Kosovo’s Self-Determination party wins 43% in third election within 18 months, facing coalition challenges amid political instability and EU integration pressures.
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base and halve flights by 2026, citing Germany's rising aviation taxes and fees that threaten the viability of budget airlines.
Lithuania and Latvia deny airspace access to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico en route to Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day events, illustrating ongoing EU-Russia tensions.
Slovakia will block the EU’s 20th sanctions package on Russia until its oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine is restored, highlighting energy security tensions.