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Merkel’s “Farewell Tour” Underlines Balkans’ Importance

The Balkan countries are important for Germany - that's seemingly the reason why German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who's set to…

3 years ago

Coal Plants Cause Thousands of Deaths in Eastern Europe

In the last three years only, 19,000 deaths have been linked to coal-power plant-related air pollution in the Western Balkans…

3 years ago

Retailer Lidl Passes Tesco, now #1 in Slovakia

In Slovakia, Tesco is now in the rear mirror for German supermarket chain Lidl, whose profits for 2020 (over EUR…

3 years ago

What Are the Consequences of a Record-setting Tourism Season in the Balkans?

By the end of August, EU member Croatia and two of its Southern neighbors down the Adriatic coast, Montenegro and…

3 years ago

Hungary’s PM Allegedly Pledges Allegiance to EU

Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán, allegedly pledged his allegiance to the European Union and admitted that Hungary is not likely…

3 years ago

Drivers of Growth: Visegrad 4 Top Companies

If not partly or fully owned by the state, like utility and oil companies, the largest companies in the Visegrad…

3 years ago

Czech Ticket Platform Kiwi.com Wins Against Ryanair

The Czech Republic’s Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of the Czech ticket seller Kiwi.com against Ryanair in a dispute over Kiwi's…

3 years ago

Bulgaria to Hold Presidential and General Elections in November

Bulgaria will hold both presidential and snap general elections in November amidst political polarization and uncertainty that are stalling badly…

3 years ago

Romanian Government in Crisis over Development Program

Romania’s government coalition is in major crisis after the dismissal of the country's justice minister, Stelian Ion, by prime minister Florin…

3 years ago

Romania Aims to Boost Vaccination With Campaign

Amid the growing COVID-19 Delta variant threat in Europe, the Romanian government wants to boost its vaccination campaign. Currently, Romania,…

3 years ago