The EU and Mercosur launched a provisional free trade zone impacting automotive, machinery, and pharmaceuticals, with key regulatory hurdles and environmental concerns pending resolution.
Uzbek payment providers Paynet, Payme, and Click report strong but varied Q1 2026 profit growth, with Paynet leading on a 314% surge boosted by a one-time dividend.
Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day parade will omit military vehicles for the first time in years due to operational security concerns amid heightened regional tensions.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Madjar will meet with the European Commission to negotiate the release of billions in EU funds frozen under the previous government.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declines parliamentary seat post-election, focusing on party leadership amid incoming new government led by Peter Marki-Zay.
Alexander Eichwald expelled from AfD after mimicking Hitler’s speech style at a party event, sparking controversy and internal party conflict.
A fake BBC video circulated online falsely showed a stolen Cezanne painting in Ukrainian President Zelensky’s office, linked to a Russian GRU disinformation network.
Ryanair will close its Berlin base in 2026 and cut flights by 50%, citing rising aviation taxes and airport fees in Germany that undermine budget airline operations.
The US Treasury will not extend temporary sanctions exemptions for Russian and Iranian oil imports, signaling tighter restrictions and potential supply impacts.
Turkey is actively working to resume peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, positioning itself as a key diplomatic intermediary amidst escalating regional conflicts.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemns Russian TV host Solovyov's insults, prompting Italy to summon Russia’s ambassador amid broad political support and media coverage.
NATO jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea during a planned flight on April 20, escalating airspace monitoring amid regional tensions.
Lufthansa will cancel 20,000 flights from June to October 2026 to save over 40,000 tons of jet fuel amid rising energy costs and Middle East instability.
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.
France and Poland launch a joint military satellite project to enhance EU defense autonomy and reduce dependence on non-European communication systems by 2030.