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Central Europe

Why the UAE is increasing its interest in Georgia

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

05 May 2026-10:01
ECB holds rates steady but points to major June shift

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, but President Christine Lagarde signaled growing concern over inflation risks and warned that further rate increases may be possible later this year.

30 Apr 2026-17:58
Eurozone economy stagnates amid energy price surge

30 Apr 2026-14:35
Why did Viktor Orban not win the parliamentary election?

Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election represents one of the most consequential political turning points in Central Europe in recent decades.

13 Apr 2026-09:28
Why Azerbaijan matters more than ever to Germany and Europe

Editor’s note: Alexander Rahr is a German political scientist and chairman of the Eurasian Society in Berlin. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

19 Mar 2026-11:50
UAE, Czech Republic boost ties in new economy sectors

The United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic discussed expanding economic cooperation in emerging sectors.

25 Feb 2026-15:56
Amnesty International: Paid bias and political pressure

Having failed to protect anyone’s rights in any meaningful way, Amnesty International has once again inserted itself into Azerbaijan’s internal affairs.

19 Feb 2026-17:05
Central Asia is quietly building trade routes that bypass Russia

A significant shift is underway across Eurasia, and it is happening with little fanfare. Uzbekistan and Türkiye have agreed to launch regular container trains via Turkmenistan and Iran, creating another logistics corridor that bypasses Russia. The decision, reached at the end of January during a high-level strategic meeting in Ankara, is more than a technical transport arrangement. It is a geopolitical signal.

07 Feb 2026-11:40
ECB flags big tech risk in digital euro delays

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday urged the European Union to move quickly on adopting a digital euro, warning that further delays could leave Europe increasingly dependent on foreign “big tech” payment providers.

06 Feb 2026-17:09
UNICEF urges careful design of social media rules for children

As countries increasingly consider stricter rules for children’s access to social media, UNICEF has called for a balanced approach that protects minors while preserving their digital rights. Proposals, ranging from age limits to outright bans, are gaining momentum amid rising concern about social media’s impact on children’s mental health, learning, and social skills.

23 Dec 2025-17:56