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Ecuador's Noboa secures presidential win with 55.95% of vote
Ecuador's Daniel Noboa has retained the presidency by winning the April 13 run-off election with 55.95% of the vote as per the National Electoral Council (CNE), with 92% of ballots counted.
Argentina to lift currency controls after clinching key IMF deal
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board has approved a $20bn bailout package for Argentina, capping weeks of intense negotiations aimed at shoring up the country's ailing foreign reserves
Iran FM to visit Russia ahead of second round of US talks
Russia is heavily invested in Iran's nuclear programme, including removing spent fuel as part of the original 2015 nuclear agreement.
Hungary's Viktor Orban discusses energy issues with Erdogan in Ankara
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for bilateral talks in Antalya, which focused on energy issues and developing bilateral economic, military and defence cooperation.
Fidesz launches full-scale assault against Tisza Party MEP over EU funds suspension comment
Hungary's ruling party is seeking to deflect blame for the continued suspension of EU funds by singling out a recent remark made by Kinga Kollar, an opposition MEP of the Tisza Party.
S&P revises Hungary’s outlook to negative, citing stagflation risks and fiscal slippage
Standard & Poor’s has revised Hungary’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to negative, warning that increasing fiscal slippage and persistent inflation could threaten macroeconomic stability ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Thousands rally against corruption in Bulgaria
Protesters say 'mafia' has taken over Bulgarian government, judiciary, media and other institutions.
Iranian rial gains 10% against US dollar on talks with Trump envoy
Traders in Tehran and across Iran have been offloading the US dollar as talks with Trump envoy Steve Wiktoff are seen as positive by markets.
Croatia faces labour market squeeze ahead of summer tourist season
Labour shortages have become a defining feature of Croatia’s post-pandemic economy, reflecting long-term demographic challenges facing one of Europe’s top tourist destination.
Deadlock in Kosovo as opposition rejects parliament speaker candidate
PM Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje remains short of the majority needed to elect a speaker and form a government.
Fitch confident Bulgaria heading for euro adoption
Rating agency says Eurozone entry to boost government stability after series of unstable coalitions that stalled reform progress.
Dollar falls 3% in Iran as nuclear talks with US conclude in Oman
Foreign exchange rates in Tehran’s open market mostly declined on April 12, as Iranian and US officials began negotiations in Oman.
UPDATE: Iran hails indirect talks with US as 'generally good' with negotiations to resume next week
Iran and the United States have concluded high-level nuclear talks in Oman, with Trump's special envoy and Iran's foreign minister briefly talking.
Iran and US hold 'indirect' nuclear talks in Oman
Iran and the United States are holding high-level talks in Oman aimed at restarting negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme as part of a potential breakthrough in relations.
Erdogan opponent Imamoglu attends first court hearing, held in Silivri prison
Case concerns alleged insult he directed at Istanbul's chief prosecutor.
UPDATE: Hungary blocks EU sanctions on Serbia's deputy PM
Vulin claims Hungary and Slovakia have blocked EU sanctions on him after he made a series of controversial remarks in the European Parliament earlier this week.
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Gasoline prices in Turkey down 1% as Trump’s tariffs hit oil prices
Despite annual decline, gasoline price in Turkey still compares a few times higher than the seven liras seen in 2021.
Turkey’s main opposition chair calls UK PM Starmer ‘loser’ in Guardian interview
Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party chair Ozgur Ozel has hit out at the UK’s PM and Labour Party chair, Sir Keir Starmer, for keeping mum amid attacks on its sister party.
Serbia's Vucic mobilises supporters for weekend rally in the capital
President seeks to display strength following months of protests and dwindling support.
Romania’s Banca Transilvania expands in Moldova with takeover of top microfinance firm Microinvest
Acquisition to allow Victoriabank to diversify its portfolio and client base by integrating Microinvest’s strong position in the microfinance sector.