Hungarian consortium’s purchase of Talgo blocked by Spain on security grounds
The Spanish government has vetoed Hungarian consortium Ganz-MaVag’s attempt to purchase Spanish train manufacturer Talgo, citing national security concerns, local media...
Polish companies, consortiums sign up to operate bottle recycling system
The new Polish deposit container-deposit system will launch in the autumn and be operated by eight enterprises, not six as earlier...
South Korea influence grows in CEE defence
As the EU assesses its defence strategies amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in the...
Romania asks EU for top commissioner post, as Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia jostle for position
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has requested that his country’s upcoming European Commissioner focuses on economic policies, following a meeting with...
Modi pays CEE ‘historic’ visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed collaborations on AI and startups with Poland during his recent tour of Central and Eastern...
Hungary nears energy deal in wake of Lukoil sanctions – FM
Hungary is rushing to safeguard its energy security following Ukraine's sanctions on Russian oil company Lukoil, and is in active discussions...
Baltics ranked #2 region for internet speed, Eastern Europe #4
In total 6 of 17 countries from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) made the top 50 for fastest internet speeds, with...
Rail Baltica in focus as Baltic leaders meet
Transport was on the agenda when Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, Latvia Prime Minister Evika Silina, and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen...
Enlight kicks off Hungary solar project
Enlight Renewable Energy, a prominent player in the green energy sector, began production and sales at its EUR 43.29mn Tapolca solar...
Ukrainian alleged in Nord Stream pipeline attack
The September 26, 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a major European energy conduit running from Russia to Germany, remains...
As Serbia mulls lithium mine, Bulgaria, Slovenia explore sodium-ion as alternative
As tens of thousands of Serbians rally in opposition to the contentious lithium mining project planned by company Rio Tinto in...
Belgrade protests planned lithium mine in Jadar
Serbian police forcibly removed demonstrators from railway stations protesting the lithium mining project planned by company Rio Tinto, in the country’s...
Erste sees moderate economic growth in CEE
Adoption of zero-emission vehicles gaining traction in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), according to Erste Group's macroeconomic report for August 2024....
Polish eurozone enthusiasm falls – poll finds
Support for introducing the euro in Poland has decreased in the last year, pollster SW Research found, in a survey commissioned...
Polish PM warns off calls for Hungary ban from Schengen visa-free travel area
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk advised caution to European politicians calling for Hungary’s expulsion from the Schengen area, as it could...
Hungary, Slovakia threaten electricity cutoff in tit-for-tat dispute with Ukraine
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) could be closing in on an energy standoff as Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to restrict...
Romania increasingly key strategic ally for US – analysis
The expansion and modernisation of the NATO air base in Constanta, south-east Romania, symbolises the country's growing strategic importance to NATO...
Kosovo president shoved by Skopje airport staff
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani was involved in an altercation that became a diplomatic incident in Skopje, North Macedonia, where airport security...
bValue raises EUR 90mn for CEE opportunities
Polish growth private equity firm bValue has successfully raised EUR 90mn for its third fund, significantly boosting its investment capacity. Particularly...
CEE narrowing e-commerce gap, research shows
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is making notable strides in the e-commerce arena, driven by increasing digital adoption and a burgeoning...