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Dozens injured in violent police crackdown on Tbilisi pro-EU protest

Georgian Dream's decision to halt the country's EU membership process until 2028 sparked the largest and angriest demonstration since spring 2024.

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Putin juggles a “friendly” state visit to Kazakhstan with chilling missile threats for Ukraine

Anticipated announcements on big economic deals failed to materialise. Warnings Moscow could hit Kyiv with game-changing “Oreshnik” strikes did.

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Southeast Asia’s rising energy demands and what lies ahead

As Southeast Asia continues to grow economically and urbanise at a rapid pace, the region is emerging as a key player in global energy markets

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Georgian prime minister shelves EU accession process

PM Irakli Kobakhidze says Tbilisi to put accession process on hold until 2028 after European Parliament slams ruling party.

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CENUSA: The “Georgescu phenomenon” in Romania

Parallels drawn with Putin, Trump and Orban after Calin Georgescu’s surprise first round presidential election lead.

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Wild central banking policies to crash-land the Russian economy are tanking the ruble

It’s not often you get to describe central banking decisions as “wild”, but some of the choices being made in Moscow at the moment are completely out of the box. The famed macro-economic management team is making some extreme choices.

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Russia’s CBR halts purchasing currency as ruble drops

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) announced halting purchases of foreign currency on the domestic foreign exchange market from November 28 until the end of 2024 as part of the budgeted regular currency interventions with the Ministry of Finance.

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PANNIER: Grievous blow for the Pamiris as Tajikistan ends cooperation with the Aga Khan

Decades-old ties with chief benefactor and spiritual leader will be cut by latest serving of oppression from Dushanbe.

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BEIRUT BLOG: Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect amid mixed emotions

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect at 4:00 AM on November 27, bringing a temporary end to over a year of cross-border strikes and months of intense military escalation that claimed thousands of lives.

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Explosion on Zubin Potok canal escalates tensions between Kosovo and Serbia

ISTANBUL BLOG: How Ankara’s American embassy came to stand on “Ataturk” land illegally granted by Erdogan

Anti-Assad forces storm Syrian city of Aleppo, Iran points finger at Israel

Explosion on Zubin Potok canal escalates tensions between Kosovo and Serbia

Kosovan PM Albin Kurti claims the explosion was a terrorist attack aimed at destroying Kosovo's infrastructure.

ISTANBUL BLOG: How Ankara’s American embassy came to stand on “Ataturk” land illegally granted by Erdogan

In neat parallel, new Turkish House consulate in New York beset by FBI bribery investigation.

Anti-Assad forces storm Syrian city of Aleppo, Iran points finger at Israel

Syrian opposition forces have seized strategic locations in the country's second-largest city of Aleppo, including the airport, following 36 hours of intense fighting.

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Kretinsky close to Royal Mail deal after concessions to UK government

These include maintaining deliveries of letters six days per week and parcels Monday to Friday, and keeping the brand name and Royal Mail headquarters and tax residency in the UK for the next five years.

Support for far-right parties surges ahead of Romanian general election

Poll indicates far-right to take up to 30% of parliament seats after shock presidential election lead for Calin Georgescu.

UK-hating Russian politician Dmitry Medvedev buys $4.4mn British-made luxury yacht

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council and a vocal critic of Western nations, has reportedly purchased a GBP3.5mn ($4.4mn) luxury yacht manufactured in the United Kingdom.

Israel, Lebanon in disarray over reports of ceasefire failure

Israel's air force struck what it said was a Hezbollah rocket storage facility in southern Lebanon on November 28, as both sides accused each other of violating a day-old ceasefire meant to halt more than a year of cross-border fighting.

Romania’s Constitutional Court asks for presidential election recount

First round presidential election vote recount could lead to USR candidate Elena Lasconi losing her place in the runoff against far-right, pro-Russian Calin Georgescu.

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Support for far-right parties surges ahead of Romanian general election

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UK-hating Russian politician Dmitry Medvedev buys $4.4mn British-made luxury yacht

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Iraq blocks 4chan in latest internet crackdown

Iraq has expanded its internet restrictions, blocking access to several major international websites including the Internet Archive and 4chan, according to multiple sources across the country.

