Croatia
Movie night at the airport
Central Europeans in need of a culture fix after weeks of lockdown can now watch films at a growing number of drive-ins and outdoor cinemas opened in car parks, airport aprons and other open spaces as restrictions are eased.
COMMENT: Will Central Europe’s economic recovery be stymied by populist banking laws?
Multiple financial fires raging across Central and Eastern Europe could have been put out had EU institutions responded sooner to the populist lawfare banks have been put through over the past few years.
Adriatic ports after the storm
Before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted global trade, the ports of the northern Adriatic — important entry points for Chinese goods to Central Europe — were expanding. As lockdowns are eased, it's time to look to the future again.
Croatia air passenger numbers drop 61.5% y/y in March
Plunge in passenger numbers expected after coronavirus lockdown and travel restrictions imposed during the month, bringing a halt to tourist travel.
North Macedonia ranks 2nd in Europe for quality of mobile services finds Germany’s Connect
Macedonians are extremely satisfied with the standard of telecoms services from the local operators and at the same time enjoy some of the highest quality services in Europe.
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Retail sales under lockdown across Central and Eastern Europe are sinking
A worldwide lockdown has created havoc for retailers as their customers are forced to stay at home. There has been a little respite as sales in March surged due to panic buying but that has given way to a lockdown that keeps stores closed
Southeast Europe looks to near abroad tourists to save 2020 summer season
Holidaymakers from nearby countries that have managed to get their coronavirus outbreaks under control could provide a lifeline to Adriatic and Black Sea tourist destinations.
Pandemic causes 76.8% slump in Croatia’s tourist arrivals in March
Croatia’s large tourism sector is expected to suffer further due to the pandemic, with government estimates of the decline in revenues this year ranging from 60% to 90%.
CAPITAL ECONOMICS: Early signs point to steep economic downturn in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
There are encouraging signs that the authorities in Central Europe have brought the virus under control and policymakers are slowly starting to ease lockdown measures, which will support a recovery in activity, but a sharp slowdown remains inevitable
Strict and early lockdowns pay off in CEE/SEE while cases explode to over 80,000 in Russia
Tentative lifting of lockdowns in Central and Southeast Europe as number of new cases dwindles.