Wave of anti-gov’t protests sweeps CEE
The year in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has begun with large-scale protests across the region, including in Serbia, Slovakia, Greece...
Tusk calls for EU defence spending hikes
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged European countries to increase defence expenditures in alignment with the official 2% of GDP...
With Orban trailing, new report sees 2025 as ‘pivotal’ for Hungary
Hungary's political landscape is marked by a mix of economic uncertainty increasing opposition momentum and continued tensions with the EU, according...
Czechia stars on Deloitte CEE Tech ‘Fast 50’
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is emerging as a hub for innovation and growth with the achievements of its fastest-growing technology...
As EU probes TikTok, precedent-setting Romania announces date for election rerun
Romania’s government has approved a repeat presidential election in May after institutional chaos and controversy saw the ballot in November annulled. The...
NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ patrols to counter infrastructure attacks
NATO deployed a multinational flotilla off the Estonian coast at the weekend to defend undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea amid...
Polish presidential candidates begin election drive
Poland's presidential election campaign has officially begun, ahead of a pivotal vote for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) country on...
What Trump presidency means for CEE
US President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Monday, 20 January, broke with tradition and extended invitations to political leaders. However, footage of...
Croatia returns incumbent in landslide presidential election vote
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic secured a decisive re-election victory, defeating his conservative challenger in a run-off election on Sunday, 12 January...
Checks remain at Romania-Hungary rail border
Although Romania joined the Schengen free travel area at the beginning of 2025, international trains are still running on unchanged schedules...
Hungary gov’t merges telcos into major player
Telco 4iG’s One Hungary brand launched this month, combining Digi Hungary and Vodafone Hungary into a single, state-backed telco, after a...
Romania leads CEE for EV adoption
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remains uneven, with significant variations between countries in the region, according...
Poland begins EU presidency with Orban snub
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he will prioritise security, defence and support for Ukraine while strengthening sanctions on Russia, at...
Austria remains in political limbo after coalition talks collapse, chancellor to quit
Austria could be set for snap elections after Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he will resign both as chancellor and the leader...
OTP wins big at CEE bank of the year awards
Hungarian banking group OTP’s subsidiaries in Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary and Slovenia were ranked as the best banks in their respective countries...
RegioJet CEE’s best rail operator – T&E report
Czechia’s RegioJet is the top-performing rail operator in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) for cost and quality, according to the latest...
Poland to focus on security, regional cooperation during upcoming EU rotating presidency
Polish government representatives outlined the key priorities for its six-month stint holding the presidency of the Council of the EU from...
Bulgaria, Romania to join Schengen free travel area
Romania and Bulgaria are set to become full members of the Schengen Area on 1 January, a significant milestone in their...
Slovenia tightens border as EU pledges migration revamp
Slovenia has announced an increase in border controls with Croatia and Hungary, citing national security and escalating concerns over irregular migration, particularly linked to developments...
Poland leads CEE on media subscriptions – Reuters institute report
Digital news consumption in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is transforming, driven by evolving audience habits, technology adoption, and growing mistrust...