US suggests tariffs on Russian oil, as Hungary blocks EU-wide embargo

3 years ago

The EU failed to agree on its latest sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as Hungary refused to drop its threat…

G7 backs Albania, North Macedonia for EU talks, slams Republika Srpska secessionism

3 years ago

G7 ministers expressed their concern about the “deepening political crisis” in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and support for the commencement…

Hungary leverages over EU oil sanctions

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The EU on Monday failed to make headway on finalising a sixth package of sanctions against Russia in response to…

Crucial vote next week for EU decarbonisation

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MEPs on the environment committee of the European Parliament (ENVI) will vote on a tranche of environmental proposals early next…

EU may compensate CEE countries for hit from Russian oil embargo

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The European Commission (EC) could channel funds to countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to help reduce their dependence…

Czechia takes up Russia’s place at UN special session on Ukraine on Thursday

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Czechia will participate in the UN Human Rights Council meeting on Thursday 12 May, after being elected as Russia’s replacement…

NATO ups air presence in CEE airspace

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NATO has around 30 surveillance and fighter jets in airspace outside of Ukraine and Belarus at any moment according the…

Macron asks China to lift trade embargo on Lithuania

3 years ago

French President Emmanuel Macron told Chinese President Xi that France expects China to reverse the sanctions it has imposed on…

TUI pulls CEE flights due to dip in demand

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Tour operator TUI Belgium has cancelled scheduled summer flights to Bulgaria and North Macedonia citing falling interest in destinations in…

Von der Leyen makes surprise visit to Budapest

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid an unexpected visit to Budapest on Monday evening to discuss the EU’s…

Balkan business leaders urge simpler border controls

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Serbian and Croatian business organisations are calling for less friction in the flow of goods across their common border, in…

EU offers CEE countries extended deadline for Russian oil embargo

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The EU has revised its proposal to ban Russia oil imports by the end of 2022, in order to give…

Romania to host CEE firms at defence expo

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Companies from at least nine Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries will present their products and services at the upcoming…

Germany to help Czechia renew army, and landlocked CEE countries to access gas

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Germany will help Czechia to modernise its army by replacing military equipment it sent to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz…

NATO chief vows to up Baltic sea presence during Swedish application process

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NATO will increase its number of forces in the Baltic sea if Sweden applies to join the defence alliance, NATO…

Poland takes anti-war drive to Hungary

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The Polish government’s Stop Russia Now advertising campaign arrived in Hungary on Wednesday, increasing speculation that the alliance between the…

CEE countries react to EU plan to completely phase out Russian oil

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There were mixed messages from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) on Wednesday, when the European Commission (EC) announced plans for…

Press Freedom Index singles out Moldova, Bulgaria as promising media landscapes

3 years ago

Estonia has the healthiest media environment in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) according to the Reporters Sans Frontiers/Reporters Without Borders…

CEE firms face clamour for solar panels, heat pumps

3 years ago

The combination of a rise in demand for renewable energy sources and supply-chain issues is causing problems for manufacturers in…

EU may excuse Hungary, Slovakia from oil ban

3 years ago

The European Commission (EC) may allow Hungary and Slovakia to opt out of the Russian oil embargo currently being drawn…