Poland leads CEE on media subscriptions – Reuters institute report
Digital news consumption in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is transforming, driven by evolving audience habits, technology adoption, and growing mistrust...
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Romania voids Russia-linked presidential ballot
Romania’s Constitutional Court (CCR) annulled the country’s presidential election on Friday, 6 December after the emergence of evidence of Russian interference in...
Incoming Lithuanian PM prioritises defence
Lithuania’s new Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas plans to increase the country's defence spending to 3.5% of GDP in response to security...
EU assesses candidates’ progress in ten country reports
The European Commission (EC) analyses the accession prospects of all ten prospective members of the EU in a new set of...
CEE mulls ramifications of Trump’s victory on trade, defence, environment
As Donald Trump officially declared his victory in the US election, he received congratulations from numerous Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)...
Moldova pivots to EU in presidential vote
Moldovan President Maia Sandu defeated her pro-Russian rival Alexandr Stoianoglo by around 55% to 45% in the presidential second-round vote on Sunday, 3 November. While...
Globsec lays out proposals to bolster CEE’s cyber security in new report
The EU requires an in-depth exploration of its security needs, focusing on digital resilience, cyber threats, and countering disinformation, according to...
Albania opens first EU-accession chapters
Albania’s bid to join the EU gained momentum at the latest intergovernmental conference that marked the opening of formal EU accession...
China, CEE strengthen strategic ties at summit
The sixth China and Central and Eastern European Countries Local Leaders' Meeting concluded on 16 October with a firm commitment between...
Moldovans vote ‘yes’ to joining EU in tight ballot
In a knife-edge referendum that laid bare Moldova's internal divisions and heightened geopolitical tensions, the country's voters backed constitutional changes aimed...
CEE’s evolving e-commerce landscape
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is catching up with Western Europe for e-commerce, but unique regional challenges and opportunities are shaping...
Von der Leyen pledges more EU on Balkans visit
European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen announced further EU flood recovery funding and reiterated the EU’s commitment to addressing climate...
Moldovan industrial sector to get EU cash
A total of 59 companies have been awarded non-reimbursable funding totalling some MDL 25mn (EUR 1.3mn) as part of a MDL...
South Korea influence grows in CEE defence
As the EU assesses its defence strategies amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in the...
Hungary nears energy deal in wake of Lukoil sanctions – FM
Hungary is rushing to safeguard its energy security following Ukraine's sanctions on Russian oil company Lukoil, and is in active discussions...
Ukrainian alleged in Nord Stream pipeline attack
The September 26, 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a major European energy conduit running from Russia to Germany, remains...
Polish PM warns off calls for Hungary ban from Schengen visa-free travel area
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk advised caution to European politicians calling for Hungary’s expulsion from the Schengen area, as it could...
Hungary, Slovakia threaten electricity cutoff in tit-for-tat dispute with Ukraine
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) could be closing in on an energy standoff as Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to restrict...
Romania increasingly key strategic ally for US – analysis
The expansion and modernisation of the NATO air base in Constanta, south-east Romania, symbolises the country's growing strategic importance to NATO...
CEE narrowing e-commerce gap, research shows
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is making notable strides in the e-commerce arena, driven by increasing digital adoption and a burgeoning...