Europe
Bulgaria’s presidential election heads to runoff amid record-low voter turnout
The election unfolded amid concerns over inflation, energy prices and drone attacks in the Black Sea, with voters facing contrasting visions for Bulgaria’s foreign policy.
WORLD
Bulgarians vote for president as Black Sea drone attacks put security in focus
Polls place acting President Iliana Iotova and ex-caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov as leaders in a race of 27 candidates.
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Serbia election: Vucic faces challenge from student-backed movement
While Vucic has routinely outplayed Serbia's fractured opposition in the past, the leaderless youth movement has proved to be a tough opponent that rattled his firm grip on power in Serbia.
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BUSINESS
Union minister Piyush Goyal slams EU, wealthy nations over climate finance pledges
The Commerce Minister accused developed countries of failing to deliver promised climate funding to the Global South.
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Serbia’s student movement rallies tens of thousands ahead of election challenge to Vucic
The ‘Students Win’ list drew crowds to Belgrade’s Slavija Square ahead of parliamentary election, as the movement seeks to challenge the ruling Serbian Progressive Party.
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Polish women to protest strict abortion laws as Tusk’s reform pledge stalls
Demonstrations are planned in more than 20 cities as activists criticise proposed legal reforms they say are unlikely to survive a presidential veto.
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Greek students and teachers protest over rising living costs and education funding
Demonstrators demand affordable student housing, better school facilities and higher teachers' pay as protests spread across Europe.
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Albania protests enter eighth day as demonstrators clash with police
Protesters hurl petrol bombs and stones at police in Tirana as authorities use tear gas and water cannon amid demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
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Romanian lawmakers approve Luca Niculescu’s Cabinet, ending six-month political crisis
Niculescu pledged to begin work immediately, but analysts warned that a fragmented Parliament and tight budget could threaten the government’s stability.
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When Gen Z protesters push back against government policies: European edition | Explained
Fires, smoke and masked protesters mark Europe’s youth-led unrest as students challenge austerity, rising living costs and government policies.
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Trump blames immigration for France unrest, urges mass deportations
Bordeaux introduces a night curfew for unaccompanied minors after weekend riots, as the US president warns of Europe's future without tighter borders.
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Twelve migrants die in separate speedboat capsizings off Greek islands
An infant was among six people killed off Lesbos, while six others died near Samos as rescuers searched for three missing passengers.
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Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protests intensify
Seven officers are suspended amid clashes in Tirana, where 167 people have been arrested and 388 criminally prosecuted, according to the police chief.
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Slovenia's last remaining glacier shrinks as climate change accelerates ice loss
The disappearance of Triglav Glacier and the shrinking Skuta ice field highlight the impact of low winter snowfall and hotter summers on Alpine water reserves.
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Albania PM rejects resignation calls as student protests continue
Demonstrators demanding lower education costs and action against corruption clashed with police in Tirana, forcing parliament to cancel its session.
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Eight missing after second ship fire off Romania as Black Sea risks grow
Four people were rescued from the San Marino-flagged Wine Trader, while a separate fire aboard the tanker Yara J left its crew safe.
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