Batteries are powering CEE’s e-mobility transition – CET analysis
As the EU accelerates its shift to electric vehicles by outlawing internal combustion engines by 2035, the auto industries in Central...
Hungary
Hungary to call for removal of Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions list – report
Hungary will not agree to the extension of EU sanctions against Russia unless visa bans and asset freezes against three Russian...
V4 countries cast net wide for gas supplies
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala will travel to the Netherlands this week to open a new terminal, according to an agreement...
Croatian authorities launch probe into massive gas-resale scam at INA
A total of five individuals including a top Croatian lawyer and an executive at energy firm INA have been charged with...
Hungary to push on with Paks II project, as nuclear agency issues partial construction permit
Hungary's National Atomic Energy Authority (OAH) has granted a partial licence in connection with the expansion of the country's only nuclear...
Europe’s drought worst in 500 years – EC report
Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova were among the European countries most affected by low rainfall rates in the three months up...
Hungary makes giant bid to buy Vodafone
Vodafone Group has agreed to sell its Hungarian subsidiary to the Hungarian state and government-affiliated systems integrator 4iG for HUF 715bn...
Chinese market leader CATL to build EUR 7.6bn battery plant in Hungary
The world’s largest battery maker, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), has agreed to build a three trillion forint (EUR 7.6bn) production...
Russian oil deliveries to CEE resume after MOL intervention ends week-long stasis
Crude oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia and Czechia will recommence after Hungarian energy firm MOL paid the August transit fee for...
Corruption not seen as major issue by majority of firms in Poland, Czechia, Austria- Ipsos poll
Corruption is considered a very serious problem by 59% of business leaders in Romania, the highest percentage in the EU, according...
As CEE energy costs soar, IMF says customers should pick up the bill
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that European governments let consumers bear the brunt of rocketing domestic energy bills, in...
Hungary’s ‘race to the bottom’ currency policy comes under fire – CET analysis
Hungary's currency, the forint, has in recent weeks plumbed all-time lows against the euro. Although currencies are dropping across Central and...
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 autumn...
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 deal...
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 his...
Hungary declares energy emergency
The Hungarian government declared a state of emergency and ditched its flagship policy of subsidising domestic utility bills on Wednesday, as...
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 participate...
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, impacting...
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 Hungarian...
Croatia set to join the Euro
Croatia has been given the go-ahead to adopt the euro from the start of next year, when it will become twentieth...