CET

CET Editor

EU member states split over strictness of visa policy for Russians – CET analysis

Diplomacy Russia 6 min

After months of deliberation, Estonia banned Russian citizens with tourist visas from entering its territory on Thursday, effective as of next...

CET Editor

Albania, North Macedonia open talks to join EU

News in brief Western Balkans 2 min

North Macedonia and Albania nominally began their EU accession negotiations in Brussels on Tuesday, with detailed discussions slated to begin in...

CET Editor

As Russia turns off the taps, Hungary negotiates deal to get gas transits wholly via southern TurkStream pipeline

Bulgaria Energy Germany Hungary Russia Serbia 2 min

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced Monday that he is in negotiations with Russia’s Gazprom regarding a long-term gas supply deal...

CET Editor

Lithuanian PM defends decision to permit Russian transits to Kalingrad

Lithuania Russia Transport Ukraine 2 min

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte reacted to criticism on Thursday over her country’s acceptance of the transport of civilian-use goods from...

CET Editor

Albania may be sitting on huge oil, gas reserves, PM reveals

Energy Western Balkans < 1 min

Albania may be about to announce the findings of exploratory fossil fuel drillings of such a magnitude that they will change...

CET Editor

Croatia agrees to expand oil capacity to CEE

Croatia Energy Hungary Slovakia < 1 min

Croatia is ready to enlarge the capacity of the Adria oil pipeline as part of a long-term energy cooperation agreement to...

CET Editor

Croatia plans for worst case energy scenario

Austria Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Energy Hungary Latvia Lithuania News in brief Poland Romania Slovakia Slovenia 2 min

Croatia is currently boosting its own gas security in preparation for next winter, Energy Minister Davor Filipovic announced. By 1 November,...

CET Editor

NATO chief vows to up Baltic sea presence during Swedish application process

Baltics News in brief Ukraine < 1 min

NATO will increase its number of forces in the Baltic sea if Sweden applies to join the defence alliance, NATO Secretary-General...

CET Editor

Poland takes anti-war drive to Hungary

Diplomacy Hungary News in brief Poland Ukraine < 1 min

The Polish government’s Stop Russia Now advertising campaign arrived in Hungary on Wednesday, increasing speculation that the alliance between the two...

CET Editor

CEE firms face clamour for solar panels, heat pumps

Czech Republic Energy News in brief Slovakia < 1 min

The combination of a rise in demand for renewable energy sources and supply-chain issues is causing problems for manufacturers in Czechia...