Iran hints at lifting internet restrictions in stages by March

Iran will gradually lift internet restrictions in three phases by the Iranian New Year in March, a senior government official said on November 29.

Chinese innovation park plans business centre in Serbia

Plan to launch business centre is part of increase in economic ties between Serbia and China after Free Trade Agreement came into effect in July.

Corruption probe launched into Armenian satellite project

Armenian officials cited potential financial mismanagement tied to the May 2022 launch of Armenia's first satellite.

Romania urges European Commission to take steps against TikTok after far-right candidate took shock presidential election lead

Calin Georgescu's unexpected lead is partly attributed to his successful campaigns on TikTok and other social networks.

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Who is investing in Ukraine?

New research shows both foreign and local investors are currently active in Ukraine.

INTERVIEW: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank financing Central Asia’s green future

The Chinese-owned multilateral development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has become a major player in Eurasia and a driving force between driving sustainable development in the region.

COMMENT: Trump 2.0 could be a blessing for Belarus

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko was quicker than many American news networks to pronounce Donald Trump the winner of the recent US presidential election. Lukashenko showered Trump with compliments as soon as the results were out.

INTERVIEW: Mobilising private finance for a greener future

EBRD director of sustainable business Gianpiero Nacci details how MDBs are bringing in private investment to help close the climate finance gap.

COMMENT: Will COP29 become a milestone in Azerbaijan’s long-term energy strategy?

After years of reliance on fossil fuel exports, Azerbaijan is steadily switching to renewable energy sources.

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Serbia's industrial production posts double-digit growth in October

Serbia's industrial production surged by 14.4% in October 2024 compared to the 2023 average, driven by strong performances across key sectors.

Turkey enters technical recession with 3Q official GDP release

Statistical institute has "done the job". Odds shorten on December bringing a rate cut.

Subsidy covers 87% of electricity bill charged to lowest-level household consumers in Turkey

Such social support programmes seen as underpinning support for country’s ruling AKP.

NBS forecasts inflation of 3.7% in 2025, growth at 4.5%

After briefly easing, inflation has approached the upper limit of the National Bank of Serbia’s target range.

Polish PPI eases decline in October

Poland's producer price index (PPI) fell 5.2% year on year in October (chart), following a revised fall of 6.2% y/y in September, the country’s statistics office GUS said on November 25.

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Aluminium producer Rusal brings fresh legal claims in London High Court case against Russian oligarch Potanin

Russia’s leading aluminium producer Rusal has escalated its legal battle against billionaire Vladimir Potanin, CEO of Norilsk Nickel, by filing additional claims in London’s High Court, bne IntelliNews can report.

Single time zone in Kazakhstan messing with citizens’ circadian rhythms

Business owners contend fewer people are going out, spending money.

INTERVIEW: Black & Veatch well-positioned for growth through energy transition

Global engineering, procurement and construction firm Black & Veatch is well-positioned both in the LNG space and across the broader energy sector to capitalise on the energy transition and ensure the company’s continued growth.

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire draws scepticism from politicians and Israeli public

Israel’s cabinet approved a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in what was a 10-1 vote in favour. The vote came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation on the evening of November 26.

EBRD warns of risks for emerging markets pursuing industrial policies

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Aluminium producer Rusal brings fresh legal claims in London High Court case against Russian oligarch Potanin

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ISTANBUL BLOG: Stupid as it gets

Turkey’s main opposition chair asks for spymaster’s help in preventing Gulenist infiltrations.

TEHRAN BLOG: Iran welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, calls for truce in Gaza

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmael Baghaei, welcomed the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and called on the international community to exert effective pressure on Israel to stop its war in Gaza.

ISTANBUL BLOG: Erdogan ally Bahceli has been posing with a gangster again

Soner Ergin turns up at MHP leader’s office on a mission to free his killer brothers.

VISEGRAD BLOG: Is this Poland's moment?

The weight of expectation falls on Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as Poland prepares to take over the EU’s rotating presidency and meet the challenge of incoming US President Donald Trump.

