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EU advances on linking funding of Poland, Hungary, to rule of law

The European Commission (EC) has ordered Hungary and Poland to account for alleged rule of law violations that may significantly…

3 years ago

Serbia, Hungary most vulnerable to Russian, Chinese influence – Globsec report

Serbia and Hungary are the Eastern European countries most exposed to Russia and China, a new study found. Czechia and Romania…

3 years ago

Western Balkans bounce back from 2020, but reforms needed to narrow gap with EU

Although the six Western Balkan countries aspiring to join the European Union, referred to as the WB6, are expected to…

3 years ago

Zeman may attempt to block Pirate Party leader’s appointment as foreign minister

The formation of a new governing coalition in Czechia could be set to stall after President Milos Zeman reportedly threatened…

3 years ago

Visegrad 4 reps sign joint declaration in support of nuclear energy

Strengthening energy sovereignty and energy security, maintaining affordable energy prices and decarbonising energy production can only be achieved through the…

3 years ago

Czechia’s next prime minister to be named next Friday

The swearing-in of the Czech Republic's new prime minister looks to be a done deal, scheduled for Friday, 26 November.…

3 years ago

Taiwan’s “Representative Office” opens in Lithuania

Taiwan has opened what it calls its Representative Office in Lithuania, defying China's attempts to dissuade Vilnius from allowing what…

3 years ago

Belarus drops volume of oil transit to Poland citing ‘unscheduled repairs’

Belarus will limit the pumping of oil to Poland through its section of the Druzhba pipeline for three days from…

3 years ago

Brussels backs up on boosting trade, economic relations with Taiwan

Lawmakers in Brussels have taken a step back from pursuing their plan to unveil a new strategy for EU trade…

3 years ago

When it comes to billionaires, Czechs are Central Europe’s overachievers

Henry Ford once said: "I am ready to account for any day in my life, but don't ask me how I…

3 years ago