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Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer begins cancer treatment while remaining in office

Austria’s Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer has been diagnosed with lymphoma and will undergo medical treatment over the coming three months while continuing to perform his official duties, according to Austrian media reports. The announcement comes as the senior government official begins treatment......

Ukraine's Zelensky announces government reshuffle amid political strategy overhaul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans for a government reshuffle, saying the country is entering a new phase in its political strategy that requires changes within the executive branch. The announcement includes a new role for Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, whom Zelensky said......

Moldova's President nominates financier Vasile Tofan as Prime Minister

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has nominated financier Vasile Tofan to serve as the country's next Prime Minister, signalling a move toward an administration focused on economic expertise and investment-led reforms. The announcement was made during a press conference in Chisinau, where Sandu presented......

Palantir challenges rejection of £50 million London police AI contract in UK court

U.S. technology company Palantir Technologies has filed a legal challenge against the decision to block a proposed £50 million contract with London's Metropolitan Police, arguing that political considerations improperly influenced the procurement process. The dispute centers on a two-year......

Hungary suspends state TV news programme amid public media overhaul

Hungary's state television has temporarily suspended its main news broadcast as part of a government-backed overhaul of public service media, with officials saying the changes aim to create a more independent and credible system. The announcement was displayed on the state broadcaster's M1 channel,......

UK faces major fiscal tightening to prevent debt surge, budget watchdog warns

The United Kingdom will need significant tax increases or spending reductions in the coming years to prevent public debt from entering an unsustainable upward spiral, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). In its latest assessment of the country's long-term public finances, the......

Capita shares slide after UK government withholds payments over contract delays

Shares in British outsourcing company Capita fell sharply on Tuesday after the UK government withheld £9.9 million (approximately $13.2 million) in payments, citing missed contractual deadlines and shortcomings in planned technology upgrades. The stock dropped by more than 15% after the government......

Moldova appoints Osmochescu as acting prime minister after Munteanu’s sudden resignation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu as interim prime minister following the unexpected resignation of Alexandru Munteanu. Osmochescu, who also serves as minister of economic development and digitalization, will assume his temporary duties on Wednesday......

Kazakhstan’s top court clears Tokayev for potential new presidential term under revised constitution

Kazakhstan’s constitutional court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev remains eligible to seek another term in office under the country’s newly adopted constitution, potentially extending his leadership beyond the limits established under previous legal arrangements. The decision,......