Major Russian banks face website access issues on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari following revocation of TLS/SSL certificates amid Western sanctions, shifting users to domestic browsers like Yandex.
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian travelers, with refusal rates up to 70%, disrupting tourism amid tightened EU visa rules.
Hungary’s Parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime minister terms, barring Viktor Orban's return and marking a key political shift.
UAE reportedly agreed to unfreeze billions in Iranian oil revenues to halt attacks, but denies the claims amid ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks.
The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from bidding on government cloud tenders in strategic sectors to reduce dependence on U.S. tech firms.
Uzbek banks saw a 30.9% increase in deposits in Q1 2026, led by Octobank's 416% surge, signaling rising liquidity and client confidence across the sector.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, setting a polarized political stage amid Macron's exit.
Uzbek banks saw credit portfolios grow by 19.3 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, with non-performing loans rising by 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly in state banks.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank’s privatization by halting non-core operations and transferring key assets to state agencies, with EBRD acquiring a 15% stake ahead of a 2025 privatization deadline.