Russian economy edges into recovery phase

The economy suffered less than others in the pandemic and is slowly recovering, also thanks to higher energy prices

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Vested interests may block urgent tax reform in Jordan

Long-term economic pressure and political developments are boosting protest potential

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The Russian and US presidents appear disposed to meet despite their administrations' deep mutual antipathy

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Recent tensions threaten Turkey’s delicately balanced relationship with Russia

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assumed special powers to deal with the escalating COVID-19 crisis

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Ratification of the EU-Swiss institutional framework agreement continues to face many hurdles in Switzerland

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Moscow took recent US restrictions on bond transactions in its stride; the real concern would be more stifling sanctions

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Three critical internet, energy and health systems have been hacked this month, causing major disruption

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The introduction of carbon border taxes increases the prospect of international tensions over trade and climate issues

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The government hopes that high international prices for food commodities and a good harvest will ease the fiscal picture

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