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Fitch warns political turmoil puts fiscal consolidation at risk in Romania
The collapse of Romania’s coalition government could disrupt fiscal consolidation efforts, which are key to resolving the negative outlook on Romania’s BBB- rating, rating agency said.
Commission moves to impose financial penalties on Poland over changes to Supreme Court
Decision elevates the long-lasting spat between Poland and Brussels over Warsaw’s judiciary reforms to a new height.
Afghans, Iranians in Tehran protest against Pakistani backing for a Taliban Afghanistan
Hundreds descend on Pakistani Embassy. Iranian foreign ministry says reports Islamabad bombed Panjshir Valley resistance forces are under investigation.
Turkish airport with next to no passengers put up for sale
PPP project Zafer Airport enjoys a government guarantee for 1.28mn passengers. Last year, it served 7,200. It peaked in 2017 at 104,000.
Western Balkans coal power plants defy emissions rules, causing thousands of deaths
Air pollution from coal-fired power plants in the Western Balkans caused the deaths of around 19,000 people in three years, says a new study.
Belarusian opposition leaders Maria Kolesnikova and Maksim Znak were sentenced to over a decade in jail
Belarusian opposition leaders Maria Kolesnikova, who campaigned with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in last year’s presidential election, and lawyer Maksim Znak were sentenced to 11 year and 10 years respectively for allegedly plotting a coup.
Nord Stream 2 completed as last pipe section welded into place
The last piece of pipe was welded into place on September 7, completing the construction of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia’s vast Yamal gas fields directly to Germany and bypassing Ukraine.
Intense fighting in Afghanistan's Panjshir between Taliban and NRF rebel forces
Intense fighting continues in the northern Afghanistan province of Panjshir, where rebel forces are resisting the Taliban takeover.
Strong summer tourism season to boost Adriatic economies
Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Slovenia are reporting that visitor numbers are close to the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
Hungarian central bank sees little chance of government slashing 5.9% deficit target despite stellar growth
MNB expects the government to use additional proceeds from better-than-expected growth to boost expenditures this year ahead of election.
Low-cost airline Uzbekistan Express takes wing
Carrier to serve as budget alternative of Uzbekistan Airways in "hybrid model".
Violent protests mark inauguration of Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro head
Controversial inauguration rocked the country, with supporters of President Milo Djukanovic accusing Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic’s government of sacrificing the security of Montenegrins to serve the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Moldova’s biggest bank MAIB plans IPO abroad
MAIB is already listed on the Moldovan stock exchange, but is eyeing a listing in London, Amsterdam, Warsaw or Bucharest.
Anti-vaxxers storm public broadcaster's office in Ljubljana
Protesters managed to get into the news studio before the police intervened.
Protesters break through police barrier, blockade entrance to Montenegro’s Cetinje
A group of protesters blocked the main road into the historic Montenegrin capital of Cetinje ahead of the controversial inauguration of the new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro.
Romania’s reformist USR-PLUS ready to overthrow its own government
USR-PLUS to work with radical rightwing AUR to bring no-confidence motion against Florin Citu's government.
State managers of Kyrgyzstan’s seized Kumtor gold mine ‘risk flooding catastrophe’
Canadian miner Centerra Gold claims evidence of irregular water flows down pit walls. Officials respond that an attempt is under way to undermine their reputation.
Angry UK holidaymakers launch petition to shift Turkey from travel red list
Travel expert says British transport minister has not budged because he must be “suspicious” of Ankara’s coronavirus data.
Albanian PM appoints world’s most female-dominated cabinet
Over 70% of Rama’s new government are women including heads of key ministries of finance, energy and foreign affairs.
Poland declares state of emergency along border with Belarus to stem migration
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda declared a state of emergency along the border with Belarus on September 2 in an attempt at stemming illegal migration from Belarus.
