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Romania's coalition talks drag on past deadline
Missed deadline does not bode well for formation of multi-party coalition able to launch urgent fiscal reforms.
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska arrests opposition leader
SDS accused Republika Srpska's ruling SNSD of a "terror" campaign against the opposition after party leader Milan Milicevic's arrest.
Russia seeks to resume 5+2 talks on Transnistria, hints at new energy crisis
Fears Moscow could trigger a new energy crisis in separatist Transnistria if the pro-EU PAS wins Moldova's autumn general election.
88-year-old Turkish automaker boss flees guardians on hospital trip
Inan Kirac involved in inheritance dispute with daughter, a billionaire board member of Koc Holding.
Bulgaria’s government probes secret energy cartel allegations
PM Rossen Zhelyazkov orders ministers to take action after anticorruption NGO revealed businessman Hristo Kovachki's control over 150 energy companies.
“Greetings from Egypt” instagrams company boss sat in jail in Turkey
Kemal Sahin posted that he was visiting a garments plant in Alexandria – but the official record showed he was in Istanbul custody as part of Imamoglu operation.
Mystery of British tourist's heart "stolen" in Turkish hospital not resolved
Following international media coverage, government news agencies start circulating official explanations.
Construction bosses turn witness in Turkey’s investigation into “Imamoglu Crime Syndicate”
Prosecution secures confessions from multiple individuals who experience claimed enlightenment in jail. Critics contend probe is entirely political and bogus.
PSD dithering delays government formation and urgent fiscal reforms in Romania
Leader of Romania's largest party has yet to decide who to nominate for prime minister.
Boss of Turkish fuel retailer Teco arrested as part of Imamoglu operation
Regime says it's targeting "tentacles" of "octopus-like" crime syndicate under Istanbul mayor. Critics scoff at bogus investigation aimed at removing political threat to Erdogan.
Arrests made after Serbian student leader attacked by mob in Belgrade
A Serbian student who has become a symbol of opposition to ongoing university blockades was attacked near Student City in New Belgrade.
European Commission concludes Romania breached fiscal consolidation plan
Romania must come up with convincing corrective actions by the end of the month to prevent disciplinary measures.
Moldovan PM warns of Russian plan to deploy 10,000 troops in Transnistria
Dorin Recean says Moscow is intensifying efforts to interfere in Moldova's domestic politics to secure a more Kremlin-aligned government in Chisinau.
EU selects 13 global strategic raw materials projects to boost supply security
European Commission publishes list with projects in Emerging Europe, Central Asia, Africa and elsewhere as bloc strives to reduce dependency on a handful of global suppliers.
Bulgaria gets green light for eurozone entry as protesters gather in Sofia
Far-right, pro-Russian protesters block entrances to Bulgaria's parliament and central bank.
Regime order goes out to clear images of jailed mayor Imamoglu from Istanbul
Ban on materials featuring Erdogan's chief political rival applied to all public transport in city.
Kosovo's EU bid depends on dialgue with Serbia and functioning institutions, says Commissioner Kos
Kosovo remains the only Western Balkan country without EU candidate status.
Russia’s Gazprom has quietly shelved Turkey gas hub plan, says report
Project praised by Putin no longer seen as viable, sources at energy giant cited as saying.
Russia demands Ukraine's de facto capitulation with Istanbul demands
Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Istanbul for the second direct ceasefire talks on June 1 that made little progress in laying out the groundwork for the mooted 30-day ceasefire suggested by the Trump administration in March.
Romania’s president expects fiscal plan by June 5, new government by mid-June
PNL interim president Ilie Bolojan seen as most likely next prime minister.