Balkan countries

Bulgaria’s euro debate intensifies as pro-EU opposition pushes January adoption date

Bulgaria’s pro-European opposition has tabled a declaration committing the country to join the Eurozone on 1 January 2026, challenging the…

7 months ago

Romania powers up its largest EV hub to support EU Green Deal transport targets

In a new step in the cleaner transport transition, OMV Petrom has inaugurated Romania's largest electric vehicle (EV) hub with…

7 months ago

Rama set to retain power in Albania election

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has claimed victory in Albania’s parliamentary election on Sunday, 11 May, after exit polls showed…

7 months ago

Bosnia’s EU accession requires pro-EU coalition – high representative

The EU can formally begin accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) when a stable and pro-European coalition has been…

7 months ago

Estonia climbs to second in global press freedom rankings, Czechia makes top ten

Estonia has surged to second place in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, its best-ever result and the highest ranking…

7 months ago

Far-right Simion wins first round of Romania’s presidential rerun, to face Bucharest mayor in runoff vote

Far-right leader George Simion surged to a clear lead in the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun, taking 40.9%…

7 months ago

Poland tops employment rankings – OECD report

The EU’s employment rate reached a record high of 70.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Organisation…

8 months ago

Greece plans to repay Eurozone’s bailout loans whole decade in advance

Greece has announced plans to repay its first bailout loans a decade ahead of schedule, in a move that officials…

8 months ago

CEE economies tougher than you may think – ING

Despite their export-driven economies and strong manufacturing bases, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries may be more resilient to global…

8 months ago

CEE leaders weigh in on security, expansion, energy at Antalya forum

Attendees from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) nations including Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Moldova and others discussed policy…

8 months ago