Baltics

Taiwan FM tours Baltics to deepen ties, despite opposition from China

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu visited Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia from November 6-12, deepening bilateral ties in the Baltics and…

1 year ago

EU’s highest inflation in Hungary, Baltics

Annual inflation in the EU was 10% in January, according to the latest report from EU statistics office Eurostat.  Of the…

2 years ago

CEE plans thousands of miles of high-speed rail

Railway infrastructure managers from Czechia, Poland and the Baltics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in connection with building almost…

2 years ago

Baltic inflation ‘canary in the coal mine’ for rest of Europe in 2023

The three Baltic countries are the worst hit by the wave of inflation in Europe, according to the latest flash estimate…

2 years ago

Wizz vs Ryanair: which budget airline rules CEE?

Wizz Air will serve 31% more passengers than Ryanair in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Caucuses this winter, according…

2 years ago

Taiwan invests in CEE, as Lithuania opens trade office in Taipei

The tensions around the burgeoning relations between Taiwan and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will be on the agenda when…

2 years ago

‘The Chinese always have a multi-layered approach’ – CEPA expert Tamas Matura talks China in CEE with CET

Hungarian Sinologist Tamas Matura argued in his recent report for CEPA that China wields little influence in Hungary, despite the…

2 years ago

Baltic countries to fully ban entry for Russian citizens, while EU plans major restrictions

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are finalising coordinated agreements on restricting entry for the Russian citizens with Schengen visas, the three…

2 years ago

Baltic countries see rocketing inflation as Eurozone hits all-time high

Inflation was highest in Estonia amongst the Eurozone countries in May, according to a Eurostat report that estimated 20.1% year-on-year…

2 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

Estonia among least corrupt countries – TI

Estonia and Austria have the cleanest economies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) according to the latest annual report by…

3 years ago

Baltic ‘healthtech’ startups heal body and mind

In our second deep dive into the Baltic tech business scene, CET looks at startups that take physical health and…

3 years ago

Estonia third for venture funding per capita

Estonia received the third most venture capital (VC) per person in the world over the last 12 months, according to…

3 years ago

Rail Baltica: no disruptions for Latvia, Lithuania – but Estonia changes timetable

It has been hailed in the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as their most ambitious shared project for…

3 years ago

Latvia reimposes lockdown as COVID rips through Baltics and Balkans

Latvia has announced a month-long COVID lockdown after a surge in infections and hospitalisations, becoming the first EU country to…

3 years ago

Rising bills bring extra bite to Baltic winter

For the citizens of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, the signs are ominous. As the Baltic countries look ahead to rising…

3 years ago

These are Central Europe’s Cleanest Beaches

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you planning your holidays to a Central Eastern European beach destination? Learn which regional country…

3 years ago

Latvia: Striving for a Competitive Low-carbon Economy

Reading Time: 3 minutes While lawmakers in Latvia welcome the "Fit for 55" shift towards a low carbon economy, they’re…

3 years ago

Estonia Pursues Homegrown Technologies on Green Energy

On a global scale, Estonia does not emit high levels of greenhouse gasses, but on a per capita basis, it…

3 years ago