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The Doctor Is In: Serbia's Vucic Taps Endocrinologist To Treat Political Pressure
Djuro Macut became the most searched name in Serbia on April 6 after President Aleksandar Vucic nominated him for the position of prime minister. "I believe he will bring a different kind of discourse into our public life and help ease tensions. I also think he will do many good and important things for our country," said Vucic. The tensions he referred to prompted the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic in January after three months of student-led protests across Serbia.
Iran Says Its Ready To Address US Concerns, Not To Negotiate Enrichment
Tehran is ready to ease US concerns over its nuclear activities but scrapping uranium enrichment is off the table, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said as the two sides prepare for a second round of talks this weekend over Iran's nuclear program.
Russian Drones Again Strike Odesa, Injuring 3
For at least the third time this year, Russian drones attacked Ukraine's historic port city of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, injuring three people and setting residential and commercial buildings ablaze. Meanwhile, glide bomb attacks on Kherson killed one person while the city of Dnipropetrovsk was also struck, causing major fires. "The enemy has again attacked Odesa with a massive drone attack," said Oleh Kiper, governor of the region, on Telegram following the attack.
Planning For A Ukraine Cease-Fire, Turkey Hosts Talks On Black Sea Security
Military leaders from several nations are quietly holding under-the-radar talks at the headquarters of the Turkish Navy in Ankara this week, focusing on Black Sea security in the event of a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine. The meetings come days after two European diplomatic sources told RFE/RL that Turkey had declared it was willing to "assume responsibility for the maritime dimension" of a multinational military deployment in Ukraine. There are practical reasons for Turkey to do this.
Tesla Sales Fall Globally, But Demand Grows In Ukraine Amid Price Drop
While Tesla’s global sales have taken a significant hit during the first quarter of 2025, the electric vehicle (EV) brand has seen a boost in sales in Ukraine. Increased competition from lower-cost Chinese EV manufacturers have made Tesla prices more affordable for some Ukrainian consumers. According to Ukraine's Association of Car Manufacturers, the demand for electric vehicles was on the rise in February and March, with Tesla leading in sales of used electric cars.
Russia Offers Subsidized Mortgages In Ukrainian Cities, Including Kyiv-Controlled Kherson
The Russian government’s Family Mortgage program has started offering subsidized loans to Russian citizens who want to buy property in Ukrainian towns -- including some under Kyiv’s control -- alongside cities within Russia. Some of the Ukrainian cities on the list, such as Melitopol and Primorsk, remain under Russian occupation, while others -- including Kherson, Beryslav, and Snihurivka -- have been included despite being recaptured by Ukrainian forces.
'Legislating Fear': Hungary Targets LGBTQ Community In Latest Legal Offensive
Hungary’s LGBTQ community will not be sidelined, members say, by a new amendment to the constitution threatening criminal prosecution for those who attend public events. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s rightwing populist party, Fidesz, backed the legal change -- one of more than a dozen targeting dissent, free expression and education in recent years -- prompting protests for weeks.
EU Looks to Tighten Visa Rules: 61 Countries Face Visa-Free Travel Overhaul
The European Union looks set to sharpen its visa suspension mechanism later this year, making it easier for Brussels to revoke visa-free travel for citizens of the 61 countries that currently enjoy it -- including all the EU hopefuls in the Western Balkans, as well as Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Montenegro Releases Kazakh Rights Activist Smailova Awaiting Extradition Ruling
Kazakh women's rights activist Dinara Smailova was released by Montenegro's Higher Court in Podgorica on April 15, a day after she was arrested in the coastal town of Budva at the request of Kazakh authorities. The court ruled that she may remain free while the extradition case proceeds, but ordered the confiscation of her passport to prevent her from leaving the country.
Drone Attack On Kursk Kills Elderly Woman, Injures 9, Russian Authorities Say
A Ukrainian drone attack killed an 85-year-old woman and injured nine people in the Russian city of Kursk near the border with Ukraine, regional authorities said on April 15. "Kursk has been subjected to a massive enemy attack overnight," the Kursk region administration said on Telegram. Several apartments in a multistory residential building caught fire as a result of the drone attack, said acting Mayor Sergei Kotlyarov on Telegram. Residents have been evacuated to a nearby school, he added.
Ukrainian Soldier Who Lost His Sight In Battle Finds Strength in Family
LVIV –- Pavlo Martsenyuk, a 34-year-old soldier from Ukraine's Khmelnytskiy region, suffered a severe injury in a mine blast last year near Pokrovsk. Martsenyuk's unit was preparing to head to combat positions when a mine exploded. It was his third injury, but the most serious -- he completely lost his sight, and doctors had to reconstruct his face and right leg.
Can the EU Extend Russia Sanctions Despite Hungary's Blackmail?
Extending sanctions against Russia has been one of the most pressing issues for the European Union -- especially this year. And Hungary's record of holding out against such sanctions has officials in Brussels worried about what will happen when the next extension deadline comes around, this time in July.
Hungary Passes Bill To Recognize Only Two Sexes
Hungarian lawmakers on Monday passed the 15th amendment to the Fundamental Law, as the Constitution is called, restricting the right of LGBTQ+ groups to hold public events while recognizing only two sexes: male and female. The amendment was passed by a vote of 140 to 21, with deputies from the far-right Our Homeland Movement joining Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party and its allies, the Christian Democrats.
Xi Eyes Inroads In Asia, Europe Amid Trump's Tariffs And US-China Tensions
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for upholding multilateral trade as he landed in Vietnam as part of a high-stakes tour of Southeast Asia's most export-reliant economies as he looks to capitalize on global trade tensions with the United States.
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