Baltic States
Eastern EU members building roads instead of railways
Across the EU far more has been invested in roads than railways over the last three decades, but this trend is even stronger in the newer EU members, a study commissioned by Greenpeace finds.
Only 11 countries are reducing emissions and all will miss Paris targets - Lancet
Green growth is not yet happening in any advanced economies – and high-income countries are not on track achieve enough emissions reduction without more far profound changes in consumption.
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Latvian exports of sanctioned goods soar to Russia's neighbours
In mechanical and electrical equipment, where Latvian exports to Russia fell by a quarter last year, growth in Kazakhstan, KyrgyzstanArmenia was between five and 12 times.
Estonian PM to face no-confidence vote over husband’s Russian business links
Estonian daily Eesti Paevaleht revealed PM Kaja Kallas’ husband's firm earned €1.5mn from Russia business since February 2022.
Latvian president instructs ruling New Unity's Silina to form new government
Welfare Minister Evika Silina will start talks with potential coalition partners after the unexpected resignation of outgoing PM Krisjanis Karins.
Estonian PM Kallas fends off accusations over husband’s alleged Russia business ties
Estonian media claimed companies managed by Kallas' husband are still operating in Russia.
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Karins to step down as Latvian prime minister
Ruling New Unity party set to nominate new candidate to try to build new coalition.
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Latvian PM sets eyes on new coalition after talks fail with current partners
New negotiations will be launched between Prime Minister Krisjanis Karin's centre-right New Unity alliance with the centrist Union of Greens and Farmers and the social democratic Progressives party.
Net outflow of migrants from CEE slowing as life at home improves
Central and Eastern European economies have seen significant net migration outflows over the past few decades, but the trend has started to shift in the last five years as outflows have reduced considerably, Capital Economics reports.
CEE easing cycles around the corner
With inflation passing its peak in most of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, central bankers are switching gears from aggressively tightening rates to curb price rises to starting to cut rates to support growth.
Czech-based PPF buys 6.3% stake in Scandinavian Viaplay Group
PPF has significant assets in the media and telecoms sectors.
Poland sends more troops to Belarusian border
Poland announced it will immediately dispatch additional troops to the Belarusian border after two military helicopters violated the country’s airspace.
Estonia to punish companies that chop down forests to make way for construction
Climate ministry official says deforestation to build settlements or roads directly impedes the achievement of nature conservation and climate targets.
Lithuanian PM says army prepared for Wagner’s move to neighbouring Belarus
Convoys have already brought more than 2,000 Wagner mercenaries to Belarus after Russia mutiny.
G7 pledges long-term security commitment to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the results of the Nato summit are “good” but an invitation to the alliance “would be ideal”.
How Vilnius became the safest yet emptiest capital
President Gitanas Nauseda has rejected criticism over what some say is a splurge of taxpayer money, saying: “Let's not beat our chests for deciding to paint our lips a little bit”.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Ukraine awaits 'clear signal' of future Nato membership at Vilnius Summit
Ukraine has proved in real time under real conditions that it is militarily ready for membership.
Ericsson to build €155mn production hub in Tallinn
Ericsson aims to create a symbiotic relationship between its established R&D in Sweden and manufacturing, where product innovation extends into production and vice versa.
Balkans lift otherwise gloomy Emerging Europe outlook for 2023
wiiw forecasts economic slowdown caused by a combination of declining real incomes, the recession in Germany and elevated energy prices.