Finland’s foreign minister urged an EU-wide halt to Russian tourist visas, adding pressure ahead of bloc talks on Russia visa policy.
A Liberia-flagged oil tanker linked by reports to Russia's shadow fleet caught fire off Sochi, closing nearby beaches as the crew was evacuated.
Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze on a treason-related accusation tied to comments about the Abkhazia war.
Uzbekistan introduces subsidies covering up to 50% of costs for entrepreneurs building modern swimming pools, aiming to boost tourism and sports infrastructure by 2028.
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian travelers, with refusal rates up to 70%, disrupting tourism amid tightened EU visa rules.
Tatiana Kurashkevich, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Georgia on U.S. sanctions evasion charges, highlighting intensified international enforcement and potential trade sector impacts.
The UAE has reportedly conducted secret airstrikes on Iranian oil infrastructure amid escalating Iranian drone and missile attacks, shifting regional dynamics and impacting key economic sectors.