The countries of emerging Europe are better placed than Western Europe to make the most of the automation technologies—including robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—that are transforming industries and the world of work. It is often said that sometimes, when w … | Continue reading
Dereliction of law enforcement duties by governments in the Western Balkans again led to an increase in sulphur dioxide (SO2) pollution from the region’s antiquated coal power plants in 2023. Dust and nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution from coal plants also continued to exceed legal … | Continue reading
Since 2021, Boomerang Partners has launched over 15 iGaming products, expanded into more than 35 countries, and partnered with more than 3,700 affiliate teams. Boomerang Partners is celebrating its third anniversary of growth and achievements. Over the past three years, the compa … | Continue reading
CEE is experiencing an economic overhaul driven by digital solutions that are revolutionising industries such as manufacturing, banking, and logistics. Investors who have hitherto ignored the region need to start taking a closer look. That Central and Eastern Europe is emerging a … | Continue reading
Budapest’s ongoing support for liberal values comes despite the Hungarian government’s best efforts to erode it. One thing that has always fascinated me about Budapest is the coexistence of the two, very different halves of Hungary’s capital: historic Buda and vibrant, commercial … | Continue reading
In many legal technology companies, the role of the CTO has remained largely unchanged for years: a vital but primarily operational figure who ensures that systems are secure, compliant, and functioning smoothly. While these tasks are undeniably important, this traditional view o … | Continue reading
With energy prices stabilising and European gas consumption decreasing, LNG terminals risk becoming costly, stranded assets. In the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Europe witnessed a rapid surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal constru … | Continue reading
Only by consolidating its European commitment at both the political and constitutional levels can Moldova ensure a stable and prosperous future within the European Union. On October 20, the same day that Moldovans vote in a presidential election, the country will also hold a refe … | Continue reading
Only by consolidating its European commitment at both the political and constitutional levels can Moldova ensure a stable and prosperous future within the European Union. On October 20, the same day that Moldovans vote in a presidential election, the country will also hold a refe … | Continue reading
Money from CEE is flowing into western Europe in the shape of investment and key acquisitions. But it’s not all welcome. It’s the oldest brand name in travel, founded in 1841 and a pioneer of what would later become known as the ‘package’ holiday—a trip where all arrangements for … | Continue reading
On paper, Georgia’s economy is doing relatively well. But a pivotal parliamentary election in October could significantly alter the country’s economic direction, especially if the vote results in a shift away from pro-EU policies. Despite a great deal of political turmoil over th … | Continue reading
Polish medical start-ups are showing great dynamism and innovation, addressing the key needs of today’s medical sector. The AI in Health Coalition, the Polish Hospital Federation and the expert team wZdrowiu have published the latest edition of the Top Disruptors in Healthcare Re … | Continue reading
How can the countries of emerging Europe turn their perceived appeal into impact on the global stage? Understanding the relationship between perceived investment attractiveness, the ability to leverage those perceptions to bring investors across the line, and finally the tangible … | Continue reading
Now is the time for NATO to allow Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles deep into Russian territory., a move that could finally tip the balance of the war in Ukraine’s favour. Hesitation now could squander a critical opportunity to bring Russia’s aggression to a definitive end. W … | Continue reading
Two guests of Boomerang’s booth won tickets to AC Milan home matches, dozens of meetings were held by the affiliate team over the two-day event. At SiGMA East Europe 2024 in Budapest, which brought together igaming companies from the region, including countries in emerging Europe … | Continue reading
Historically, Poland has not been a major destination for migrants, but the country’s growing economy has become a significant pull factor. That success creates new responsibilities for those in power. I regularly travel to all the countries in emerging Europe, but I don’t always … | Continue reading
From start-ups using animation to teach young people new languages to one of the world’s biggest anime brands, Moldova is home to an increasingly dynamic animation sector. This is not how you would imagine Moldova’s capital. We are standing on a rooftop in the middle of Chișinău, … | Continue reading
Fly on an aeroplane and there’s only a one in a million chance of an accident. In healthcare, one in 300 patients is harmed during their healthcare journey. Technology, says GE Healthcare’s Jan Beger, will improve this figure. “We are a global innovator in medical technology, pha … | Continue reading
GR8 Tech has released a new video series designed to demonstrate how its Unified Back Office (UBO) addresses the key challenges faced by iGaming operators. Each of the six videos focuses on a specific problem commonly encountered by operators and illustrates how GR8 Tech’s UBO ef … | Continue reading
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s consistent efforts to assert Kosovo’s sovereignty over the predominantly ethnic Serb municipalities do not bolster Kosovo’s independence. Instead, Kurti’s misplaced efforts only strain EU-Kosovo ties while exposing his lack of confidence in Kos … | Continue reading
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shuffled his pack ahead of what he has suggested will be “an extremely important autumn”. Did he jump or was he pushed? While the motives behind this week’s resignation of Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba (pictured above), may n … | Continue reading
airBaltic announced this week that it was moving forward with an IPO that will enable not only financial investors but also private retail investors to become shareholders. Good news from the Baltics this week for both travellers and investors. The Baltic region’s largest airline … | Continue reading
Investment in the Roma is not only urgently needed but is also one of the most economically viable ways to respond to the current labour market crisis. It’s a dual challenge facing many of the countries of emerging Europe: an ageing population and outward migration. Across the re … | Continue reading
The European Union must take steps which hold Georgia’s government accountable without undermining the European aspirations and faith of the Georgian people. In June, EU leaders paused Georgia’s accession process over concerns about democratic backsliding, particularly after the … | Continue reading
