Mining-driven economic growth since 2023 has lifted Mongolia to upper-middle income status, but despite this strong growth, further diversification of the economy is necessary. Stereotypes abound when discussing Mongolia, not least its nomadic herding culture and vast steppe land … | Continue reading
The accelerating complexity of cyber threats demands urgent collaboration between public and private sectors. That was the central theme of Sandra Joyce’s keynote address at the Tallinn Digital Summit 2024, where she shared alarming updates about nation-state cyber operations and … | Continue reading
Two weeks ago, Romania’s political scene was arguably the dullest and most predictable in the entire emerging Europe region. How quickly things change. Parties broadly committed to maintaining Romania’s membership of both the European Union and NATO won a majority of seats in the … | Continue reading
For emerging Europe, rural development is a blank canvas. What it becomes will depend on the vision we’re willing to imagine and the courage we have to question everything we assume about it. Emerging Europe is no stranger to transformation. But while urban centres thrive, the co … | Continue reading
Some 24 new, science-based start-ups were awarded at the EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final: 49 teams from 21 countries competed in nine categories, collectively winning prizes worth 150,000 euros. This year’s final of the EIT Jumpstarter programme was held on November 28 in Budapest, H … | Continue reading
In the latest of a series of articles drawing on the original analysis and data collected by Emerging Europe as part of our Future of IT report, we look at Belarus, a once promising IT sector decimated by an exodus of talent amid political repression. Not so long-ago Belarus was … | Continue reading
Countering disinformation in the Black Sea region requires rethinking both the tools and the approach used. Disinformation plays a significant role in the phenomenon of democratic backsliding all through the Euro-Atlantic space, but it’s particularly pressing in the countries of … | Continue reading
AMPECO provides OEMs with a charging platform that can pull in hardware from multiple partners, leaving them to focus resources on other customer experiences or services. Bulgaria may have one of the lowest numbers of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Europe (just 1,624 at … | Continue reading
To achieve higher standards of living, Montenegro’s growth strategy should be based on productivity and human capital gains while preserving natural resources to enable sustainable development. The smallest country in the emerging Europe region, home to fewer than 650,000 people, … | Continue reading
The return of Trump to the United States presidency raises legitimate concerns for both the European Union and the Balkans. These concerns primarily revolve around national dynamics, economic implications, and the solidification of nationalist attitudes and inter-political combus … | Continue reading
Technology is at a crossroads. It can either be a tool for oppression or a weapon for freedom. The choice lies not with autocrats, but with innovators. This year’s Web Summit wasn’t just a platform for start-ups and tech titans—it was a stage for profound reflection on the inters … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners was named a finalist in three highly competitive categories at the upcoming International Gaming Awards 2025. These nominations recognise the company as a standout in sports betting and affiliate marketing around the world, including emerging European countries … | Continue reading
SiGMA Europe 2024 closed the year with a bang, and GR8 Tech seized the spotlight, leaving a lasting impression on industry leaders and professionals. The event proved pivotal for GR8 Tech, with nearly 300 meetings showcasing robust interest in its offerings. Of these, 15 discussi … | Continue reading
The fight against corruption is non-negotiable if the Republic of Moldova wants to join the European Union. After winning a runoff presidential vote and scoring a razor-thin victory in a referendum on Moldova’s future direction of travel (the country chose the EU), President Maia … | Continue reading
Timely investments in climate adaptation, particularly in flood prevention infrastructure, can significantly protect the country’s economy and improve the health of its people. Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to invest 6.8 billion US dollars over the next decade to protect its peopl … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners, as the Official Regional Betting Partner in Europe for AC Milan, enlisted legends of the football club for the event. Boomerang Partners attracted great attention at SiGMA Europe 2024 with legendary AC Milan players Massimo Ambrosini and Serginho. The football … | Continue reading
Poland’s upcoming presidency of the European Council comes at a time when Europe is facing many challenges, but also many opportunities. The central theme of the Poland’s upcoming presidency of the European Council will be security, a Polish official confirmed this week. Framed a … | Continue reading
Imagine managing a warehouse stocked with thousands of products—from tiny bolts to intricate machinery. Keeping this inventory organised with accurate details, prices, and specifications is already a significant task. Now, consider sharing that data seamlessly across a network of … | Continue reading
Positive development in Ukraine is in the EU’s own best interests. Large sums will undoubtedly be required, but they are manageable for the EU, even if the United States reduces its aid. Donald Trump’s election victory has sparked fears that the US could reduce or stop military a … | Continue reading
In the latest of our new series drawing on the original analysis and data collected by Emerging Europe as part of our Future of IT report, we look at Hungary. Any in-depth look at Hungary’s IT sector presents a mixed picture, with both much progress and ongoing challenges shaping … | Continue reading
Romania is set to hold three elections in the space of three weeks. The outcome is likely to preserve the country’s stagnant, if stable, status quo. Just a few days before Romania begins a three-week electoral marathon, there’s little sign of political fervour on the streets of t … | Continue reading
Europe’s innovation spark is set to ignite from an unexpected powerhouse: the emerging Europe region, where start-ups and innovators are leading a new wave of reinvention. I’ve been to enough start-up competitions to know the drill—hopeful faces, ambitious pitches, and the inevit … | Continue reading
Climate action is crucial to Tajikistan’s future, but also offers the country an opportunity to rejuvenate its economy. A mountainous country with diverse topography, Tajikistan is especially vulnerable to climate change, prone to earthquakes, floods, drought, avalanches, landsli … | Continue reading
