Romania earmarks EUR 400mn for SMEsRomania earmarks EUR 400mn for SMEs

Romania earmarks EUR 400mn for SMEs

12 months ago

A total of EUR 400mn will be available to Romanian short- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 1 April, as the…

Czechia mulls nuclear reactors, coal phase-outCzechia mulls nuclear reactors, coal phase-out

Czechia mulls nuclear reactors, coal phase-out

12 months ago

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s incumbent administration will decide to build at least two new nuclear power units in Czechia,…

Thousands protest Fico’s media law in SlovakiaThousands protest Fico’s media law in Slovakia

Thousands protest Fico’s media law in Slovakia

12 months ago

Thousands protested at Freedom Square, Bratislava, over Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s plan to overhaul the country’s state media, on…

EU loosens CAP scheme to placate farmersEU loosens CAP scheme to placate farmers

EU loosens CAP scheme to placate farmers

12 months ago

The EU announced further concessions for the bloc’s agricultural workers, especially for smaller farms, to quell agricultural workers’ protests, on Friday,…

Bosnian accession on EU agenda next weekBosnian accession on EU agenda next week

Bosnian accession on EU agenda next week

12 months ago

The EU will recommend that member states open accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH), a candidate for membership since 2022, European…

Romania, Poland lead EU for female STEM gradsRomania, Poland lead EU for female STEM grads

Romania, Poland lead EU for female STEM grads

12 months ago

The highest shares of women tertiary education graduates in the scientific STEM subjects were recorded in Romania (42.5%) and Poland…

Mystery EV firm to build EUR 8bn plant in CzechiaMystery EV firm to build EUR 8bn plant in Czechia

Mystery EV firm to build EUR 8bn plant in Czechia

12 months ago

Czechia will host a EUR 7.9bn electric vehicle (EV) battery in Karvina, east Czechia, funded by a foreign investor, the…

EU unveils first ever pan-European defence planEU unveils first ever pan-European defence plan

EU unveils first ever pan-European defence plan

12 months ago

A new, ground-breaking European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) has been announced by the European Commission (EC).  The EC said EDIS…

Czech firm Europe’s fastest growingCzech firm Europe’s fastest growing

Czech firm Europe’s fastest growing

1 year ago

Czech photovoltaic distributor Raylyst Solar is the most rapidly growing company in Europe, according to the latest rankings by UK…

Romania rated BBB- by FitchRomania rated BBB- by Fitch

Romania rated BBB- by Fitch

1 year ago

The rating for Romania's long-term foreign currency debts is BBB- with a stable outlook, Fitch announced. According to the rating…

CEE’s nuclear dreams – CET analysisCEE’s nuclear dreams – CET analysis

CEE’s nuclear dreams – CET analysis

1 year ago

The indispensability of nuclear energy was one of few areas of consensus at the recent summit of the strained Visegrad…

Hungary oks Swedish NATO bid after PM visitHungary oks Swedish NATO bid after PM visit

Hungary oks Swedish NATO bid after PM visit

1 year ago

Hungarian MPs approved a proposal on ratifying Sweden’s accession to NATO with 188 in favour and 6 dissenting votes, on…

V4 leaders agree on energy, immigration, but Russia remains elephant in roomV4 leaders agree on energy, immigration, but Russia remains elephant in room

V4 leaders agree on energy, immigration, but Russia remains elephant in room

1 year ago

The prime ministers of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries met in Prague, Czechia, for the first time in eight months,…

Hungary gov’t to vote through judge as presidentHungary gov’t to vote through judge as president

Hungary gov’t to vote through judge as president

1 year ago

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in damage limitation mode after recent scandals and mass anti-government protests in Budapest, has proposed…

Poland unlocks over EUR 100bn in EU fundsPoland unlocks over EUR 100bn in EU funds

Poland unlocks over EUR 100bn in EU funds

1 year ago

As of next week Poland can begin to access the around EUR 60bn of previously suspended COVID:19 pandemic and green funding…

Radio Free Europe banned in Russia

1 year ago

The Russian Justice Ministry on Tuesday, 20 February, named Radio Free Europe (RFE) as an “undesirable” organisation, effectively banning the…

CEE hopefuls for NATO chief emerge, but Rutte in pole position

1 year ago

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte is reportedly likely to succeed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in October, as…

Anti-gov’t protests turn up heat on Orban

1 year ago

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied against the presidential pardon scandal in Budapest on Friday evening. The catalyst for the protests…

Romania ordered to repay Blue Air’s state aid

1 year ago

Blue Air's restructuring plan has failed to restore its long-term viability and the Romanian state must return the EUR 33.84mn…

Polish FM floats new reparations solution

1 year ago

Poland will drop the USD 1.3tn (EUR 12.08) reparation demand made by the right-wing nationalist PiS government, which Polish Prime…