CEE countries take sides in aftermath of Georgia’s disputed election

4 weeks ago

In the wake of the parliamentary elections in Georgia held on 26 October 2024, international reactions ranged from congratulations to…

Lithuania’s Social Democrats defeat conservatives in parliamentary elections

1 month ago

Lithuania’s centre-left Social Democrats (SD) emerged as the clear leaders in the country’s second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday…

Bulgarian election delivers hung parliament

1 month ago

Bulgarian ex-prime minister Boyko Borissov’s conservative, pro-EU GERB (Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria) party garnered approximately 25% of the…

Poland’s eSky finalises Thomas Cook buyout

1 month ago

Polish online platform eSky Group has acquired the world’s oldest travel agent, Britain's Thomas Cook, for up to GBP 30mn,…

Romania oks EUR 150mn strategic infrastructure investment at Port of Constanta

1 month ago

Romania has approved “technical-economic indicators” for an over RON 750mn (EUR 150.8mn) rail construction project at the country's largest port…

CEE sidesteps ‘middle-income trap’ – ING analysis

1 month ago

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) economies have largely overcome the so-called middle-income trap, but face challenges around sustainable growth and…

Albania opens first EU-accession chapters

1 month ago

Albania’s bid to join the EU gained momentum at the latest intergovernmental conference that marked the opening of formal EU…

China, CEE strengthen strategic ties at summit

1 month ago

The sixth China and Central and Eastern European Countries Local Leaders' Meeting concluded on 16 October with a firm commitment…

Moldovans vote ‘yes’ to joining EU in tight ballot

1 month ago

In a knife-edge referendum that laid bare Moldova's internal divisions and heightened geopolitical tensions, the country's voters backed constitutional changes…

EU okays Polish EUR 1.2bn state-aided energy-storage project

2 months ago

The European Commission (EC) has greenlit Poland's USD 1.2bn scheme for projects to increase electricity storage capabilities to foster the…

Serbian MPs vote against lithium mining ban, as Rio Tinto project edges closer

2 months ago

Serbian MPs voted down the enactment of a ban on lithium and boron exploration on Thursday, 10 October. An opposition-tabled…

CEE’s evolving e-commerce landscape

2 months ago

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is catching up with Western Europe for e-commerce, but unique regional challenges and opportunities are…

Croatia, Serbia bring back national service

2 months ago

Croatia and Serbia have both announced plans to reintroduce compulsory military service, saying it is necessary to strengthen national defence…

CEE rescue teams rally to flood-hit Bosnia

2 months ago

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is receiving crucial assistance from across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as well as the EU,…

EU pushes Romania to modify energy price caps

2 months ago

The EU has called on Romania to amend its energy price-capping scheme, urging the government to allow gas and electricity…

As EU slaps new tariffs on Chinese BEVs, VW rolls out ‘gamechanging’ electric vehicle

2 months ago

The European Commission (EC) has announced that it will impose additional import tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) following…

‘Poland’s 7/11’ plans IPO, regional expansion

2 months ago

Zabka is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on the Warsaw Stock Exchange on 17 October, as Poland’s leading convenience…

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland to ask EU to cofund ‘Baltic Defence Line’

2 months ago

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are seeking EU financial support for a coordinated network of military fortifications along their borders…

Czech ‘crisis manager’ Sikela to helm EU’s answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative

2 months ago

Czechia's former industry minister and crisis manager Jozef Sikela has been appointed to lead the EU’s EUR 300bn Global Gateway…

Mishandling of immigration has propelled a party with direct Nazi roots into power in Austria – CET Opinion

2 months ago

The outcome of Austria’s election is undeniably historic—not just for Austria, but for the whole European Union. The Freedom Party…