Politics
Neighbours agree to coordinate border infrastructure plans
Officials signed a memorandum on joint road and rail crossings, promising shorter waiting times for freight and travellers within three years.
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Economy
Wage growth outpaces prices for the first time in two years
Real incomes are rising again after a long squeeze, giving households more room to spend but also keeping pressure on service-sector prices.
World
Global grain prices ease as export corridors stabilise
Steadier shipments from the region have helped calm international markets, although analysts warn that the balance remains fragile.
Ukraine & Russia
Air defence units expand coverage around key energy sites
New systems and mobile teams have been deployed to protect power plants and substations that were repeatedly targeted last winter.
Society
Rights groups call for faster processing of asylum claims
Advocates say applicants wait too long for decisions and lack access to legal advice, urging authorities to add staff and clear the…
Technology
Universities launch a joint programme on applied machine learning
Three universities will share courses, computing resources and industry projects in a bid to keep graduates in the country.
Economy
Rooftop solar installations hit a record during a sunny summer
Households and small businesses added more panels than in any previous year, encouraged by subsidies and high electricity bills.
Travel
A slow guide to the wine villages along the Danube
Small family cellars, cycling paths and riverside guesthouses make this stretch of the river a quiet alternative to busy city breaks.
Sports
Football league approves new rules on youth players
Clubs will have to field more home-grown players in matchday squads, a change intended to strengthen academies and the national team.
Culture
Contemporary art biennale returns with a focus on memory
Artists from across the region explore migration, family archives and changing cities in exhibitions spread across old industrial sites.