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
With an appeal to Georgia’s Constitutional Court to strike down an anti-European law likely to be in vain, civil society should turn to the European Court of Human Rights. With Georgia’s freedom hanging by a thread, Georgian civil society and non-governmental organisations must u … | Continue reading
With an appeal to Georgia’s Constitutional Court to strike down an anti-European law likely to be in vain, civil society should turn to the European Court of Human Rights. With Georgia’s freedom hanging by a thread, Georgian civil society and non-governmental organisations must u … | Continue reading
With a focus on ideas, not track record, one of Romania’s regional development agencies has its sights set on creating tens of successful tech firms—and at least one unicorn—by 2027. A unicorn from western Romania? That’s what Romania’s Western Regional Development Agency (ADR Ve … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of Ukraine’s ongoing advance inside Russia’s Kursk region. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukraine’s top commander this week said Kyiv’s forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as … | Continue reading
With a focus on ideas, not track record, one of Romania’s regional development agencies has its sights set on creating tens of successful tech firms—and at least one unicorn—by 2027. A unicorn from western Romania? That’s what Romania’s Western Regional Development Agency (ADR Ve … | Continue reading
Warsaw-based PIAP Space is aiming to extend the life of satellites with cutting-edge in-orbit refuelling solutions. Poland is about to shake up the space industry. Warsaw-based PIAP Space this week announced the launch (in every sense of the word) of a major new project, INORT (I … | Continue reading
Salome Zourabichvili’s presidency has been characterised by a clear vision for Georgia’s future—one that is firmly rooted in European values and democratic governance. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has been named by Emerging Europe as its Public Figure of the Year, part … | Continue reading
Okredo’s new scoring system will use high-quality data about SMEs that will allow customers to efficiently project, assess and manage credit risk. Vilnius-based start-up Okredo, a company specialising in open data solutions, this week secured 1.2 million euros funding from the Eu … | Continue reading
Boomerang has been shortlisted for the SiGMA Awards East Europe 2024, recognising companies and individuals whose work has had a positive impact on the industry in the region of East Europe, including emerging European markets. The winners will be determined through voting, which … | Continue reading
Boomerang has been shortlisted for the SiGMA Awards East Europe 2024, recognising companies and individuals whose work has had a positive impact on the industry in the region of East Europe, including emerging European markets. The winners will be determined through voting, which … | Continue reading
Salome Zourabichvili’s presidency has been characterised by a clear vision for Georgia’s future—one that is firmly rooted in European values and democratic governance. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has been named by Emerging Europe as its Public Figure of the Year, part … | Continue reading
GR8 Tech was recently shortlisted in four categories at the esteemed SBC Awards. Now, the company celebrates another significant achievement: being shortlisted in the Best Online Sportsbook Provider 2024 category at the prestigious SiGMA Awards East Europe. The SiGMA East Europe … | Continue reading
Georgia must adapt its national security strategies to counter not only traditional aggression but also the ‘grey zone operations’ that threaten its sovereignty in what is a low-intensity, yet persistent, conflict. The improvement of Georgia’s security system and the search for n … | Continue reading
Cybercrime has become such a pervasive threat to modern businesses in Europe, with far-reaching consequences that go beyond financial losses. Cybercrime was estimated to make eight trillion US dollars globally in 2023, and has the potential to reach 10.5 trillion US dollars by 20 … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners has been shortlisted in two categories at the SBC Awards 2024: Operator of the Year – Medium Organisation and Rising Star in Sports Betting (Operator). The Operator of the Year – Medium Organisation nomination highlights Boomerang Partners, operating globally, … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of Ukraine’s surprise advance inside Russia’s Kursk region. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukrainian forces including armoured vehicles made confirmed advances of up to 10km into Russia’ … | Continue reading
Reluctant though they may be to form a functioning government, Bulgaria’s MPs this week did manage to come together to vote through a fast-tracked anti-LGBT+ law similar to those of Russia and Hungary. Bulgaria this week looked set to announce yet another parliamentary election—t … | Continue reading
Albeit pushed hard by a Latvia very much on the up, Estonia continues to boast the most competitive IT sector in Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics. The crown is secure for another year. Estonia, so long the gold standard in Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics in a … | Continue reading
Technology has ended the need to choose richness or reach as a strategy, which has provided the basis of the success for many online businesses—such as Romania’s eMag and Poland’s Allegro. Typically, mass market strategies of ‘reach’ were based upon high volumes and low margins, … | Continue reading
Boomerang has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Juventus forward Alisha Lehmann, one of the world’s most popular women’s football stars. This collaboration marks an important step for Boomerang Sportsbook, enhancing the company’s connection with players and partners whi … | Continue reading
In August 2020, Belarus witnessed its most controversial election yet, leading to widespread protests and international condemnation. Four years on, the landscape remains fraught with tension and uncertainty. A presidential election in Belarus in August 2020 saw Alexander Lukashe … | Continue reading
In the face of adversity, a new wave of Ukrainian female entrepreneurs is redefining success and driving innovation. In these challenging times for Ukrainian entrepreneurship, a new wave of female start-up founders is redefining success and innovation. These dynamic women are not … | Continue reading
It’s Europe’s youngest country, but what do we really know about Kosovo—independent only since 2008? We have selected five books, the latest in our series of Five Essential Reads, that span history, culture, and personal narratives, each authored by different voices, which togeth … | Continue reading
In a stark reminder of the escalating threats facing organisations worldwide, IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach Report reveals that the global average cost of a data breach has surged to 4.88 million US dollars in 2024, reflecting a significant 10 per cent increase from the prev … | Continue reading
GR8 Tech, a leading B2B solutions provider for the global iGaming industry, has been shortlisted in four categories at the SBC Awards: Sportsbook Supplier of the Year, Platform Provider of the Year, Best Live Betting Product, and Employer of the Year. This year, the prestigious S … | Continue reading
Moving from Silicon Valley to a remote village in Moldova—and back to your parents’ place—can have its perks. The start-up world can be competitive. Entrepreneurs are searching for innovative and disruptive ideas to take over the world. But can you innovate and disrupt in a tradi … | Continue reading
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of Ukraine’s ongoing overtures to both Republicans and Democrats ahead of the US presidential election. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukraine this week received the first F-16 fighter j … | Continue reading
As Romania continues to embrace innovative technologies and sustainable practices, it is positioning itself as a critical player in the global automotive industry. Romania’s burgeoning reputation as a gold standard player in the global manufacturing sector, particularly within th … | Continue reading