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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.
Ecuador gears up for crucial run-off as electoral body deploys high-tech safeguards
Ecuador is preparing for a crucial presidential run-off between Daniel Noboa and Luisa González on April 13, with the National Electoral Council implementing advanced security measures to ensure election integrity.
China ups tariffs on US goods to 125% - Trump's move!
China has sharply increased tariffs on US goods, raising levies from 84% to 125% in a direct response to the latest round of tariff hikes introduced by US President Donald Trump.
Iran to propose temporary nuclear deal to US amid growing tensions
Iran intends to propose a temporary nuclear agreement to the US to ease pressure from Washington and prevent further escalation of conflict.
Hungary's leading retailer mulls contingency plan in wake of government-mandated margin cap
Hungary's second-largest retailer Spar, incurred a loss in 2024 for the third consecutive year, weighed down by windfall taxes and state-imposed price measures that have hit its bottom line.