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Croatian president to defy Constitutional Court and run for PM
Zoran Milanovic calls Constitutional Court a "mortal threat to Croatian democracy" after it warns he cannot run in general election while serving as president.
Hungarian government officials threaten retaliation against Spar criticism
Spar will pay the price for its baseless and unfair accusations against Hungary, according to Minister for Construction and Transport Janos Lazar.
Russia to create sperm bank for childless men leaving to fight in Ukraine
Natalia Strebkova, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region, revealed this plan during a meeting of the local parliament, where she underlined the “importance” of preserving “the lineage of a serviceman.”
Polish central bank chief faces suspension after parliament files motion for trial
The ECB is likely to defend Glapinski, considering the motion and the rhetoric that accompanies it a political challenge to the central bank’s independence.
Iranian leader Khamenei pushes another year of production in Nowruz message
The ‘supreme’ leader and spiritual leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, said the primary goal of the Persian New Year was to increase the pace of production through the massive involvement of the country's residents.
Sixteen million livestock set to perish in Mongolia’s “dzud”
Red Cross talks of heart-wrenching scenes, with piles of dead animals scattered across the snowy and icy steppes.
Bosnia gets green light for start of EU membership talks
Bosnia has made strong reform progress over the last year, and will start talks as soon as it fulfils conditions set by the European Commission.
CEZ net profits more than halve in 2023 to CZK29.6bn
CEZ also confirmed that it signed an agreement to buy 55% of Gasnet, the largest Czech gas distribution company, for €846.5mn.
Serbian foreign minister's Moscow trip likely to spark fresh calls to freeze EU accession process
Ivica Dacic arrives in Moscow days after Russian President Vladimir Putin was re-elected in rigged election.
European Commission warns Romania risks losing funds over slow reforms
Officials say they are “very concerned” about fiscal slippage and lack of reform progress.
RBI under strong US pressure to drop Strabag share swap deal with Deripaska
The controversial share swap deal with sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska would allow RBI to repatriate €1.5bn of earnings trapped in Russia.
Magyar accuses Orban’s inner circle of tampering with evidence in high-profile corruption case
New opposition figure says he has gathered evidence that could lead to the fall of the Orban government.
Wagner Group fighter shoots business partner in St. Petersburg restaurant – and sits back down to finish his dinner
A Russian man who fought for the Wagner Group in Ukraine has been arrested after shooting a business associate at a St. Petersburg restaurant.
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No punitive action from Council of Europe against Turkey in Kavala and Demirtas cases
Despite calls for a tough move, human rights body opts to pursue more dialogue over Erdogan regime’s refusal to release philanthropist and Kurdish politician.
Venice Commission says Hungary’s sovereignty defence act violates international standards
Advisory body to the Council of Europe says Orban regime's ban on foreign political funding much too broad.
Slim hopes of EU enlargement progress ahead of European Parliament elections
EU members are pushing for the start of accession talks with Bosnia at this week’s EU Council, but wider progress unlikely before June elections.
Slovak presidential candidates clash over Ukraine ahead of weekend vote
Pellegrini calls for peace talks, while Korcok says "the peace you talk about is capitulation".
Bulgaria thrown into new political crisis, snap general election likely
Hopes of progress on Schengen and Eurozone entry dashed after Gerb blows up talks with CC-DB on government rotation.
Poland’s Tusk says motion to try central bank chief is 'ready'
Any attempt to put Glapinski before the State Tribunal is likely to provoke anger from the European Central Bank.
Seed of dissent: EC imposes fresh restrictions on Ukraine agriculture exports under European farm lobby pressure
The European council agreed to add several new agricultural products to a list that reimposes tariffs and quotas on Ukraine agricultural product imports to the EU, voting on a surprise decision to expand the list.