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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…

5 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,…

5 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…

5 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…

5 months ago

EU okays Polish EUR 1.2bn state-aided energy-storage project

The European Commission (EC) has greenlit Poland's USD 1.2bn scheme for projects to increase electricity storage capabilities to foster the…

6 months ago

Serbian MPs vote against lithium mining ban, as Rio Tinto project edges closer

Serbian MPs voted down the enactment of a ban on lithium and boron exploration on Thursday, 10 October. An opposition-tabled…

6 months ago

CEE’s evolving e-commerce landscape

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is catching up with Western Europe for e-commerce, but unique regional challenges and opportunities are…

6 months ago

Croatia, Serbia bring back national service

Croatia and Serbia have both announced plans to reintroduce compulsory military service, saying it is necessary to strengthen national defence…

6 months ago

EU pushes Romania to modify energy price caps

The EU has called on Romania to amend its energy price-capping scheme, urging the government to allow gas and electricity…

6 months ago

As EU slaps new tariffs on Chinese BEVs, VW rolls out ‘gamechanging’ electric vehicle

The European Commission (EC) has announced that it will impose additional import tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) following…

6 months ago