| Romania Race | A former Romanian prime minister said he'll enter a contentious presidential race, potentially jeopardizing an effort to unite behind a single candidate and defeat a far-right frontrunner. Victor Ponta told us he would campaign as an independent on the Donald Trump-like slogan "Romania first." Greenland Independence | Greenland's independence from Denmark has shot to the top of the agenda, as the island readies for elections. Trump has said Greenland is crucial for US national security, and citizens are now weighing their options. Hungarian Rates | Hungary's new central bank leadership sees no room to cut interest rates because of a resurgence of inflation, we're told, cooling speculation that monetary easing may resume at a brisk pace later this year. Serbia Brawl | Serbia's national assembly was plunged into disarray, with opposition deputies throwing smoke grenades and firing pepper spray. Three deputies were injured in the brawl. The chaos ensued during a session confirming the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. Caffeine Hit | Europe's supermarkets are running low on coffee. The global coffee crunch, caused by a huge rally in prices, is rippling through the supply chain, squeezing roasters and hitting consumers. | 
No comments:
Post a Comment