Coalition talks stall as parties split over budget rules
Negotiators failed to agree on spending limits for next year, leaving the draft budget in limbo and raising the prospect of another round of talks.
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Parliament sets early election date after months of deadlock
Lawmakers backed a dissolution motion by a wide margin, opening a short campaign that will test new parties and long-standing alliances alike.
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EU ministers weigh tougher rule-of-law conditions for cohesion funds
A proposal on the table in Brussels would link future payments more tightly to judicial reforms, a change that could reshape regional budgets.
Neighbours agree to coordinate border infrastructure plans
Officials signed a memorandum on joint road and rail crossings, promising shorter waiting times for freight and travellers within three years.
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New sanctions package targets shipping and dual-use exports
The measures focus on vessels and intermediaries used to bypass earlier restrictions, along with components that can serve military purposes.
Air defence units expand coverage around key energy sites
New systems and mobile teams have been deployed to protect power plants and substations that were repeatedly targeted last winter.
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New interconnector links two national power grids
The line increases cross-border capacity and should help smooth price spikes by letting cheaper electricity flow where it is needed.
Car makers expand battery output as EU demand shifts
Plants across the region are retooling assembly lines for electric models, a costly bet that local suppliers hope will secure jobs for a decade.
Technology
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Fintech start-up opens a second office as its user base doubles
The company plans to hire engineers locally and expand into neighbouring markets after a funding round led by regional investors.
Universities launch a joint programme on applied machine learning
Three universities will share courses, computing resources and industry projects in a bid to keep graduates in the country.
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Return migration rises as remote work opens new options
More young professionals are moving back home while keeping jobs abroad, changing the outlook for towns that lost residents for decades.
Rights groups call for faster processing of asylum claims
Advocates say applicants wait too long for decisions and lack access to legal advice, urging authorities to add staff and clear the backlog.
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Black Sea resorts report a longer season as autumn visits grow
Hotels say bookings in September and October are up, helped by milder weather and festivals aimed at visitors outside the summer peak.
Budget airlines add winter routes to secondary cities
New connections to regional airports promise cheaper weekend trips, though some routes will run only twice a week.
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Basketball club secures a place in European competition
A late comeback in the decisive game sent the club through the qualifying round for the first time in more than ten years.
Tennis academy produces a new generation of junior champions
Coaches credit a mix of small group training, school partnerships and regular international events for the steady stream of talent.
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Technology
AI start-ups compete for a new public research fund
A national programme will co-finance applied research in language models and industrial automation, with results published openly.
Economy
Euro adoption timetable puts pressure on public finances
Economists say the deficit target leaves little room for new spending as the government prepares the final steps…
Culture
Museum reopens with a fresh look at a century of history
Redesigned galleries use personal letters, photographs and recorded testimonies to tell the story of ordinary families.
Travel
A slow guide to the wine villages along the Danube
Small family cellars, cycling paths and riverside guesthouses make this stretch of the river a quiet alternative to…
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Black Sea shipping insurers adjust rates after security review
Underwriters have revised premiums for vessels calling at regional ports, a change traders say could ripple through grain and fuel prices.
Culture
Folk music revival finds a new audience online
Young musicians are mixing traditional songs with electronic production, drawing millions of streams and packed concert halls.
World
Global grain prices ease as export corridors stabilise
Steadier shipments from the region have helped calm international markets, although analysts warn that the balance remains fragile.
Culture
Contemporary art biennale returns with a focus on memory
Artists from across the region explore migration, family archives and changing cities in exhibitions spread across old industrial sites.
World
Allies review air defence readiness on the eastern flank
Defence officials met to compare procurement plans and training schedules, with an eye on closing gaps in coverage before next year.
Economy
Electricity prices spike briefly during a regional heatwave
High demand for cooling and low river levels pushed wholesale prices up for several days before easing again.
Culture
Book translations bring regional authors to new readers
Publishers report growing interest in contemporary novels and essays, supported by translation grants and literary festivals abroad.
Economy
Small exporters struggle with rising logistics costs
Producers of wine, fruit and textiles say longer routes and higher freight rates are eating into margins just as new EU markets…
World
Aid agencies call for more funding for displaced families
Humanitarian groups say winter programmes are underfunded and urge donors to commit earlier to housing, heating and school support.
Economy
Moldova diversifies supply with new cross-border capacity
Additional transmission and gas links with its neighbour give the country more options and reduce reliance on a single supplier.
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