Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of the Russian Navy reportedly withdrawing its last remaining patrol ship from occupied Crimea. Russia’s war on Ukraine This week marked another milestone in the Battle of the Bla … | Continue reading
In order for Tajikistan to ensure sustainable development, it needs to implement structural reforms focused on enhancing economic openness and competitive neutrality, and improve public sector governance, transparency and accountability for better public service delivery. With th … | Continue reading
European football’s governing body needs to enforce stricter discipline to restore order on and off the pitch. UEFA has been a frequent fixture in the headlines during this year’s Euros tournament—not always because of the football matches, but often thanks to the large number of … | Continue reading
European football’s governing body needs to enforce stricter discipline to restore order on and off the pitch. UEFA has been a frequent fixture in the headlines during this year’s Euros tournament—not always because of the football matches, but often thanks to the large number of … | Continue reading
The Ukraine Rebuilding Task Force (URTF), a programme spearheaded by Estonia’s Visionest Institute, not only trained over 200 Ukrainian SMEs to internationalise their projects but also fostered regional collaboration by creating five professional teams. Each team, representing a … | Continue reading
The Western Balkans are in a unique position because the region isn’t already shackled to gas infrastructure. The countries of the Western Balkans have enough prospective utility-scale solar and wind projects to generate four times more electricity than from gas-fired plants, sav … | Continue reading
The travel industry in Central and Eastern Europe was built on offering budget accommodation and low-cost (and usually poor quality) services to western European tourists seeking inexpensive holidays. It’s time to change the narrative. Arguably Romania’s best-known attraction, Br … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners will participate in iGB L!VE 2024, held from July 16-19 at RAI Amsterdam, inviting partners to meet at stand 11-C20. One of the event’s highlights will be Boomerang’s recently announced collaboration with AC Milan, presenting new marketing opportunities and ben … | Continue reading
The Ukraine Rebuilding Task Force (URTF), a ten-month international educational programme launched in September 2023 by Estonia’s Visionest Institute, aimed to equip Ukrainian professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to the country’s reconstruction efforts … | Continue reading
In Moldova, a secretive and largely forgotten Soviet-era maker of electrical wires is now at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. One simple question connects some of the best neuroscientists in the world and an abandoned Soviet factory: How can we understand the brain … | Continue reading
Granta Autonomy’s battlefield-tested surveillance technology is poised to transform how armed forces manage complicated and multi-discipline reconnaissance missions. Granta Autonomy, an innovative start-up specialising in fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for intel … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of NATO’s summit in Washington and its implications for Ukraine. Russia’s war on Ukraine NATO members this week pledged their support for an “irreversible path” to future membersh … | Continue reading
The concept of demographic resilience is equally relevant in low fertility regions such as Eastern Europe, and the high fertility countries of Central Asia. Solutions must be comprehensive, based on sound evidence, and consistent with human rights and gender equality. Depopulatio … | Continue reading
Central and Eastern Europe is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes and hiking trails in the world. From the towering peaks of the Carpathian Mountains to the lush forests of the Balkans, the region offers a diverse range of experiences for hikers of all levels. We hav … | Continue reading
Global giants continue to view the Transylvanian city of Cluj as a key part of their technology and innovation strategy, and much of it has to do with the talent being produced by the city’s universities. That Cluj in Transylvania has over the past decade or so rapidly transforme … | Continue reading
Lithuanian laser companies are impacting several key industry sectors across the globe. Lithuania’s photonics sector has grown at a rate of 16.2 per cent over the past decade, outpacing the European average ten times. Some 95 of the world’s top 100 universities employ Lithuania’s … | Continue reading
A wave of initiatives is empowering female founders, igniting a surge of innovation and entrepreneurship. But more work needs to be done. The European start-up ecosystem is increasingly a hotbed of innovation and entrepreneurship. However, the gender gap in start-up leadership re … | Continue reading
Croatia boasts a diverse economy, with key sectors including tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and energy. Growth in 2024 is expected to be amongst the highest of all EU countries, but in the medium-term labour shortages could be an obstacle to even higher levels growth. In th … | Continue reading
Eastern Europe is experiencing an economic renaissance that’s catching the attention of digital nomads worldwide. The latest Summer Forecast from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) reveals robust growth across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe … | Continue reading
Italian football giants AC Milan have announced a new partnership with Boomerang, which will see the company become the Official Regional Betting Partner of the Rossoneri in Europe. Boomerang, a global company founded in 2021, operates particularly in emerging European countries. … | Continue reading
As Georgia rallied against government overreach earlier this year, and then cheered its footballers at Euro 2024, a new country began to emerge—determined, united, and fiercely European in spirit. In recent months, two major news stories about Georgia have made international head … | Continue reading
Kazakhstan is becoming a leader in cashless transactions, fuelled by fierce competition and a supportive regulatory environment. The number of fintech start-ups in Kazakhstan has quadrupled over the past five years, according to a major new study from RISE Research, in collaborat … | Continue reading
Poland’s government last week confirmed that a major new transport hub in the centre of the country would go ahead, but on a greatly reduced scale. The future of Poland’s much-touted Solidarity Transport Hub, more commonly known by its Polish acronym of CPK, has been far from cer … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of a major blow to Ukraine’s NATO ambitions. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukraine will be told next week that it is currently too corrupt to join NATO, in a major blow to Volodymyr Zel … | Continue reading
