Europe Czech Republic Large Czech farms oppose the EU's plan to extend organic farming to 25% of land, warning of potential food price increases in an already difficult situation due to the war in Ukraine
Europe Ireland According to 88% of respondents in a new Red C Research poll conducted for European Movement Ireland, Ireland should remain an EU member state, an increase of four percentage points on 2020 and 2021 figures
Europe Lithuania The country recorded an increase in agricultural and food exports despite the war in Ukraine, mainly due to the increase in the cost of exported agricultural and food products; exports to Russia and Belarus increased by 10% and 14% respectively
Europe Finland The Left Alliance party, which is very divided on NATO membership, has decided to remain in government even if the country's political leadership decides to submit an application for membership
Europe Russia Exports to China surged to a record in April, +57% on April 2021, $8,9 billion worth of goods, probably due to rising global energy prices; imports fell to the lowest level since the early months of the pandemic
Europe Serbia A public e-bike system in Belgrade will be installed and operated by New York-based micro-mobility company Helbiz
Europe Slovenia The central bank intervenes in the property market, with loan requirements for those buying property to be relaxed from July with a series of changes and exemptions in a move intended to boost demand for loans
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The number of Roman Catholics in the country, most of whom are ethnic Croats, has more than halved from 30 years ago, falling to just 350.000, the bishops warned, denouncing a particularly difficult situation in Republika Srpska
Europe Ukraine Rock star Bono Vox praised Ukraine's resistance for "freedom" during a performance at a central Kiev metro station on Sunday
Europe Kosovo Two Kosovo Liberation Army ex-leaders now turned politicians pleaded not guilty to additional charges filed by Hague prosecutors alleging they committed further wartime and post-war crimes against civilians
Europe Liechtenstein Casino Maximus opens today in Schaan, the 6th in the country of 38.000 residents, while plans to open four more are under way
Europe San Marino As of 10 May, a new Territorial Operations Centre will handle all requests for assistance to the Health Centres and GP surgeries located throughout the territory