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Albania probes Democratic Party’s $6mn US lobbying contract
Investigation into Democrats' contract with former Trump lawyer launched days before Albania's May general election.
Turkish billionaire to transform New York air base into yoghurt plant with $1.2bn investment
Project billed as largest natural food manufacturing investment in American history.
Romania’s High Court rejects appeal to resume annulled presidential elections
Far-right politician Calin Georgescu won the first round of the election that was annulled in December 2024, but has been barred from standing in the May 2025 re-run due to his extremist views.
Montenegro’s parliament speaker urged to resign over nephew's shooting spree from official vehicle
Danilo Mandic opened fire from a parliament car in central Podgorica, injuring two people and raising fresh concerns about gun violence in the Western Balkans.
Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu shares illustration of his cell
As regime launches new wave of detentions, Imamoglu mocks Turkish leader Erdogan over a lack of evidence.
US postpones sanctions on Serbia’s NIS until June 27
Sanctions on NIS were first introduced by Washington on January 10 as part of a broader package targeting Russian-linked entities in response to the war in Ukraine.
Last three New York prosecutors resign in protest at Trump pressure in 'Turkish House' mayor bribery case
Eric Adams was charged with accepting bribes from Turkish nationals in exchange for an illegal consulate permit.
Far-right candidate George Simion leads poll ahead of Romanian presidential election
Simion set to lose in the second round to either of his main challengers, but the race for second place is tightening.
Serbia’s Vucic to attend Moscow Victory Day parade despite EU warnings
Brussels has warned that Vucic’s presence at the May 9 parade could effectively end Serbia’s European integration process.
International envoy blocks funding for ruling Bosnian Serb party
Decision follows a series of steps by Republika Srpska towards secession from Bosnia, triggered by the entity’s President Milorad Dodik.
Inhabitants of earthquake-hit Istanbul spend night in parks and other open spaces amid aftershock fears
Frustration as stores hike prices of first-aid kits and tents.
First attempt to arrest Bosnian Republika Srpska President Dodik fails
Representatives of the State Investigation and Police Agency (SIPA) surrounded Republika Srpska’s government building, but were prevented from entering.
Kosovo shuts down Serbian-run water company in Strpce as tensions rise
Closure is part of Pristina’s efforts to curb parallel institutions operating under Belgrade’s directives within Kosovo.
Panic grips Istanbul as inhabitants flood onto streets following 6.2-magnitude earthquake
151 people hurt jumping from buildings. Mobile networks collapse. Roads gridlocked as people attempt to exit city.
Turkey restricts planned caesarean deliveries, MP protests at latest assault on women's rights
Lawmaker objects to mentality that "sees women as nothing more than birth machines".
Series of earthquakes shake Istanbul
Largest quake measured at 6.2-magnitude. Event another reminder future could bring a calamity in the 7s or higher.
Protesters against UAE beach development deal target Montenegrin parliament
Rally outside parliament in Podgorica as MPs debate tourism and real estate deals critics claim threaten Montenegro's environment and rule of law.
Turkey drops leaflets on Iraqi mountains urging Kurdish PKK to surrender
Turkish military aircraft dropped leaflets over mountainous areas in Duhok Province within the Kurdistan Region on the morning of April 22.
Investment deal with UAE sparks protests in Montenegro
Montenegrins are divided over agreements with the UAE on investments in tourism and real estate development affecting one of Europe's longest beaches.
Turkey to renovate 1,500-year-old dome of Hagia Sophia
Special process designed to avoid damaging mosaics on inner surface.