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Turkish government accused of exploiting jailing of Imamoglu to speed up "crazy" Canal Istanbul megaproject

Everyone should understand that Istanbul does not have a single drop of water it can sacrifice, warns city mayor.

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UKRAINE REMONT: rail freight companies prepare for reconstruction

Ukrainian freight operators are racing to develop the country’s rail logistics and capture market share ahead of a potential end to hostilities and reconstruction.

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COMMENT: Zelenskiy is increasingly monopolising power in Ukraine

In a surprisingly negative article for the normally pro-Ukraine The Economist, the magazine has heavily criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for monopolising power and undermining its democratic institutions.

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Who is going to Moscow May 9 victory day parade?

Who will attend Putin’s Victory parade on May 9? The guest list will be a barometer of Russia’s standing in the world and how far he has got in building an alternative international community in the Global South.

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BERTRAND: Trump’s tariffs on China are the same as sanctions on Russia and will also fail

Fundamentally, the extreme tariffs on China are the exact same mistake as the sanctions on Russia and will have the same principal effect: to prove in the eyes of the world the impotence of the United States.

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Kremlin proposes a "frozen reserves for airplane and parts" deal to White House

Russia has approached the White House with a deal to use the approximately $5bn of Central Bank of Russia frozen assets trapped in the US to buy Boeing-manufactured planes and parts after a ceasefire in Ukraine goes into effect.

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Beijing VS Washington on rare earths – and why the US is losing, and losing badly

At present the US faces the dual challenge of having alienated China, the primary global supplier of rare earths, while Washington has also seen its relations with potential alternative partners strained.

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Boosting Mongolia’s democracy with reform remains an uphill battle

Cohort of lawmakers want to strip away rules and regulations that have put democratic values in a chokehold. Elite accused of copy-pasting Chinese system.

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"Republic of prison campuses" Turkey has so many inmates, 100,000 sleep on floor

To deal with overflow, authorities often choose to put hardened criminals on probation rather than political prisoners.

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Azerbaijani politician enters third week of hunger strike, over 10kg lost as health deteriorates

Sanctioned Balkan politicians step up lobbying of Trump administration

Hungary sets out 2026 budget blueprint with ambitious 4.1% growth target

Azerbaijani politician enters third week of hunger strike, over 10kg lost as health deteriorates

Tofiq Yagublu started the hunger strike in response to what he called a politically motivated and unjust court ruling that sentenced him to nine years in prison on fraud and document forgery charges.

Sanctioned Balkan politicians step up lobbying of Trump administration

After the US dropped sanctions on Hungary’s Antal Rogan, politicians from Albania, Bosnia and Bulgaria want similar decisions in their favour.

Hungary sets out 2026 budget blueprint with ambitious 4.1% growth target

Hungary's National Economy Minister has unveiled the main figures from the 2026 budget draft, while revising some of the 2025 budgetary targets.

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North Korea is making billions of dollars a year from supplying Russia with weapons

North Korea has rapidly transformed into a significant arms supplier for Russia and is making billions of dollars a year in the process.

Time Magazine names Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa among 2025’s 100 most influential people

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential leaders by Time magazine in its annual list released on April 16. President al-Sharaa was included in the "Leaders" category.

Russia accuses EU of “Euronazism” over victory day threats to Serbia

Russia has sharply criticised the European Union after reports emerged that Brussels could block Serbia’s accession bid if its president attends a military parade in Moscow commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Russia removes Taliban from terrorist list, acknowledging it as legitimate leadership of Afghanistan

Russia has formally removed the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organisations, officially recognising it as the legitimate government of Afghanistan on April 17.

Brazil's Gol extends deadline for $1.9bn financing due to Trump tariff volatility

Brazilian airline Gol has pushed back the deadline for investors to analyse its proposed $1.9bn financing package, citing market volatility created by US President Donald Trump's recently announced tariffs.

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Uzbekistan’s Borderless university applications for emerging market students startup flourishes

“Students are not picking universities. They just want to leave and study abroad. We make that happen,” says the CEO and founder of Borderless, an online application that helps students from emerging markets find a university place.

Bosqar’s Mplus expands with Conectart and Valoris acquisitions 

Croatia-based BPO company announces takeovers in Romania and Slovakia expanding its footprint in the CEE region.

