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A prosecutor's investigation into former minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband has broadened into a sweeping fund scandal, leading to dozens of arrests, travel bans and an estimated 4 trillion lira loss on Borsa Istanbul. The probe is igniting political backlash and raising questions about market manipulation linked to the ruling AKP.
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Siegfried Mureșan's slate of ministers received an even split of eight positive and eight negative opinions after two days of hearings. The outcome comes as a court upheld his designation as prime‑minister‑designate and the nation faces a looming political crisis.
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Dublin announced a new suite of grants aimed at improving household energy performance and a boiler replacement scheme. The measures target lower emissions, reduce fuel bills and extend support to the agricultural sector.
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The Council of States has been immersed in an intensive three‑day review of a comprehensive EU treaty package, approving it with a clear majority. Simultaneously, the Senate tackled a suite of domestic reforms ranging from immigration taxes to health‑premium hikes.
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More than 200,000 people rallied on September 29 while over 300 high schools were blocked, prompting clashes with police and dozens of arrests. The unrest adds pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as unions and student groups oppose a sweeping pension overhaul and public‑sector pay freeze.
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Germany's far‑right Alternative for Germany secured a plurality in the Saxony‑Anhalt state election and its leader Ulrich Siegmund will stand for Minister‑President in December. The outcome fuels concerns about a shift toward nationalist governance and highlights public discontent over perceived justice.
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Jack Smith, the DOJ's former special counsel, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, reiterating his support for ongoing investigations into former President Donald Trump. The hearing turned combative as GOP senators attacked Smith while he pledged not to be silenced by political pressure.
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The country's highest court reversed a lower‑court order that prohibited the use of Brazil’s patron saint in election advertising, days before the national vote. President Lula and former president Bolsonaro have each weighed in, highlighting the political stakes of the decision.
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Spain's ruling coalition is set to approve a sweeping housing decree that would suspend evictions until 2030 and automatically renew rental contracts, sparking fierce opposition from the centre‑right and warnings from the central bank. The measure, dubbed “Maricarmen”, tests Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s ability to address a deepening housing shortage.
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Bulgaria's government has begun negotiations on the 2027 state budget, pledging increased allocations for agriculture, energy and social programs. The move comes amid regional fiscal shifts, including Ukraine's proposed VAT rise and Russia's boosted defence spending.
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Ukraine’s air defence system intercepted three Russian ballistic missiles aimed at the capital, averting major damage. The raid sparked explosions in two districts and a fire in a high‑rise building, underscoring the intensity of Russia’s ongoing aerial campaign.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has turned down a televised debate proposed by Globo, seeking instead to postpone a direct clash with Senate candidate Flávio Bolsonaro until the second round. A new Quaest poll shows the two contenders dead‑locked at 42% each, intensifying the electoral standoff.