In developing economies, banks dominate the financial sector, unlike in advanced economies where the financial sector is more diversified. In almost 60 per cent of banks in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs)—a grouping which includes many of the countries of emergin … | Continue reading
GR8 Tech, an award-winning iGaming provider of high-performance sportsbook and casino platforms, is excited to announce its attendance at the upcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon, the first edition of the event to be held in Portugal following its move from Barcelona. The summit, now bi … | Continue reading
In today’s economy, the availability of talent (now and in the future), talent retention, as well as the capacity for innovation are far more influential than geographic factors. Earlier this week I had a chat with a senior representative of a national investment promotion agency … | Continue reading
We have two toddlers and live in Chișinău. In our free time, here’s what we do. When I pick up my three- and six-year-olds from their kindergarten, we usually head straight to the park. It’s nicer to process their after-school meltdown in the fresh air and me holding a takeaway a … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of Ukraine’s struggle to keep the lights on. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukrainian authorities are scrambling to assess the damage caused by one of the biggest Russian airstrikes of t … | Continue reading
By overturning four years of Estonian dominance to become Emerging Europe’s new investment promotion champion, Latvia confirms that it really is no longer the Baltic laggard. It was only in April that we suggested Latvia was currently the hottest property in the Baltic states, hi … | Continue reading
Boomerang is set to participate in SiGMA East Europe 2024, and event that brings together companies from the region’s iGaming industry, including emerging Europe, taking place on September 3-4 in Budapest. The company will be located at booth P171, showcasing its 14 iGaming produ … | Continue reading
On June 26, IT Europa announced the winners of the IT Europa Channel Awards at an awards ceremony held in London. IBA Group was selected the winner in the category Technology Awards – Business Continuity Solution of the Year. Will Garside, IT Europa’s Editorial Director, said, “I … | Continue reading
On June 26, IT Europa announced the winners of the IT Europa Channel Awards at an awards ceremony held in London. IBA Group was selected the winner in the category Technology Awards – Business Continuity Solution of the Year. Will Garside, IT Europa’s Editorial Director, said, “I … | Continue reading
By decreasing state control and allowing more private investment, CEE’s energy markets can become more competitive, transparent, and efficient. Current energy policies fall short of leveraging the full potential of private sector actors—investors, businesses, and consumers—to eff … | Continue reading
With the EU still struggling to decouple from Russian energy, Estonia’s Sunly has raised 300 millions euros to boost energy security in the Baltics and Poland. As the European Union actively works on reducing its dependance on Russian gas, it faces ongoing challenges. Despite eff … | Continue reading
Both South Korea and Romania have the potential to be much more than standard-issue offshore balancers. They can serve as power-projection transmission channels as well as leveraging domestic know-how to act as regional leaders. In foreign policy, realism is a fairly loose, catch … | Continue reading
With the right mix of policy, innovation, and investment, Slovakia has the potential to not just maintain its current status but to rise as a leading economy in Central Europe. Slovakia’s recent economic past is relatively clear cut. Since joining the European Union in 2004 and a … | Continue reading
ComplexDiscovery OÜ, a leader in delivering insights on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, has launched its Summer 2024 Business Confidence Survey. Now in its 35th iteration, this well-established quarterly survey, conducted in partnership with the Electronic … | Continue reading
The world doesn’t need another start-up from Silicon Valley—it needs your start-up right here, in emerging Europe. “It’s always very rewarding to receive [enthusiastic] feedback from founders I’ve been able to help, even with a simple piece of advice. I’m happy to see that one fi … | Continue reading
Thirteen events dedicated to key economic sectors, across four Moldovan regions. The largest economic forum in the country, Moldova Business Week 2024 (MBW 2024), is back in a new edition to offer every entrepreneur in Moldova extended access to development opportunities, regardl … | Continue reading
The success of UP Catalyst, a pioneer in sustainable carbon material production directly from CO2 emissions, is another win for Estonia’s collaborative approach to nurturing start-ups. Back in 2022, Emerging Europe was fortunate enough to pay a visit to the University of Tartu in … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of Russia closing in on the Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk. Russia’s war on Ukraine As Ukraine raids Russia, it is losing a key battle at home. Authorities this week urged civilians i … | Continue reading
CEE countries are not just assembly lines for Western Europe; they are also centres of innovation, talent, and investment. And the region’s people offer a sizeable market of increasingly wealthy consumers. In Warsaw a butterfly flaps its wings, in Lisbon the stock market crashes. … | Continue reading
CEE countries are not just assembly lines for Western Europe; they are also centres of innovation, talent, and investment. And the region’s people offer a sizeable market of increasingly wealthy consumers. In Warsaw a butterfly flaps its wings, in Lisbon the stock market crashes. … | Continue reading
Consumers in the European Union are increasingly seeing Moldovan labels on their fruit, as the country pivots away from the Russian market. This summer, a heatwave has been suffocating Moldova, where agriculture is an important source of income. Almost everyone has been complaini … | Continue reading
Consumers in the European Union are increasingly seeing Moldovan labels on their fruit, as the country pivots away from the Russian market. This summer, a heatwave has been suffocating Moldova, where agriculture is an important source of income. Almost everyone has been complaini … | Continue reading
With his country’s economy in such a precarious state, Viktor Orbán’s political grandstanding increasingly looks like a vanity project Hungary can ill afford. Standing on Budapest’s Fisherman’s Bastion looking towards Hungary’s magnificent parliament building, there are no signs … | Continue reading
With his country’s economy in such a precarious state, Viktor Orbán’s political grandstanding increasingly looks like a vanity project Hungary can ill afford. Standing on Budapest’s Fisherman’s Bastion looking towards Hungary’s magnificent parliament building, there are no signs … | Continue reading