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Kosovo’s authorities shut down Serbian tax office in North Mitrovica
Pristina is targeting parallel institutions in the majority Serb north of the country.
Risk of Israel-Turkey war in new Syria assessed by Israeli government commission
Turks could even come to pose greater threat to Israel than Iranians did, warns panel headed by ex-national security chief.
Energy crisis in Moldova’s separatist Transnistria escalates
Russia-backed separatists step up their propaganda blaming the pro-EU government in Chisinau for the crisis.
Turkish textile maker Akin Tekstil fires 152 on negative impacts of real lira appreciation
Extension of “forbearance measures”, meanwhile, will keep Turkey’s “zombie” companies on feet at least until end of 2025.
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas reportedly bids for Lukoil’s Bulgarian asset
Lukoil aims to sell Bulgarian refinery and petrol stations after Sofia banned imports of Russian crude oil.
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Turkey-Iran border dispute escalates over new fuel tax
Turkey’s recent decision to end a long-standing tax exemption on fuel for Iranian transit trucks has triggered a major backlog at the Bazargan border crossing and left some 300 trucks stranded daily in harsh winter conditions.
Cost of producing one Turkish lira coin surpasses three lira
Embarrassments caused by depleted currency include public toilet fee only kept at one lira thanks to two-lira subsidy.
Tajik “terrorist” reportedly appointed Syrian defence ministry operational HQ chief
Sayfiddin Tajibayev’s jihadist group fought in offensive that toppled Assad.
Thousands of Montenegrins demand resignation of ministers after Cetinje shooting
45-year-old Aco Martinovic took the lives of 12 people in a shooting spree in Cetinje on January 1.
Greeks cross border for cheap clothes, food and fuel after Bulgaria enters Schengen zone
Bulgaria and Romania gained full membership of the Schengen border-free area on January 1.
Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region opts for self-imposed energy blockade
Thousands hospitalised after days in freezing homes, but Tiraspol refuses help to ease energy crisis.
Serbia braces for possible US sanctions on Russian-owned oil company NIS
Serbian government braces for the potential economic and political ramifications of the US' decision as it seeks to balance relations with Russia and the West.
Bangladesh explores tank purchase from Turkey as India receives request for Hasina’s extradition
Bangladesh has initiated talks with Turkey’s Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.S. to procure 26 light tanks, with delivery expected in 2025
Bulgaria heading towards new general election as Gerb ends coalition talks
Gerb pulled out of talks after Democratic Bulgaria rejected its proposals for prime minister.
Milanovic exploits healthcare scandal in struggle to hold on to Croatian presidency
Presidential race has been overshadowed by the recent arrest of former health minister Vili Beros on bribery charges.
Italy eyes restart of Albania migrant processing scheme despite legal hurdles
Rome's plans to host migrants in Albania while their applications are processed stalled when Italian courts blocked a decision to send the first group to Albania.