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A tight election in Slovenia: business vs social policies

March 22, 2026

Voters in Slovenia head to the polls Sunday in a close race between the current prime minister, a liberal reformer, and a right-wing leader aiming for another term. Neither side looks set to win a full majority, leaving smaller parties to decide who governs next. The vote follows weeks of sharp cam

finance

Hotel Apartment VAT Rules Clarified

March 21, 2026

A new ruling from the Austrian finance court explains how value‑added tax can be handled on apartments that are part of hotel expansions. The case began when a hotel owner built an extension to his property that included one apartment. He wanted to know if the VAT paid on construction could be de

environment

New Places for Nature Protection in Europe

March 21, 2026

Scientists have looked beyond the usual parks and reserves to find other lands that could help wildlife survive. They called these places “Other Effective Area‑Based Conservation Measures” or OECMs. The idea is that some areas, even if not officially protected, still play a key role in keeping speci

politics

Hungary braces for US visit as election tension rises

March 21, 2026

In less than a month, Hungary will hold an election that could shake up the country’s political scene. The foreign minister confirmed that a top U. S. official plans to visit Budapest around the same time. The trip seems timed to show support for the current prime minister, who is facing his toughes

business

American Airlines Stay Calm While Fuel Costs Soar

March 20, 2026

The war in the Middle East has pushed jet fuel prices to almost double, yet many U. S. airlines keep their eyes on the prize. At a recent industry meeting, United’s boss said the company could cover the extra fuel bill and even raise fares a bit. He pointed out that bookings in the past week were up

crime

Hiscox Manager Accused of False Testimony in Greek Court

March 20, 2026

A former Hiscox employee is now the focus of a Greek court case. The judge says he may have lied while helping Greece try to send a former colleague back to Bermuda. The case involves Yuval Abraham, who used to run the company’s finance in Bermuda. He is said to have taken about $1. 8 milli

politics

Hungary Calls Out Russian Ex‑Interpreter in Election Watch

March 20, 2026

The Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) has warned the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that a former interpreter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Daria Boyarskaya, should be removed from its election observation team in Hungary. The move comes ahead of a critical vote o

opinion

Journalists on the Front Line: Why Their Stories Matter

March 20, 2026

In March 2022, a small Ukrainian town saw families fleeing artillery fire. A broken bridge was the only path out of danger, and soldiers helped carry the wounded across twisted concrete. Among those watching was a reporter who had spent years following displaced people in distant lands, from Central

politics

Europe Stays Out of Middle East War, Focuses on Energy Prices

March 19, 2026

In Brussels, European leaders gathered to talk about how the fighting in the Middle East is pushing up oil and gas costs. They said they will not send troops to help the United States or Israel protect the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil. The meeting started with worries about rising en

politics

Spain Keeps Ukraine’s Support Strong Despite Middle East Tensions

March 18, 2026

Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s prime minister, told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the country will not let the Middle East conflict pull it away from backing Ukraine. The two leaders signed deals to jointly produce weapons such as drones, radar systems and missiles. Sanchez said the global