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Bulgaria appoints interim PM, calls October election

Bulgarian voters are set to go to the polls for the fourth time in two years after President Rumen Radev…

2 years ago

Hungary makes energy crisis plans

The Hungarian government unveiled a number of energy-related measures at the weekend, in response to soaring prices and an impending…

2 years ago

Poland to ink multi-billion military supply deal with South Korea

South Korean defence manufacturers will sign contracts worth EUR 7.53bn with Poland before the end of the month, The Korea…

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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