Despite facing significant challenges, Slovenia’s economy remains robust. Economic growth in Slovenia has been resilient amid multiple shocks including the devastating floods of 2023 and the broader economic impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. However, disruptio … | Continue reading
In order to end years of political instability, Bulgaria might need to start thinking seriously about changing its electoral system. Following the announcement of the results of the June 9 elections for the 50th National Assembly of Bulgaria and European Parliament, the constitut … | Continue reading
In order to end years of political instability, Bulgaria might need to start thinking seriously about changing its electoral system. Following the announcement of the results of the June 9 elections for the 50th National Assembly of Bulgaria and European Parliament, the constitut … | Continue reading
Secular policies alone are unlikely to shield malleable Tajik youth from the hiring spree Salafist Militia Groups have embarked on across Central Asia. The upper house of Tajikistan’s parliament greenlit draft legislation on June 19 criminalising not just the donning of so-called … | Continue reading
Secular policies alone are unlikely to shield malleable Tajik youth from the hiring spree Salafist Militia Groups have embarked on across Central Asia. The upper house of Tajikistan’s parliament greenlit draft legislation on June 19 criminalising not just the donning of so-called … | Continue reading
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to work effectively as a team, both internally and with other stakeholders, has become more important than ever. “The results of Synlab alone do not exist; it is the research of Synlab as a partner with the best players in Europe or in the … | Continue reading
Sharp rises in real wages and private consumption are the main drivers of growth, but geopolitical risks remain significant. Although the international environment continues to be a mixed bag, the economies of most Central, Eastern and Southeastern European countries are likely t … | Continue reading
Czech online retailer Rohlik says a major new investment will allow further expansion in DACH and CEE and keeps it on “a clear direction of travel” towards an IPO. Founded in Czechia in 2014, Rohlik Group has built what it claims is the definitive industry model for online grocer … | Continue reading
In October, Moldovans will vote in both a presidential election and a referendum on EU accession. Russia is doing all it can to influence the outcome. A chaotic scene broke out in the early morning of June 11 at Chișinău’s International Airport. Several Moldovan citizens—travelin … | Continue reading
In October, Moldovans will vote in both a presidential election and a referendum on EU accession. Russia is doing all it can to influence the outcome. A chaotic scene broke out in the early morning of June 11 at Chișinău’s International Airport. Several Moldovan citizens—travelin … | Continue reading
Brussels must maintain sight of the fact that true market fairness means empowering consumers with genuine choice and convenience, not just dismantling monopolies. Heralded by Brussels as a groundbreaking win for competition, early indications from the EU’s Digital Markets Act (D … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of both Ukraine and Moldova beginning EU membership negotiations. Russia’s war on Ukraine The European Union on Tuesday launched membership talks with Ukraine, a decade after Russ … | Continue reading
We should expect more Russian grain politicking throughout and after this summer and autumn harvest season, most likely supported by states apathetic to or aligned with Russia’s international political agenda. According to its latest development strategy, Russia plans to consolid … | Continue reading
Moldova and Ukraine this week opened EU accession negotiations. The process is not solely technical but also deeply political, which means the pace of European integration might not always depend on progress made in the two countries. On June 25, both Moldova and Ukraine official … | Continue reading
GR8 Tech, an award-winning provider of high-performance Sportsbook and Casino platform, is gearing up for a productive iGB L!VE from July 17-18. For the last event to be held in Amsterdam before moving to London next year, GR8 Tech has prepared a vibrant booth 12-G75, drawing on … | Continue reading
The EU’s embryonic start, the European Coal and Steel Community, created the core elements of energy and industrial development in a single market. The Trans-Caspian region should follow a similar model. Both policy makers and the media have recently been talking a great deal abo … | Continue reading
The EU’s embryonic start, the European Coal and Steel Community, created the core elements of energy and industrial development in a single market. The Trans-Caspian region should follow a similar model. Both policy makers and the media have recently been talking a great deal abo … | Continue reading
For Ukraine, open banking is another step towards European standards and, at the same time, one of the conditions for European integration. In Europe, financial companies and neo-banks long ago won a part of the customer market, creating worthy competition for classic banks. In 2 … | Continue reading
Sanctioning aluminium from Russia looks impressive at first glance, but the harder you look the worse a decision it seems. The European Union has been rightly and impressively steadfast in its support of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, providing money, aid and a … | Continue reading
A demographic decline and eternal political instability threaten to slow Bulgaria’s economic growth. Bulgaria, despite facing numerous challenges (not the least of which is its ongoing inability to put together a stable government), continues to show resilience and a great deal o … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of a major Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland. Russia’s war on Ukraine Kyiv will hold peace talks with Russia tomorrow if Moscow pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, Preside … | Continue reading
Bisly’s technology includes both hardware and software and addresses the scalability, cost, and integration issues related to smart buildings. According to the European Commission’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, around 40 per cent of all the energy consumed in the EU … | Continue reading
By prioritising education, Ukraine can build a strong foundation for a resilient society capable of facing future challenges. The implementation of reforms to ensure that Ukraine’s education system equips students with the practical skills essential for real-world applications wi … | Continue reading
IBA Group, a full stack software service provider, and Data Monsters, an NVIDIA Elite consulting partner renowned for their AI expertise, announced the formation of a strategic partnership. This collaboration enhances IBA Group’s comprehensive capabilities across a wide spectrum … | Continue reading