain European nations, claiming that recently obtained "strategic intelligence documents" demonstrate active Israeli participation in shaping the views of parties negotiating with Iran.
Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel's elite naval unit, Shayetet 13, intercepted the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in the early hours of June 9.
Abkhazian president says Russia will build “technical support base” on separatist region’s Black Sea coast
Badra Gunba's announcement conflicts with his predecessor's statement that Russia would establish a permanent naval base in the Georgian breakaway republic.
Ukraine and Russia trade missile and drone attacks as the war enters a new phase
Russian rockets and drones rained down on cities across Ukraine over the weekend of June 7, targeting, amongst other things, a children’s railway park. Dozens were killed and more injured.
88-year-old Turkish automaker boss flees guardians on hospital trip
Inan Kirac involved in inheritance dispute with daughter, a billionaire board member of Koc Holding.
Bulgaria’s government probes secret energy cartel allegations
PM Rossen Zhelyazkov orders ministers to take action after anticorruption NGO revealed businessman Hristo Kovachki's control over 150 energy companies.
Iran claims massive intelligence coup against Israel
Iran has declared what it claims to be one of the largest intelligence operations in history against Israel.
Israel threatens to block Gaza aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel has ordered its military to prevent a humanitarian ship carrying activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza to break the blockade.
“Greetings from Egypt” instagrams company boss sat in jail in Turkey
Kemal Sahin posted that he was visiting a garments plant in Alexandria – but the official record showed he was in Istanbul custody as part of Imamoglu operation.
Kyrgyzstan takes down tallest statue of Lenin
Monument in Osh replaced with a flagpole. Officials move quickly to explain why Moscow should not be offended.
Colombian opposition senator in critical condition after assassination attempt
Opposition Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay remains in a critical state following an assassination attempt during a political rally in Bogota.
Mystery of British tourist's heart "stolen" in Turkish hospital not resolved
Following international media coverage, government news agencies start circulating official explanations.