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US operation to escort ships in Hormuz on pause two days after being announced

“Project Freedom” put on hold by Trump just 50 hours after its announcement.

EUReflect News · May 6, 2026

Pro-EU government loses no-confidence vote in Romania

Instability in Romania continues after the current government resigns.

EUReflect News · May 5, 2026

Kazakhstan–EU Gateway held High-Level Roundtable in Brussels

Kazakhstan–EU Gateway held High-Level Roundtable in Brussels, Highlighting Strategic Role of the Middle Corridor and Setting Path Toward Investment-Ready Implementation

EUReflect News · May 4, 2026

Hungary’s new PM to meet von der Leyen

Péter Magyar will meet Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to negotiate EU funding for Hungary.

EUReflect News · April 29, 2026

EU warns Israel about buying stolen Ukrainian grain

Tel-Aviv was warned by Brussels about buying grain stolen from occupied territory of Ukraine.

EUReflect News · April 28, 2026

Kazakhstan’s New Economic Model and Opportunities for Dutch Business

Kazakhstan’s New Economic Model and Opportunities for Dutch Business

EUReflect News · April 22, 2026

Progressive Bulgaria party wins elections

Written by journalist Danylo Aleksandrov. BBC reports, that Sunday’s elections in Bulgaria were won by Progressive Bulgaria party, led by Rumen Radev. It is reported, that Progressive Bulgaria party has won enough seats in the parliament (135 out of the 240) to gain a majority. This reflects popularity of Radev and his party, which rose after the the previous government tried to adopt a controversial budget in December. This caused protests, which were supported by Radev, who was the country’s president then. The current elections became 8th in 5 years.

EUReflect News · April 20, 2026

Hormuz: Open for Hours

Hormuz: Open for Hours, Dangerous by Nightfall The Strait of Hormuz did not slam shut in one dramatic moment. It narrowed, then darkened, then turned openly hostile. By the end of the weekend, what had briefly looked like a fragile easing had become something else entirely: a maritime confrontation with oil markets, diplomacy and military signaling all colliding in the same strip of water. Hormuz: Open for Hours, Dangerous by Nightfall The Strait of Hormuz did not slam shut in one dramatic moment. It narrowed, then darkened, then turned openly hostile. By the end of the weekend, what had briefly looked like a fragile easing had become something else entirely: a maritime confrontation with oil markets, diplomacy and military signaling all colliding in the same strip of water.

Oleh Behunts · April 20, 2026

International Conference Between China and Turkmenistan Celebrating 20 Years of Cooperation in the Gas Sector

International Conference Between China and Turkmenistan Celebrating 20 Years of Cooperation in the Gas Sector

Derya Soysal · April 20, 2026

China–Uzbekistan Poverty Reduction Cooperation Framework

China and Uzbekistan are strengthening institutional cooperation on poverty reduction through policy dialogue and pilot projects. China’s experience in rural development supports Uzbekistan’s structural transformation, aiming at sustainable growth and enhanced development capacity.

Alvara Merrick · April 18, 2026

How the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Broke Europe

Uroosa Khan · April 17, 2026

Turkmenistan-China Energy Forum: 20 Years of Strategic Gas Cooperation

Ashgabat hosted an International Scientific and Practical Conference this week commemorating the 20th anniversary of strategic cooperation between Turkmenistan and China in the gas sector, underscoring the growing importance of bilateral energy ties for regional development and global supply security.

EUReflect News · April 16, 2026

Why the US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Failed?

Uroosa Khan · April 13, 2026

The Great Atlantic Fracture: Macron, Trump, and the Death of the "Bromance"

The once famous image of Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump planting an oak tree on the White House lawn in 2017 has become a distant, ironic memory. As of April 2026, that tree of friendship hasn't just withered, it has been uprooted by a series of explosive personal insults and a fundamental divergence in global strategy. What began as a high-stakes partnership has devolved into a public spectacle of hostility, signaling a historic shift in the Western alliance.

Hashim Aslam Khan · April 12, 2026

Hungary Election Results

By Dmytro Melnyk, 13 April 2026 Viktor Orbán concedes defeat to Péter Magyar after 16 years in power. Yesterday, April 12, Hungary’s election ended with Viktor Orbán conceding defeat to Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party, marking a historic political shift. His defeat propels Magyar and Tisza into power with a two-thirds supermajority, accordin

EUReflect News · April 12, 2026

Diplomacy or Propaganda? Media Analysis of the Pakistan Talks

Pakistan-hosted negotiations generated contrasting media narratives worldwide. Pakistan stressed prestige, Central Asia focused on trade and energy, Russia and China promoted multipolarity, Turkey emphasized mediation, while U.S. outlets framed events through Washington’s strategic interests.

Alvara Merrick · April 12, 2026

Did Javier Milei Save Argentina’s Economy — or Just Stabilize It?

By Dmytro Melnyk, 11 April 2026 Javier Milei’s economic strategy in Argentina has delivered a verifiable reduction in inflation, transforming a hyperinflationary crisis into a manageable disinflationary trajectory, though this success hinges on a libertarian austerity model that imposes steep short-term costs and faces enduring unc

Dmytro Melnyk · April 11, 2026

French ex-president Sarkozy sentenced to five years in Libya funding case

By Dmytro Melnyk, 11 April 2026 Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared before a Paris appeals court on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to contest the most serious conviction of his legal career. Overview Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a trial over the alleged illegal financing of his successful 2007 presidential campaign with funds from the government of then-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The sentence was delivered by the Tribunal de Paris on September 25, 2025, m

Dmytro Melnyk · April 10, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How a 39-Kilometre Chokepoint Is Reshaping Global Energy Governance?

By Dmytro Melnyk. 10 April 2026. Few waterways carry the weight of the world’s economic lifeline quite like the Strait of Hormuz. At its narrowest, just 39 kilometres wide, this passage between Iran and Oman connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and, ultimately, to global energy markets. Today, the strait has become the defining flashpoint of the 2026 Middle East conflict and potentially the catalyst for a fund

Dmytro Melnyk · April 10, 2026

Pakistan Calls for Diplomatic Pause and Ceasefire to Advance Peace in the Middle East

Pakistan Calls for Diplomatic Pause and Ceasefire to Advance Peace in the Middle East

EUReflect News · April 10, 2026

Hungary Votes: Viktor Orbán vs Péter Magyar

Viktor Orbán faces Péter Magyar in a pivotal election that will determine whether Hungary continues its illiberal path or shifts toward pro-EU reforms, with major implications for the EU, NATO, and regional democracy.

Dmytro Melnyk · April 8, 2026

Germany to Establish Council to Return Colonial-era Artifacts

Germany will establish a council to coordinate the return of colonial-era cultural property and human remains. Including federal, state, and local representatives, it aims for transparent restitution with partners. African states formed bodies to negotiate; returns like Benin Bronzes signal commitment.

Oleh Behunts · April 7, 2026