CONFERENCE CALL: Aurora Women in Tech Global Awards

“Why is it women only get less than 3% of Venture Capital funds? There is not a pipeline problem. There is a perception problem,” says Isabella Ghassemi-Smith, head of the Aurora Tech Award, which promotes women-led start-ups.

Tech startups in Turkey raise $58mn in worst quarter since 2023

Figures make Turkish sector "second league".

Russia's IT sector fears re-entry of Western competitors

As discussions intensify around the possible return of Western companies to Russia, the domestic IT industry is increasingly concerned that renewed competition from foreign firms could deal a serious low to local tech players.

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“I am a political prisoner,” writes Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in Financial Times op-ed

"The global wave of democratic backsliding may have begun in Turkey. I believe the pushback will begin here, too," says chief political rival to country's long-ruling president Erdogan.

COMMENT: Could the US strike a deal to restart Nord Stream gas pipeline?

US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to do business with Russia and tap into its vast raw material resources. But restarting the Nord Stream gas pipeline is the only US-Russian business project that looks viable.

ING: Is sell America Inc. now a thing?

US Treasuries are not behaving as a safe haven. They have cheapened versus the risk free rate, in a significant manner. The 3yr auction was a mess. There is now heightened nervousness ahead of the 10yr auction. Is 'sell America' a thing now?

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: The sheer comedy that is Turkey's opposition

Erdogan's trolls must have been splitting their sides as CHP leader got himself re-elected unopposed.

Picula: Serbia will not enter EU while it sits on four chairs

Serbia's long path to EU membership remains uncertain under its current leadership, which “sits in four chairs”, according to the European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula.

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Poland’s core inflation rate holds steady at 3.6% y/y in March

Poland’s core inflation, an indicator that measures price growth excluding movement in prices of food and energy, came in at 3.6% y/y in March (chart) after posting the same reading in February, the National Bank of Poland said on April 16.

Russian ruble value surges to become world's best performing currency YTD

The Russian ruble strengthened to RUB82.3 to the dollar on April 16, making it the best performing currency in the world YTD and outperforming other assets like gold as well.

IMF: Migration and refugee policies steer people, and economies, in new directions

When destination countries tighten migration and refugee policies, it has economic ripple effects elsewhere, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a blog. Migration has always been an integral part of humanity’s history and success.

Polish inflation rate confirmed at 4.9% y/y in March

Although inflation remains above the National Bank of Poland’s target range of 1.5%-3.5%, the continued stability in price growth so far in 2025 has shifted the central bank’s monetary policy outlook.

Abdi Ipekci remains most expensive shopping avenue in Istanbul

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Slovenian blue chips ride mega-trends to outpace regional peers 

Slovenia’s leading listed companies are capitalising on global trends such as ageing populations, energy transition and financial inclusion.

Southeast Asia welcomes water festivals, but Myanmar’s celebrations damped by earthquake aftermath

Countries across Southeast Asia kicked off annual water festival celebrations on April 13, but in Myanmar, the holiday spirit was muted as the country continues to recover from a powerful earthquake that struck late last month

India eyes deeper trade ties with trusted economies

India is poised to significantly reshape the global trade landscape by expanding partnerships with trusted allies such as the US, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the Carnegie India Global Technology Summit in New Delhi

PANNIER: Turkmenistan follows the rise and rise of Arkadag’s eldest daughter Oguljahan Atabayeva

Rate of ascent appears to make her odds-on for speaker of parliament role.

Farm to front line: Ukraine's wartime agriculture sector

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ISTANBUL BLOG: Turkey’s opposition is at it again, insulting the intelligence of voters

CHP’s performance amounts to a circus show that the Erdogan regime is only too happy to live with.

ASIA BLOG: Is China preparing to poke the paper tiger in the White House?

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BALKAN BLOG: Albania’s moment to make a push for EU accession

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ASIA BLOG: China suddenly recognises need for community, in a region Beijing has long polarised

President Xi made no mention of long-standing territorial issues with China’s closest neighbours including Japan, South Korea and the self-governing country long claimed as an integral part of China by Beijing: Taiwan.

ISTANBUL BLOG: Episode 12 in which Trump tells Bibi he can leave Turkey to him

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North Korea has rapidly transformed into a significant arms supplier for Russia and is making billions of dollars a year in the process.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential leaders by Time magazine in its annual list released on April 16. President al-Sharaa was included in the "Leaders" category.

