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Protesting farmers threaten to occupy Bulgarian capital
Farmers to intensify daily protests unless demands for more subsidies and the resignation of Agriculture Minister Kiril Vutev are met.
New Serbian parliament inaugurated amid protests by opposition MPs
Opposition MPs say the December 2023 general and municipal elections were rigged to deliver victories for the ruling SNS.
Angry crowds chant “Can anybody hear my voice?” as Turkish health minister addresses earthquake memorial
Slogan references calls heard from many victims who died trapped under rubble before rescue teams could arrive.
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Politician's reference to “130,000” reopens question of how many died in Turkey’s quake disaster
Shadow of devastation worsens as displaced realise Erdogan’s pledge of 319,000 new homes by first anniversary of catastrophe was an empty promise.
Five companies interested in building new reactors at Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP
Russian companies not allowed to bid for expansion of Bulgaria's only nuclear power station, intended to ensure country's energy security.
President of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska goes on trial in Sarajevo
Trial of Milorad Dodik for approving laws that defy the authority of the Bosnian Constitutional Court and high representative starts after multiple delays.
EU warns over Kosovo police operations against Serbian-run institutions
European Commission spokesperson says raids and closure of facilities will have negative effects on the daily lives of Kosovo Serbs.
Turkish central bank chief quits citing “smear campaign”
Finance minister rushes to reassure markets resignation will not blow Turkey’s new economic programme off course.
Rheinmetall takes over Romanian military vehicles plant to increase footprint on Nato's eastern flank
Dusseldorf-based military equipment company has strengthened its presence in Central and Eastern Europe since the start of the Ukraine war.
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Procter & Gamble staff held hostage in Turkish factory in “Gaza protest” freed
Police staged a raid nearly nine hours into the standoff when the gunman took a bathroom break.
Romanian government fears losing at least $2bn in Rosia Montana gold project litigation
Canada’s Gabriel Resources has been seeking between $2bn and $6.5bn in compensation after the Rosia Montana gold mining project was blocked by the Romanian authorities.
Serbia’s Komercijalna Banka quits Kosovo after switch to euro
The euro became Kosovo's exclusive currency from February 1, ending the longstanding practice of dinar transactions in majority-Serb parts of the country.
Turkey sinks to lowest ever score on Corruption Perceptions Index
Country has few democratic checks and balances, insufficient laws against corruption and a reluctance to enforce such laws, says Transparency International.
Croatia’s Fortenova probes interest in sale of agricultural business
Funds from offloading agricultural businesses to reduce debt and finance investments in core areas.
Serbia to produce kamikaze drones as it ramps up military capacity
President Vucic says Serbia must be “fully prepared” to defend itself amid “madness” of modern world.