Slovenia takes surprise U-turn in nominating European Public Prosecutors’ Office delegates
In a surprise move on Thursday, Slovenia's government, which holds the EU presidency, ended months of delays in appointing the country's...
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Ex army officer to lead Romania, as MPs put differences aside to face crises
Romanian MPs overwhelmingly approved a grand coalition that includes historically bitter rivals the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Social Democratic...
Taiwan could supply Europe with chips, eyes central Europe
Taiwan could help alleviate Europe’s semiconductor shortage by setting up manufacturing operations in central Europe. With a reputation as a tech...
From ‘Germanisation’ to ‘Repolanisation’ and beyond – an analysis of 21st-Century media in Central and Eastern Europe
So dominant was German capital in the Czech media in 2003 that the European Federation of Journalists considered it no longer...
Hungary’s third-richest man plans to run for government in 2022
Hungarian porn baron Gyorgy Gattyan has announced plans to found a party and field candidates in all of Hungary's constituencies in...
Polish, Hungarian currencies take a beating
Poland's currency, the zloty (PLN), saw a 12-year low against the euro, while the Hungarian forint (HUF) also plunged to a...
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 affect...
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 are...
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 have...
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 to...
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 combined...
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. President...
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 could...
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 Thursday,...
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 and...
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 made...
Czechia, Hungary hiked to highest COVID risk
The US national public health agency yesterday began advising American tourists against visiting Hungary or Czechia, two of the world’s leading...
Harvard graduate pledges new path for Bulgaria, as exit polls suggest new party won election
The newly-formed centrist “We Continue the Change” (PP) party won the elections in Bulgaria on Sunday, according to initial data. PP,...
Hungary puts cap on skyrocketing petrol prices
Hungary’s government is putting a cap on the price of petrol and diesel fuel whose prices have recently soared in the...
Bulgaria’s GERB party, Radev leading in polls before weekend elections
With elections taking place in Bulgaria this Sunday for a new parliament and president, the GERB party has a comfortable lead...