News
Calls for Czech spy chief and interior minister to resign as STAN corruption scandal widens
Newly appointed head of intelligence Karel Mlejnek admits knowing accused STAN party sponsor but says this has already been cleared by investigators.
_1660628493.jpg)
Kazakhstan: What next for restive mining village?
Eurasianet’s correspondent in northern Kazakhstan has been following a dispute between a small town and its main employer, which appears to be heading for the exit.
Romanian energy companies report hike in profits
Two major Romania energy companies — natural gas and electricity producer Romgaz and nuclear power company Nuclearelectrica — have reported sharp hikes in their profits for the first half of 2022.
Albania steps in to help Kosovo avoid electricity rationing
Kosovo's energy companies had planned restrictions on power use as the coal-dependent country faces a crisis in the energy sector.
Tajikistan: Pamiri activists imprisoned en masse
Few defendants appear able to get legal representation.
Czech ANO party maintains strong poll lead
However, French prosecutors are now looking into allegations of tax evasion over Babis' purchase of a luxury property there that were revealed in last October's Pandora Papers leak.
Hungary secures increase in Russian gas supply
Under the agreement, an extra 2.6mn cubic metres per day of gas will arrive in Hungary’s south from the TurkStream pipeline up until the end of August.
China's CATL to build €7.34bn battery plant in Hungary
The Hungarian government is seeking to attract the world's leading EV battery producers and suppliers to diversify dependence on traditional vehicle manufacturing.
Bosnia's Republika Srpska seeks stronger economic ties with Russia
New trade opportunities expected for Republika Srpska after Bosnian Serb politicians block imposition of sanctions over Ukraine invasion.
Estonia and Latvia pull out of China-CEEC cooperation format
The CEEC platform, which was once called the 17+1, now has 14 members plus China.
Moody’s downgrades Turkey to six notches below investment grade
Increasingly unorthodox policies from Erdogan administration unlikely to restore macroeconomic stability, says rating agency.
Gunman kills 11 people in Montenegro after family conflict
Gunman randomly shot passers-by on the street including children before being shot dead by police.
_0.jpg)
bneGREEN: Germany’s nuclear crunch challenges green future
Support for nuclear power has surged in Germany as the government ponders how to keep the lights and heating on this winter while meeting demand from industry, despite likely vastly reduced imports of Russian gas.
Entain buys Croatia’s SuperSport as it expands into Emerging Europe
LSE-listed Entain acquires Croatian gaming and sportsbook operator SuperSport Group in a deal that values the company at €920m.
Government claims three quarters of foreign companies in Russia are still working
The Kremlin has now banned companies in the financial, fuel and energy sectors from leaving the country.
Moldova says it won't be able to make next payment to Gazprom
Failure to make the up-front payment may result in disruption of gas supplies in the first days of September.
Russia resumes oil supplies to Slovakia and Hungary but imports to Czechia remain halted
Hungary's MOL group pays for Transneft's transit fee to Ukrtransnafta, ending cut-off caused by 'administrative glitch'.
_Cropped_1660163460.jpg)
US charges Iran operative with plotting to kill former Trump hawk John Bolton
Justice officials say it was probable that Shahram Poursafi was attempting to avenge US killing of Iranian ‘Shadow Commander’ Qasem Soleimani.
Ukraine will receive $5.5bn in support from the US later this month
The United States is to send Ukraine financial assistance totalling $5.5bn. This includes $4.5bn for urgent budgetary needs and $1bn in military support.
John Malkovich to turn Skopje into Hollywood of the Balkans
Actor who calls himself a “son of the Balkans” plans to set up film and music studios in North Macedonia’s capital to shoot Hollywood-calibre movies.