Russia has sharply criticised the European Union after reports emerged that Brussels could block Serbia’s accession bid if its president attends a military parade in Moscow commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Russia has formally removed the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organisations, officially recognising it as the legitimate government of Afghanistan on April 17.

Brazilian airline Gol has pushed back the deadline for investors to analyse its proposed $1.9bn financing package, citing market volatility created by US President Donald Trump's recently announced tariffs.

Tech

“Students are not picking universities. They just want to leave and study abroad. We make that happen,” says the CEO and founder of Borderless, an online application that helps students from emerging markets find a university place.

Croatia-based BPO company announces takeovers in Romania and Slovakia expanding its footprint in the CEE region.

“Why is it women only get less than 3% of Venture Capital funds? There is not a pipeline problem. There is a perception problem,” says Isabella Ghassemi-Smith, head of the Aurora Tech Award, which promotes women-led start-ups.

Figures make Turkish sector "second league".

As discussions intensify around the possible return of Western companies to Russia, the domestic IT industry is increasingly concerned that renewed competition from foreign firms could deal a serious low to local tech players.

Opinion

"The global wave of democratic backsliding may have begun in Turkey. I believe the pushback will begin here, too," says chief political rival to country's long-ruling president Erdogan.

US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to do business with Russia and tap into its vast raw material resources. But restarting the Nord Stream gas pipeline is the only US-Russian business project that looks viable.

US Treasuries are not behaving as a safe haven. They have cheapened versus the risk free rate, in a significant manner. The 3yr auction was a mess. There is now heightened nervousness ahead of the 10yr auction. Is 'sell America' a thing now?

Erdogan's trolls must have been splitting their sides as CHP leader got himself re-elected unopposed.

Serbia's long path to EU membership remains uncertain under its current leadership, which “sits in four chairs”, according to the European Parliament rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula.

Data

Poland’s core inflation, an indicator that measures price growth excluding movement in prices of food and energy, came in at 3.6% y/y in March (chart) after posting the same reading in February, the National Bank of Poland said on April 16.

The Russian ruble strengthened to RUB82.3 to the dollar on April 16, making it the best performing currency in the world YTD and outperforming other assets like gold as well.

When destination countries tighten migration and refugee policies, it has economic ripple effects elsewhere, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a blog. Migration has always been an integral part of humanity’s history and success.

Although inflation remains above the National Bank of Poland’s target range of 1.5%-3.5%, the continued stability in price growth so far in 2025 has shifted the central bank’s monetary policy outlook.

Monthly prime rent on luxury retail street $250 per square metre.

Features

Slovenia’s leading listed companies are capitalising on global trends such as ageing populations, energy transition and financial inclusion.

Countries across Southeast Asia kicked off annual water festival celebrations on April 13, but in Myanmar, the holiday spirit was muted as the country continues to recover from a powerful earthquake that struck late last month

India is poised to significantly reshape the global trade landscape by expanding partnerships with trusted allies such as the US, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the Carnegie India Global Technology Summit in New Delhi

Rate of ascent appears to make her odds-on for speaker of parliament role.

Despite the twin pressures of war and drought, Ukraine’s agricultural sector continues to be a driving force behind the country’s economy, with experts confident of continued growth and investment.

Blogs

CHP’s performance amounts to a circus show that the Erdogan regime is only too happy to live with.

The US intimidates certain countries. But America is just a paper tiger. Don’t believe its bluff. One poke and it’ll burst!

Albania has a realistic chance of joining the EU by the end of this decade.

President Xi made no mention of long-standing territorial issues with China’s closest neighbours including Japan, South Korea and the self-governing country long claimed as an integral part of China by Beijing: Taiwan.

Israel’s PM arrives at White House having just bombed into ground Syrian military air base Turkish president Erdogan wanted to take over.

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The administration of President Donald Trump is sceptical about much renewable energy, but not about enhanced geothermal, which is also known as next-generation geothermal.

If Easter Sunday is sunny, Romania will experience very high production of solar energy and extremely low electricity consumption.

Google has confirmed its first geothermal energy agreement in the Asia-Pacific, partnering with Baseload Power Taiwan to advance sustainable energy efforts on the island.

Moscow experienced an unprecedented high temperature on April 16, 2025, setting a new record for the warmest day since records began in 1920.

In a historic move aimed at curbing the climate impact of global maritime transport, the International Maritime Organisation has secured agreement on a sweeping new framework to slash greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

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