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Hungary’s energy strategy has left it vulnerable to electricity price speculators – report

Hungary’s electricity market has become a focal point for speculative trading, driven by a combination of renewable energy imbalances and…

6 months ago

CEE secures EUR 1.4bn in AI funding in 2023-24

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a rising force in artificial intelligence (AI) and startups in the region raised EUR…

6 months ago

EU assesses candidates’ progress in ten country reports

The European Commission (EC) analyses the accession prospects of all ten prospective members of the EU in a new set…

6 months ago

CEE mulls ramifications of Trump’s victory on trade, defence, environment

As Donald Trump officially declared his victory in the US election, he received congratulations from numerous Central and Eastern Europe…

6 months ago

‘Budapest Declaration’ signed as Orban hosts EU summit

European leaders committed to developing a defence industry base and enhancing EU competitiveness at an informal European Council summit in…

6 months ago

EU, South Korea expand security, defence links

The EU and the Republic of Korea formalised a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership in Seoul, on Monday, 4 November,…

6 months ago

PKN Orlen CEE’s top firm on Coface 500 list

Poland is the dominant country in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) business landscape, with 184 companies listed among the…

6 months ago

To the victor go the spoils – the big winners and losers of Trump’s second presidency – CET op-ed

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, no stranger to political brinkmanship, went all in on Donald Trump's election victory: a win…

6 months ago

Moldova pivots to EU in presidential vote

Moldovan President Maia Sandu defeated her pro-Russian rival Alexandr Stoianoglo by around 55% to 45% in the presidential second-round vote on Sunday, 3 November.…

7 months ago

Estonia dominates top-30 regional startup list

A new list spotlighting the fastest-growing startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) shows Estonia as the clear leader in…

7 months ago

Globsec lays out proposals to bolster CEE’s cyber security in new report

The EU requires an in-depth exploration of its security needs, focusing on digital resilience, cyber threats, and countering disinformation, according…

7 months ago

CEE countries take sides in aftermath of Georgia’s disputed election

In the wake of the parliamentary elections in Georgia held on 26 October 2024, international reactions ranged from congratulations to…

7 months ago

Lithuania’s Social Democrats defeat conservatives in parliamentary elections

Lithuania’s centre-left Social Democrats (SD) emerged as the clear leaders in the country’s second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday…

7 months ago

Bulgarian election delivers hung parliament

Bulgarian ex-prime minister Boyko Borissov’s conservative, pro-EU GERB (Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria) party garnered approximately 25% of the…

7 months ago

Poland’s eSky finalises Thomas Cook buyout

Polish online platform eSky Group has acquired the world’s oldest travel agent, Britain's Thomas Cook, for up to GBP 30mn,…

7 months ago

Romania oks EUR 150mn strategic infrastructure investment at Port of Constanta

Romania has approved “technical-economic indicators” for an over RON 750mn (EUR 150.8mn) rail construction project at the country's largest port…

7 months ago

CEE sidesteps ‘middle-income trap’ – ING analysis

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) economies have largely overcome the so-called middle-income trap, but face challenges around sustainable growth and…

7 months ago

Albania opens first EU-accession chapters

Albania’s bid to join the EU gained momentum at the latest intergovernmental conference that marked the opening of formal EU…

7 months ago

China, CEE strengthen strategic ties at summit

The sixth China and Central and Eastern European Countries Local Leaders' Meeting concluded on 16 October with a firm commitment…

7 months ago

Moldovans vote ‘yes’ to joining EU in tight ballot

In a knife-edge referendum that laid bare Moldova's internal divisions and heightened geopolitical tensions, the country's voters backed constitutional changes…

7 months ago