Lithuania’s inclination to make use of what others might discard looks to have bred another winning start-up. What is about Lithuania and second-hand goods? Already the home of Vinted—Europe’s largest online marketplace for second-hand clothes—the Baltic country is also nurturing … | Continue reading
Moldova Business Week 2024, the country’s most important international economic forum, brought investors, entrepreneurs, and economic experts from over 20 countries to Moldova. Some 18 events held in four strategic economic regions – Chișinău, Bălți, Ungheni, and Edineț – facilit … | Continue reading
While the start-up world glorifies success and rapid growth, it’s crucial to acknowledge and discuss the hidden toll of burnout that often accompanies these achievements. In the start-up world, success is celebrated with a loud and relentless fanfare. We are constantly inundated … | Continue reading
At the height of the Cold War, the Ukrainian diaspora played an active role in influencing public opinion regarding the Soviet Union. What is seldom mentioned is the role that Ukrainian evangelicals played in this period. One Ukrainian Baptist convention has not forgotten its his … | Continue reading
At the height of the Cold War, the Ukrainian diaspora played an active role in influencing public opinion regarding the Soviet Union. What is seldom mentioned is the role that Ukrainian evangelicals played in this period. One Ukrainian Baptist convention has not forgotten its his … | Continue reading
Despite Western misperceptions, little has changed in the geopolitics of the South Caucasus. Armenia remains enmeshed with Russia and Azerbaijan remains outside Russia’s sphere of influence. Western journalists continue to misread the South Caucasus. Optimistic and triumphant sta … | Continue reading
Poland’s fiscal expansion continues, as PM Donald Tusk shows little sign of scaling back his predecessor’s policies of high defence spending, generous wage increases, and lavish social welfare payments. Almost a year on from a parliamentary election which brought an end, after ei … | Continue reading
To achieve its energy transformation, Serbia requires continued and increased investment from more key players from around the world—across financial institutions and government and the private sector. In recent years, Serbia has emerged as one of Europe’s most promising emerging … | Continue reading
With all eyes on a parliamentary election next month, Georgia’s spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship and problem-solving should not be ignored. Much is currently being written about Georgia’s pivotal parliamentary election (set to take place on October 26), yet the country bein … | Continue reading
Digitalisation is an increasingly important part of Moldova’s national brand. It’s no longer a country that simply makes great wine. Sometimes, just a short phrase from a government minister can change perceptions about how a country is perceived. For many of the delegates at Mol … | Continue reading
Amid plans for a listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Żabka places Romania, ‘an attractive adjacent market’ at the heart of its future growth. Just weeks after Latvia’s airBaltic announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO), Luxembourg-based private equity firm CVC … | Continue reading
Romania’s politicians should not waste the opportunity to become a pivotal player in Ukraine’s reconstruction. In the context of the Ukrainian conflict, the international community is increasingly focused on the complex task of reconstruction. This monumental effort requires a so … | Continue reading
Ireland and Singapore are role models for the development of successful innovation ecosystems across Central and Eastern Europe. The 11 Central and Eastern European members of the European Union (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Sl … | Continue reading
If the emerging Europe region wants the West to move beyond misconceptions and increase its awareness and understanding of the region, perhaps it must start by confronting its own stereotypes. For decades, the emerging Europe region has grappled with the challenge of being misund … | Continue reading
Warsaw is a city that wears its history on its sleeve—its streets tell tales of war, survival, resistance, uprising, and rebirth. It’s not surprising—over the centuries, the Polish capital has endured more than most, and its past continues to shape its present. For authors, Warsa … | Continue reading
Some of Poland’s most innovative start-ups can now access new funding from the largest national initiative supporting innovations in the European Union. There was a huge boost for the Polish start-up ecosystem this week with news that PFR Ventures, Poland’s national development f … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners will attend the SBC Summit 2024 in Lisbon, which will take place on September 24-26. According to the organisers, more than 25,000 delegates, and 600 exhibitors around the world, including emerging European countries, will be gathered together at the event. Boo … | Continue reading
GR8 Tech, an award-winning iGaming provider of high-performance sportsbook and casino platforms, has launched a new bonus system within its iFrame CRM, designed to empower operators. This cutting-edge feature is aimed at helping to attract new customers to the platforms and retai … | Continue reading
Its backers claim it will help increase energy security and improve links between Romania and Bulgaria, but ecological NGOs believe the environmental cost of a hydropower plant on the Danube is too high. A decades-old hydropower project on the Danube, added to the European Commis … | Continue reading
Nine of the 11 EU members from emerging Europe will be very happy with the posts they managed to procure in the new European Commission. Hungary and Romania, both handed what largely amount to non-jobs, are the exceptions. The European Union’s new foreign policy chief is Estonian … | Continue reading
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