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ECB Clears UniCredit to Raise Commerzbank Stake Above 30%
ECB approval allows UniCredit to exceed 30% ownership of Commerzbank, advancing its bid for control despite opposition from Germany.
Editorial Team · Oct 16, 2026
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Foreign Retailers Face Mounting Asset-Control Risks in Russian Market
Foreign retailers including Auchan, Leroy Merlin and Metro face heightened Russia asset-control risk as temporary management spreads.
Editorial Team · Oct 4, 2026
Business
Kolesnikova Says EU-Minsk Contacts Could Curb Russia’s Belarus Leverage
Maria Kolesnikova urged the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarusian political prisoners and reduce Russia’s influence.
Editorial Team · Oct 3, 2026
Business
Swiss Voters Reject Neutrality Curbs That Would Have Limited Sanctions Policy
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have sharply limited sanctions policy, preserving flexibility on EU-aligned measures.
Editorial Team · Sep 28, 2026
Business
United Russia Leads Duma Vote as Investors Track Policy Continuity
United Russia leads Russia’s Duma vote with 57.76% after 82.19% of protocols counted, signaling continued policy control.
Editorial Team · Sep 21, 2026
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Georgia Detains Ex-Defense Minister Baramidze on Treason-Related Charge
Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze on a treason-related accusation tied to comments about the Abkhazia war.
Editorial Team · Sep 12, 2026
Business
Cl0p Hacker Group Linked to Russia Claims Data Breach of Nearly 50 Global Firms
Cl0p hackers linked to Russia claim data breaches at nearly 50 global companies, including Philips and Shell, raising concerns over market security and sector risks.
Editorial Team · Aug 14, 2026
Business
Russian Bank Websites Flagged as Unsafe by Major International Browsers Amid SSL Certificate Revocations
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.
Editorial Team · Aug 4, 2026
Business
Greece Significantly Increases Schengen Visa Denials for Russian Travelers Amid Seasonal Peak
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian travelers, with refusal rates up to 70%, disrupting tourism amid tightened EU visa rules.
Editorial Team · Jul 30, 2026
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Hungarian Parliament Limits Prime Minister Terms to Two Four-Year Periods
Hungary’s Parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime minister terms, barring Viktor Orban's return and marking a key political shift.
Editorial Team · Jun 16, 2026
Business
UAE Reportedly to Unfreeze Billions in Iranian Oil Revenues Amid Regional Tensions
UAE reportedly agreed to unfreeze billions in Iranian oil revenues to halt attacks, but denies the claims amid ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Editorial Team · Jun 13, 2026
Business
EU Proposes Limits on Microsoft and Google Access to Strategic Government Cloud Contracts
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.
Editorial Team · Jun 2, 2026
Business
Uzbek Banks See 30.9% Growth in Deposits in Q1 2026, Octobank Leads with 416% Surge
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.
Editorial Team · May 8, 2026
Business
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Confirms Candidacy for 2027 French Presidential Election
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, setting a polarized political stage amid Macron's exit.
Editorial Team · May 4, 2026
Business
Uzbek Banks See Credit Portfolio Growth Amid Rising Non-Performing Loans in Q1 2026
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.
Editorial Team · Apr 28, 2026
Business
Uzbek Government Accelerates Privatization of Asakabank with Significant Asset Transfers
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.
Editorial Team · Apr 21, 2026