Azerbaijan focuses on economic development with a new tax strategy, GDP growth forecasts from the World Bank, climate goals, and improved global market access via the Middle Corridor. Read more...

North Korea tests a strategic missile, while in France, environmental regulations clash with infrastructure projects and a city defends its menstrual leave policy. Read more...

A massive avalanche in the Indian Himalayas has trapped dozens of construction workers near the border with Tibet. Rescue efforts are underway but hampered by heavy snowfall and extreme conditions. Read more...

Mourners bury one of the last hostages released during the initial Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel is reportedly considering a six-week extension of the truce, according to Egyptian sources. Read more...

A highway near Bratislava is temporarily closed for construction on the D1/D4 interchange. Meanwhile, NGOs plan to present constitutional changes and farmers are protesting. Read more...

Coffee gets smaller, nuclear projects face delays, and a Czech castle struggles to find a buyer. This week's business news covers shrinkflation tactics, energy project timelines, and real estate woes. Read more...

Žilina's sports scene is a mixed bag. The football team experiences both crushing defeats and hard-fought victories, while the future of the city's winter stadium hangs in the balance. Read more...

Kazakhstan sees increased use of Russian payment terminals, while Russian carmakers and Chinese brands struggle with sales. Gazprom ordered to pay ČEZ for gas supply cuts. Read more...

The EU explores a defense partnership with India, while Italy faces pro-Russian cyberattacks on key government websites and a priest reports a sophisticated cyberattack. Read more...

A consortium including Váhostav, Metrostav DS, and Duna Aszfalt has won the bid to complete a section of the D3 highway in Slovakia, a project estimated to cost over 200 million euros. This section includes the Horelica Tunnel. Read more...

The EU Commission approves Nokia's acquisition of Infinera, while Audi halts production in Brussels, leading to 3,000 job losses. Plus, news on real estate commissions and energy plans. Read more...

The UK government has delayed final approval for Gatwick Airport's second runway, citing the need for plan revisions. Ministers remain optimistic about airport expansion boosting economic growth. Read more...

Telefónica undergoes significant changes, including a new vice president, strategic review, and leadership transitions, signaling a period of transformation for the telecom giant. Álvarez-Pallete departs with a substantial payout. Read more...

Political tensions escalate as Trump criticizes Zelenskyy, Starmer cuts UK aid, and concerns rise over Russian cyber threats under Trump's administration. Read more...

A deadly plague in Congo, rising superbugs in the UK, and a potential second wave of norovirus highlight the ongoing challenges to global health security. Read more...

Wrocław is set to improve its transport infrastructure with major upgrades planned for Opolska and Koszarowa Streets, enhancing connectivity and accessibility for residents and essential services. Read more...

Hamburg faces a double whammy: an illegal rental contract scheme via WhatsApp and a pilot strike halting container ship traffic in the city's vital port. Read more...

Wrocław is investing heavily in its courtyards! Over 14 million PLN will be spent in 2025 to improve these public spaces, part of a larger 114 million PLN investment. Read more...

A roundup of recent political news, covering potential military action against fentanyl labs, judicial delays in Catalonia, and heated political rhetoric in Spain. Read more...

A massive blackout plunged Chile into darkness, affecting millions. The government is investigating the cause and working to restore power, while also joining a coalition to combat misinformation. Read more...