Backed by the Ukrainian government, CodeUA illustrates the strategic importance of technology in maintaining economic stability and enhancing Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. From the Web Summit stage in Lisbon, Ukraine’s Vice Minister of Digital Transformation Alex Bornyakov, t … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners was named winner of the prestigious SiGMA Europe Award 2024 for Best Player Engagement nomination. The global company is growing rapidly, operating worldwide, including in emerging European countries, and offering a wide range of iGaming products. With it, indu … | Continue reading
A recent study from IDC, commissioned by Relativity, reveals a growing reliance on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) across the legal sector, with 69 per cent of 300 surveyed legal professionals forecasting increased usage over the next two years. Conducted in multiple c … | Continue reading
At a time of security tensions, rising nationalism and euroscepticism, the EU must not allow cuts to Erasmus+. Protecting the programme is essential to reinforce its strategy for long-term security and unity. For decades, the Erasmus+ programme has been a cornerstone of unity and … | Continue reading
A new fund for later- and early growth-stage enterprise tech businesses in CEE is just the latest to have been launched this year. Over the past five years, according to the International Finance Corporation, the investment arm of the World Bank, the combined enterprise value of … | Continue reading
As the European Union’s updated General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) prepares to take effect on December 13, 2024, brands selling into the EU face unprecedented compliance requirements. This sweeping regulation introduces stricter product safety standards, detailed traceabili … | Continue reading
In the latest of our new series drawing on the original analysis and data collected by Emerging Europe as part of our Future of IT report, we look at Czechia. Czechia’s IT sector is a healthy mix of established firms, dynamic start-ups, and global giants setting up local hubs. Fr … | Continue reading
Created in the leading European computer vision AI research institution, the University of Tartu, Miros’ approach tackles the two trillion US dollars problem facing e-commerce: lost sales due to customers unable to find what they’re looking for. For a former president to take par … | Continue reading
The challenges Europe face may be unpredictable, but they’re also an invitation to reinvent how we approach unity, stability, and strength. As I read former Finnish Prime Minister Sauli Niinistö’s recent Safer Together report earlier this week, I couldn’t resist looking at the st … | Continue reading
Boomerang Partners, a leading company in affiliate marketing, operating globally, including in emerging European countries, announced its participation at SiGMA Europe 2024 in Malta, featuring AC Milan legends Massimo Ambrosini and Serginho at the company’s booth 1164 on the firs … | Continue reading
Achieving the EU target of net zero emissions by 2050 will add a cumulative four per cent gain to Poland’s GDP and greatly reduce pollution-related deaths. Accelerated action on decarbonisation could help Poland—the world’s ninth largest burner of coal—stimulate economic growth, … | Continue reading
Studenac believes that the IPO and subsequent listing on the Warsaw and Zagreb stock exchanges will facilitate further growth by enhancing the company’s profile, brand recognition and credibility. Following the enormously successful IPO of Polish proximity retailer Żabka on the W … | Continue reading
Despite relatively positive economic indicators, Azerbaijan faces several challenges in its diversification efforts, with the country’s heavy reliance on the oil and gas sector making it vulnerable to global commodity price fluctuations. The 29th edition of the annual United Nati … | Continue reading
Sauli Niinistö, former president of Finland and special adviser to the European Commission president, has published a major report, Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, which presents a detailed strategy to bolster the European … | Continue reading
Throughout CEE, we can see that the monopolistic nature of digital hubs such as eMag, Allegro, Vinted and OLX are creating information bottlenecks that are concentrating value in the hands of a small number of firms. What is really interesting about the digital economy is not the … | Continue reading
Throughout CEE, we can see that the monopolistic nature of digital hubs such as eMag, Allegro, Vinted and OLX are creating information bottlenecks that are concentrating value in the hands of a small number of firms. What is really interesting about the digital economy is not the … | Continue reading
As part of our new series drawing on the original analysis and data collected by Emerging Europe as part of our Future of IT report, we look at the region’s largest IT sector, Poland. Poland is emerging Europe’s largest economy, a powerhouse of manufacturing and innovation, and i … | Continue reading
The UN, which was established to foster global peace and stability, has now become a paralysed institution that inadvertently contributes to raging conflicts because it is constrained by an archaic structure that no longer meets the dramatically changed world order. The United Na … | Continue reading
Both Ukraine’s public and private sectors continue to develop digital tools worthy of the world’s interest and investment. News last week that Ukraine’s hugely successful Diia app was named by Time magazine as one of its 200 best inventions would have come as no surprise to anyon … | Continue reading
One of the pillars of reinvention is staying ahead of disruptions—responding to it before it arrives rather than reacting in the moment. Observing the intricate developments across emerging Europe is endlessly fascinating. Having been deeply involved in the region for over a deca … | Continue reading
GR8 Tech, an award-winning sportsbook and casino platform provider, introduces Aff.Tech, a high-performance affiliate platform. Currently attracting over one million monthly players, Aff.Tech empowers its clients to decide faster, grow smarter, and own the affiliate game, making … | Continue reading
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania await the presidential election in the United States with anxiety. With the politicisation of US support for Ukraine and Donald Trump’s questioning of NATO’s mutual-defence obligation, the future of European and transatlantic security seems at stake … | Continue reading
The United States has engaged heavily in Romania over the years. Now Bucharest must do more in the Black Sea region, and not just given the uncertainty about continuity under the next US administration. Romania’s strategic partnership with the United States has been one of the an … | Continue reading
Poland’s highly skilled workforce and developed IT services market make it an attractive destination for foreign investors who want to shorten their supply chains. Other parts of emerging Europe are well-placed too—if they can move up the value chain. Nearshoring, or relocation o … | Continue reading
Eastern Europe is arming itself rapidly, not just in quantity, but in quality. But will the region’s defence shopping spree lead to innovation? For over two decades, Eastern European countries have experienced growth, fueled by access to EU funds, markets, and frameworks. Now, in … | Continue reading