Huge crowd in Warsaw protests ruling party ahead of autumn election

2 years ago

A massive mobilisation of Polish opposition voters and leaders estimated at up to half a million people took to the streets…

Russia-EU trade hit by invasion – Eurostat

2 years ago

The EU's official statistics office Eurostat details the effects of the bloc's sanctions and trade restrictions regarding Russia in the…

Hungary’s Oriens fund buys another Czech retail chain

2 years ago

Hungarian investment holding Oriens is fast becoming a major player in Czech retail, Slovak business daily Hospodarske Noviny (HN) reports.…

EU shows united front vs Russia as Moldova edges closer to membership

2 years ago

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Moldova “the political heart of Europe”, when she met Moldovan President Maia Sandu…

CEE leaders respond to Erdogan victory in Turkey

2 years ago

Leaders in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after his re-election on Sunday, 28 May,…

EU youth unemployment lowest since 2009

2 years ago

Only 4.48 million EU citizens aged 15 to 29 found themselves unemployed last year, according to the latest data from…

Europe playing catch-up with China in ‘battery battle’ – Romanian economy minister

2 years ago

"Romania, and Europe, have lost the battle with China in certain segments, such as battery production, but we are trying…

A new sector emerges in CEE, as companies anticipate compulsory ESG reports

2 years ago

Having committed to becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, the EU faces a major challenge and companies will have…

Electric cars overtake diesel in Romania

2 years ago

Electric and hybrid cars are gaining ground in Romania, as the segment represented over 20% of all new cars sold…

Polish auto industry posts record numbers

2 years ago

The Polish automotive industry grew by over 21.5% last year to hit an all-time high of EUR 39.7bn, Gazeta Wyborcza…

Hungary blocks EU’s Ukraine arms package after Kiev sanctions OTP bank

2 years ago

Hungary has vetoed EUR 500mn worth of arms funding from the EU to Ukraine, Italian media first reported on Monday,…

Economist becomes Slovakia’s first Hungarian-minority PM

2 years ago

Former Slovak Central Bank (NBS) deputy governor Ludovit Odor was sworn in as the country’s interim prime minister this week.…

Romania loosens surplus tax on OMV Petrom

2 years ago

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis promulgated the revised law that lays down a "solidarity contribution" from the “excessive profits” of energy…

Falling energy prices hit MOL’s Q1 figures

2 years ago

Sharply falling energy prices are good news for the population and almost all market segments and the population alike, but…

Czech govt unveils austerity package

2 years ago

The Czech government announced "Czechia in Shape", a new tax package to reduce the state budget deficit on Thursday 11…

Poland’s Orlen losing millions over Russian oil ban

2 years ago

Poland's state-controlled oil company, PKN Orlen, is facing significant losses due to the EU banning Russian crude oil. The company…

EUR 1bn earmarked for Ukraine as EU raises ‘peace facility’ funding limit

2 years ago

The Council of the European Union will send another EUR 1bn in support for ammunition and missiles for Ukraine as…

Hungary gov’t reacts to shrinking retail sector with compulsory price cuts

2 years ago

The purchasing power of salaries in Hungary is falling due to record-high inflation, local business outlet Portfolio reported, citing the…

EU law will fast-track arms making in Europe, von der Leyen announces in Prague

2 years ago

The European Commission (EC) will propose a law to speed up weapons production in Europe, EC President Ursula von der…

Poland to buy UK defence export system after inking all-time record deal

2 years ago

Poland has signed with the UK a GBP 1.9bn export agreement to roll out a British short-range air defence system,…