Europe
Crackdown on encrypted criminal apps will intensify
International law enforcement agencies have dismantled an encrypted communication platform and arrested 51 individuals
InternationalChinese supply squeeze to keep antimony prices high
Demand for antimony, a key ingredient in military and new energy tech, is high but China has just banned its export
InternationalEU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain likely
Divisions have increased among EU states over the prospect of further tariffs on imports of Chinese electric cars
EUNew EU Commission reflects shifting policy priorities
Von der Leyen said competitiveness and defence will be the top priorities for the new European Commission
EUHungary may feel the heat for Hezbollah pager sabotage
An obscure Hungary-based company was allegedly involved in manufacturing exploding pagers
HungaryInstagram “teen feature” will not reduce online harms
Facing international scrutiny over its duty of care, Instagram launched new features to enhance child safety online
InternationalKey underwater cable project poses dilemma for Cyprus
Talks between Nicosia and Athens on the Great Sea Interconnector drag on
CyprusExtreme weather events will take a toll on East Europe
Severe flooding affected several countries in the region following heavy rainfall
Eastern Europe