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Huge Istanbul demonstration over Imamoglu, democracy planned for Saturday
Protest also declared as start of opposition campaign to make jailed politician Turkey's next president.
Moldova detains pro-Russian Gagauzia governor in crackdown on Russia-linked party
Evghenia Gutul faces charges related to the illegal financing of the banned Shor Party.
Russian pranksters trick Kosovo PM Kurti in fake call
Kurti told prankster posing as Latvian president he was victim of hybrid war by Russia and said US special envoy Richard Grenell brought down his last government.
Serbia faces international pressure over sonic weapon claims
Disturbing footage from a mass protest on March 15 shows the crowd abruptly scattering during a 15-minute moment of silence for the victims of the Novi Sad tragedy.
Turkey seizes three more companies as part of Imamoglu crackdown
Government has a long track record of using deposit insurance fund TMSF as a tool for wealth transfer.
Bosnia’s Dodik defies travel ban to visit Israel and Serbia
Earlier this month Bosnia’s state authorities announced a central arrest warrant and travel ban for Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik.
US defers visa waiver after Romania bans far-right candidate from presidential election
Timing of decision raises speculation given top US officials’ support for Calin Georgescu.
Serbian president meets EU leaders in Brussels as protests continue to grow
The talks are part of a broader diplomatic push to strengthen Serbia's ties with Western partners amidst mounting domestic unrest.
Who will be Serbia’s next prime minister?
Among the potential successors to Milos Vucevic are Finance Minister Sinisa Mali, former PM Ana Brnabic and Foreign Minister Marko Djuric.
Erdogan a “dictator”, Imamoglu becoming “martyr” as regime shatters last pieces of Turkey’s democracy
Officials step up warnings as street protests take place for sixth night. Berlin tells Ankara an EU aspirant must adhere to rule of law.
Peaceful protests held in Skopje over Kocani nightclub fire
Thousands of people gathered to protest over the fire in Kocani that claimed the lives of 59 young people and injured almost 200.
Turkish opposition calls for boycott of media ignoring mass ‘free Imamoglu’ protests
Regulator has issued threats to channels showing live broadcasts of huge demonstrations. Photographers have been targeted for detention, says NGO.
S&P sees risk of lira instability in Turkey amid mass protests
Latest figures indicate central bank has sold towards 10% of its FX reserves in currency fight.
Serbian opposition leader shot at in his apartment
Dr. Dragan Milic's Citizens' Group is a vocal opposition force against the ruling Serbian Progressive Party in Serbia's third city Nis.
Moldovan businessman Platon to be extradited by UK for Russian laundromat trial
Veaceslav Platon was arrested in London after an extradition request by Moldova, which accuses him of organising a conspiracy to move vast sums of money out of Russia between 2010 and 2014.
Early polls inevitable says Turkey’s opposition after 13.5mn non-party members vote “in solidarity” to make jailed Imamoglu candidate
Challenger to Erdogan messages from prison that he’s “very happy” so many people took ballot box opportunity.
Imamoglu tumult on financial markets yet to pose threat to Turkey’s ruling regime
Heavy anticipation builds for the Monday morning market opening.
Serbian deputy PM thanks Russian spy agencies for support during protests
Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin is a staunch proponent of Serbia's close ties with Russia.
“I will never bow,” says jailed Imamoglu ahead of vote set to endorse him as candidate who can topple Erdogan
Interrogation papers show him rejecting “unimaginable accusations and slanders”.
Istanbul mayor Imamoglu formally arrested, dismissed and transferred to infamous Silivri prison
With municipal HQ crowded with protesters, regime may be waiting for right moment to seize the building and city authority.