Croatia
Nato agrees 'fundamental shift' to counter Russia
Security alliance’s leaders agree a big increase in troop deployments on its Eastern Flank, more help for Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression, and a new Strategic Concept.
Bulgarians most sceptical in EU about euro adoption, Eurobarometer poll says
54% of Bulgarians don't want their country to switch to the euro, despite plans to enter the eurozone in January 2023.
bneGREEN: Europeans set higher decarbonisation targets to rescue continent’s security
A total of 19 European governments have accelerated their decarbonisation policies in response to a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gas crisis and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
bneGREEN: EU to use €2.4bn of carbon credit cash to fund green projects in CEE
The EU’s Modernisation Fund is to provide €2.4bn raised from the proceeds of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to seven Central and East European countries to help them meet their 2030 climate and energy targets
CONFERENCE CALL: Globsec basks in Putin's humiliation
In contrast to previous conferences of the Bratislava-based security think-tank, there was a feeling that the West is no longer on the back foot and that now is the time to press home its advantage.
War and soaring prices take toll on Southeast Europe's listed companies
Even companies without operations in Russia or Ukraine are affected by the supply chain disruptions and hikes in food and energy prices.
EU agrees to delist Russian orthodox leader from sanctions list after Hungarian pressure
The EU’s sixth sanction package against Russia can finally come into force, a month after it was first proposed.
Croatia set to become the eurozone's 20th member in January 2023
Croatia has met all conditions to adopt the euro, say new reports from the European Commission and the European Central Bank.
Croatia’s Rimac Group raises €500mn in series D investment round
Croatian electric hypercar producer valued at over €2bn after funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Three landmark legal verdicts strengthen LGBTI rights in Southeast Europe
Despite growing anti-LGBTI rhetoric from politicians across Europe, courts in Bosnia, Bulgaria and Croatia issued rulings reinforcing protection for the rights of LGBTI people.
CEE companies weather the COVID-19 crisis
Prompt and decisive government intervention, financial lifelines and firms’ involvement in global value chains have helped minimise insolvencies, says EIB/EBRD report.
EBRD expects 30% GDP contraction in Ukraine in 2022, lowers emerging Europe projections
The EBRD has cut its 2022 emerging Europe growth forecasts again, reflecting a sharp downgrade for Ukraine and the regional fallout from the war and sanctions.
Travel tech company OYO acquires Croatia's Direct Booker
Acquisition to strengthen OYO Vacation Homes’ presence in the strategically important Croatian tourism market.
Where the 11 Southeast European states stand on the Ukraine war
Southeast Europe is split over the issues of sanctions on Russia and military aid to Ukraine, with some states firmly in the western camp, some staying neutral and others internally torn.
Emerging Europe growth to fall to an average of 3% this year, says wiiw
Russian GDP forecast to fall by 9-15% this year, while Ukraine's economy could collapse by 38-45%.
Croatia raises €1.25bn from 10-year Eurobond
Croatia gets away first Eurobond of 2022 despite challenging market conditions.
EBRD slashes 2022 growth forecasts but only nations embroiled in war to enter recession
Ukraine's economy forecast to contract by 20% and projections worsen across emerging Europe — except for Eurasian oil and gas producers Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
The EC Economic Sentiment Index tumbles in March and price rise expectations hit record levels
European economic sentiment took a hit in March, falling in seven of the ten most important economies, as the war in Ukraine and the economic impact of extreme sanctions on Russia drive up inflation and disrupt supply chains.