ISTANBUL BLOG: One in four law faculty deans at Turkey’s public universities have no law degree

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North Macedonia gets new eco-bus fleet as fuel crisis causes transport chaos in capital

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Global mean sea levels have increased by around 25cm since 1880

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These include maintaining deliveries of letters six days per week and parcels Monday to Friday, and keeping the brand name and Royal Mail headquarters and tax residency in the UK for the next five years.

Poll indicates far-right to take up to 30% of parliament seats after shock presidential election lead for Calin Georgescu.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council and a vocal critic of Western nations, has reportedly purchased a GBP3.5mn ($4.4mn) luxury yacht manufactured in the United Kingdom.

Israel's air force struck what it said was a Hezbollah rocket storage facility in southern Lebanon on November 28, as both sides accused each other of violating a day-old ceasefire meant to halt more than a year of cross-border fighting.

First round presidential election vote recount could lead to USR candidate Elena Lasconi losing her place in the runoff against far-right, pro-Russian Calin Georgescu.

Tech

Iraq has expanded its internet restrictions, blocking access to several major international websites including the Internet Archive and 4chan, according to multiple sources across the country.

Iran will gradually lift internet restrictions in three phases by the Iranian New Year in March, a senior government official said on November 29.

Plan to launch business centre is part of increase in economic ties between Serbia and China after Free Trade Agreement came into effect in July.

Armenian officials cited potential financial mismanagement tied to the May 2022 launch of Armenia's first satellite.

Calin Georgescu's unexpected lead is partly attributed to his successful campaigns on TikTok and other social networks.

Opinion

New research shows both foreign and local investors are currently active in Ukraine.

The Chinese-owned multilateral development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has become a major player in Eurasia and a driving force between driving sustainable development in the region.

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko was quicker than many American news networks to pronounce Donald Trump the winner of the recent US presidential election. Lukashenko showered Trump with compliments as soon as the results were out.

EBRD director of sustainable business Gianpiero Nacci details how MDBs are bringing in private investment to help close the climate finance gap.

After years of reliance on fossil fuel exports, Azerbaijan is steadily switching to renewable energy sources.

Data

Serbia's industrial production surged by 14.4% in October 2024 compared to the 2023 average, driven by strong performances across key sectors.

Statistical institute has "done the job". Odds shorten on December bringing a rate cut.

Such social support programmes seen as underpinning support for country’s ruling AKP.

After briefly easing, inflation has approached the upper limit of the National Bank of Serbia’s target range.

Poland's producer price index (PPI) fell 5.2% year on year in October (chart), following a revised fall of 6.2% y/y in September, the country’s statistics office GUS said on November 25.

Features

Russia’s leading aluminium producer Rusal has escalated its legal battle against billionaire Vladimir Potanin, CEO of Norilsk Nickel, by filing additional claims in London’s High Court, bne IntelliNews can report.

Business owners contend fewer people are going out, spending money.

Global engineering, procurement and construction firm Black & Veatch is well-positioned both in the LNG space and across the broader energy sector to capitalise on the energy transition and ensure the company’s continued growth.

Israel’s cabinet approved a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in what was a 10-1 vote in favour. The vote came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation on the evening of November 26.

Industrial policy is back "with a vengeance” but can have a distorting effect, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik told bne IntelliNews

Blogs

Turkey’s main opposition chair asks for spymaster’s help in preventing Gulenist infiltrations.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmael Baghaei, welcomed the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and called on the international community to exert effective pressure on Israel to stop its war in Gaza.

Soner Ergin turns up at MHP leader’s office on a mission to free his killer brothers.

The weight of expectation falls on Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as Poland prepares to take over the EU’s rotating presidency and meet the challenge of incoming US President Donald Trump.

It’s symptomatic of a higher education system that is on its knees.

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A highly anticipated week of UN talks on plastic pollution has started in Busan, South Korea. The summit is officially called the fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee discussions.

Most of Skopje's existing buses are out of operation due to a lack of fuel, leaving passengers stranded for hours.

There are two key drivers of sea level rise. First, water expands as it gets warmer. Second, ice on land – in the form of ice sheets and glaciers – melts and adds water to ocean basins, Our World in Data reports.

After failed talks in Azerbaijan at COP29, members did agree, however, to a carbon credit trading market. But it has such broad rules, the system may mean little improvement in emissions – or even higher emissions by buyers.

Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition.

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