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Czech court rules against French EDF in Dukovany nuclear tender lawsuit
The regional court in Czechia’s second-largest city, Brno, has rejected the lawsuit of the French Électricité de France filed against the previous ruling of the Czech antitrust office ÚOHS.
Kazakhstan raises $2.5bn in eurobonds
Issuance oversubscribed by a factor of two.
Fitch affirms Brazil 'BB' rating but flags fiscal uncertainties
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Brazil's long-term foreign currency rating at 'BB' with a stable outlook, citing the country's resilient economy but warning of mounting fiscal pressures and political uncertainties.
Serbia posts first trade surplus with Germany in two decades
Bilateral trade reached €9bn last year, with Serbia posting a €293mn surplus — a rare outcome for countries trading with Germany, one of the world’s largest exporters.
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Putin to skip Rio BRICS summit over ICC warrant as Xi signals no-show
Brazil's hosting of next month's BRICS summit is being overshadowed by the likely absence of two of the bloc's most powerful leaders, threatening to dent the gathering's geopolitical significance.
Senior Armenian cleric arrested over alleged coup plot
National Security Service claimed Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and his supporters were preparing to seize power through violent means.
Uzbek President appoints his daughter Saida as head of his administration
In a move widely interpreted as Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev consolidating his hold on power, he has appointed his daughter, Saida Mirziyoyeva, as head of the presidential administration – the second most powerful job in the country.
Iran president calls 12-day conflict solidarity opportunity for officials' transformation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the unprecedented solidarity created during the recent conflict provides an opportunity for transformation in management and officials' behaviour.
Argentina economy grows at fastest rate since 2022
Argentina's economy expanded 5.8% y/y in the first quarter of 2025, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth and the strongest performance since 2022, according to official data.
Iran parliament votes to suspend nuclear cooperation with UN watchdog
Iran's parliament has voted overwhelmingly on June 25 to suspend all cooperation with the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency.
Estonia already spending more than 5% on Nato defences as it prepares for possible war with Russia
Nato members are gathering in The Hague for the annual security conference on June 25 where the US is demanding countries increase defence spending to at least 5% of GDP by 2035. Estonia is already there.
Slovak President Pellegrini backs postponement of new Nato spending target to 2035
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has backed the postponement of the new Nato defence spending target of 5% of GDP to 2035.
Romania unveils ruling strategy, but fiscal plan and implementation remain key
2025-2028 Ruling Programme outlines broad reforms aimed at modernising state institutions and restoring fiscal discipline.
Fourth Georgian opposition leader handed prison sentence
bne IntelliNews witnessed a heavy police mobilisation leading Giorgi Vashadze roughly from the Unity-UNM headquarters and forcing him into an unmarked police car.
How President Trump clinched a ceasefire between Israel and Iran
Following twelve days of intense warfare between Iran and Israel, a ceasefire has been reached through direct US intervention and diplomatic support from other countries.
Russia courts Mexico with LNG offer as energy ties with US face strain
Russia is pushing to boost energy ties with Mexico, offering LNG and tech support as the country faces ageing infrastructure, low output, and heavy reliance on US gas.
The Belarusian opposition leaders Sergey and Svetlana Tikhanovsky vow to continue the fight to release more political prisoners
Belarusian opposition figures Sergey Tikhanovsky, and his wife, presidential contender Svetlana Tikhanovskaya vowed to continue their fight against Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and seek the release of more political prisoners.
Polish authorities thwarted assassination attempt on Ukrainian president in 2024, officials say
Polish and Ukrainian security services disrupted an attempt to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at Rzeszów airport in April 2024, the Security Service of Ukraine said on June 23.
COMMENT: Fico hints Slovakia won’t spend 5% GDP on Nato defence under his watch
Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Slovakia would not increase defence spending to 5% of GDP as demanded by Nato, as his country has better things to spend budget money on.
Romania’s new government endorsed by parliament
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's new executive has the urgent task of restoring Romania's public finances.