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CEE foreign ministers convene for energy, security talks

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said it is extremely important that the EU provide support to Africa, when he and…

2 years ago

Lithuanian PM defends decision to permit Russian transits to Kalingrad

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

2 years ago

Hungary declares energy emergency

The Hungarian government declared a state of emergency and ditched its flagship policy of subsidising domestic utility bills on Wednesday,…

2 years ago

Croatia to adopt euro next year, as Balkan country clears final hurdles

The EU formally approved on Tuesday Croatia joining the Eurozone on New Year's Day 2023, and proclaimed the development as…

2 years ago

Hungary falls out with EU, US over its opposition to minimum global tax rate

The Hungarian government said on Monday that it will pass a parliamentary resolution condemning EU criticism of its refusal to…

2 years ago

Bruising week for CEE currencies ends with slight rises for zloty, forint, Czech crown

The Czech, Polish and Hungarian currencies all weakened against the major global currencies this week, as recession fears intensified globally,…

2 years ago

Croatia to get less Covid recovery funding after economic rebound in 2021

The European Commission (EC) will cut Croatia’s maximum share of the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) stimulus programme by…

2 years ago

Hungary leads EU for solar electricity generation

Hungary had the highest proportion of solar technology in its electricity production in the EU last year, according to the…

2 years ago

Inflation soars in the Baltics

Surging energy prices pushed prices up across the EU in June, but the three Baltic countries have been hardest hit,…

2 years ago

Bulgaria coalition on brink after just six months

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov is trying to save his administration by persuading seven MPs to support his coalition in…

2 years ago