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Moldovan industrial sector to get EU cash

A total of 59 companies have been awarded non-reimbursable funding totalling some MDL 25mn (EUR 1.3mn) as part of a…

4 months ago

Poland unveils massive transport, energy, defence plans under 2025 budget

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to tackle inflation, drive record economic growth, and bolster key investments in energy and…

4 months ago

AirBaltic to call IPO by year-end

Latvian national airline airBaltic is set to embark on its first-ever initial public offering (IPO) before the end of 2024.…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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,…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

Ukrainian alleged in Nord Stream pipeline attack

Reading Time: 2 minutes Nearly two years after the September 26, 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, the incident…

4 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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.…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

New EC report assesses rule of law across CEE

The new report on rule of law and governance by the European Commission (EC) gives a mixed picture on Central…

5 months ago

Hungary secured EUR 1bn loan from China

Hungary has borrowed EUR 1bn (approximately USD 1.1bn) from Chinese banks earlier this year, according to the country's debt management…

5 months ago

Bulgaria offers help to Slovakia, Hungary after Ukraine imposes Lukoil transit ban

Bulgaria has extended a helping hand to Hungary in managing the fallout from Ukraine’s recent ban on the transit of…

5 months ago