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Hungary and the eurozone dream: a stronger forint pleases investors but hurts exporters

Speculation over Hungary's potential euro adoption has turned the forint and government bonds into emerging-market favourites — but manufacturers say the currency has become too strong. The central bank stepped in.

  • The forint rallied sharply on eurozone-entry speculation among investors.
  • Hungarian exporters warn the strong currency is eroding their margins.
  • The central bank intervened to slow the forint's appreciation.

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Publicis Groupe to acquire US data company LiveRamp for $2.2 billion

The all-cash deal reinforces the French advertising giant's push into first-party data infrastructure.

  • Publicis Groupe acquires LiveRamp in a $2.2 billion all-cash transaction.
  • LiveRamp provides data connectivity infrastructure used by global brands and agencies.
  • The deal aims to reduce Publicis's reliance on data supplied by major tech platforms.

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Hungary plans to suspend work visas for non-EU nationals, alarming businesses

Companies and business groups warn that an abrupt ban could disrupt industrial output in an already strained labour market.

  • Hungary's government plans to suspend work visas for non-EU labourers.
  • Business groups warn the move could disrupt industrial production.
  • Hungary already faces labour shortages in several key sectors.

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Trump threatens Iran with total destruction if no deal is signed with the US

The US president issued a stark warning on his social media platform Sunday as American-Iranian negotiations remain deadlocked.

  • Trump threatens Iran with total destruction if no nuclear deal is reached with the US.
  • The message was posted on Truth Social as negotiations between the two sides remain deadlocked.
  • The Trump administration has maintained a maximum pressure policy toward Tehran since taking office.

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Netanyahu says Israel is close to eliminating all commanders behind the October 7 attacks

The Israeli army announced the death of Hamas commander Ezzedine al-Haddad as Prime Minister Netanyahu declares the goal of killing those who orchestrated the 2023 massacre is nearly complete.

  • Netanyahu says Israel is near its goal of eliminating all organizers of the October 7, 2023 attacks.
  • The Israeli army confirmed the death of Hamas commander Ezzedine al-Haddad.
  • The Gaza offensive continues despite mounting international pressure for a ceasefire.

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Three family members found dead inside a Civil Guard base in Alicante

A Civil Guard officer, his wife and their son were discovered lifeless on Saturday morning in their service quarters in Dolores. Authorities are investigating the case as a possible instance of domestic violence.

  • A Civil Guard officer, his wife and son were found dead Saturday at a base in Alicante.
  • The service dwelling was located inside a military compound in the town of Dolores.
  • Investigators are examining the case as a possible domestic violence homicide.

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Five killed, including two children, in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes hit villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, despite a recently extended bilateral ceasefire.

  • Five dead, including two children, in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon.
  • Victims come from the village of Tayr Felsay and a second locality in the region.
  • Strikes continue despite extended ceasefire; Hezbollah rejects the agreement.

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Kövesi dismisses politicisation claims in case of suspended Bulgarian European prosecutor

The EPPO chief says the disciplinary procedure against Teodora Georgieva is evidence-based and was approved unanimously by independent prosecutors across the EU.

  • Kövesi: the decision to suspend Georgieva was unanimous, not unilateral.
  • EPPO chief denies any political motivation behind the disciplinary procedure.
  • The case has sparked controversy in Bulgaria, with officials alleging outside pressure.

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Trump's envoy arrives in Greenland for first official visit to Nuuk

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, appointed as Washington's special envoy to Greenland, landed in Nuuk on Sunday for talks with political leaders, business executives and investors.

  • Envoy Jeff Landry arrived in Nuuk on Sunday for his first official visit.
  • He will hold talks with political leaders, executives and investors over several days.
  • Greenland has rejected sovereignty transfer but remains open to closer economic ties with the US.

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