Croatia
Croatian Bosqar Invest acquires bakery Mlinar in €100mn deal
Croatia-based holding company sees huge potential for food sector in Southeast Europe.
The EU Council calls for a European geothermal action plan
The energy ministers in the EU Energy Council approved the outline of a European geothermal energy action plan on December 17.
TikTok says it has stepped up moderation ahead of Croatian presidential election
Statement issued after cancellation of Romanian presidential election prompts European Commission investigation into how the hugely popular platform manages election interference risks.
FDI in Emerging Europe hit by geopolitical uncertainty and German slowdown
wiiw report warns lower investment trend could continue as Central and Eastern Europe's role as a production hub for Western companies is waning.
IMF: The 2004 EU enlargement was a success story built on deep reform efforts
New accession candidates will need to undertake equally ambitious reforms to make the next expansion a comparable success.
€685mn action plan launched to tackle Croatia’s population crisis
Zagreb aims to ease the financial burden of starting a family and encourage more people to stay in Croatia.
Croatian PM survives no-confidence motion over healthcare scandal
Andrej Plenkovic's government under pressure after the arrest of sitting health minister Vili Beros in a high-profile corruption case.
Emerging Europe winemakers sparkle as global wine production declines
Global production is set to fall 2% this year, but countries in Emerging Europe including Georgia, Hungary and Russia are bucking the trend, says the OIV.
Poor market conditions start to put Emerging Europe IPOs on hold
In the last few days it was announced that two planned IPOs in Central and Southeast Europe will be postponed, reflecting broader challenges in market conditions.
Croatian government faces no-confidence vote over healthcare scandal
Arrest of sitting health minister Vili Beros follows series of corruption scandals involving ruling HDZ members.
Gas prices rising as EU storage tanks empty faster than usual
Gas withdrawals from EU underground storage tanks have accelerated as Europe suffers from the first cold snap of winter. Gas tanks were 85.5% full as of December 1, having peaked at 95.3% full on October 29, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe.
Studenac cancels planned €80mn IPO citing unfavourable market conditions
Croatia's largest food retailer by store count had planned to list on the Zagreb and Warsaw stock exchanges.
Croatian government struggles to restore trust in healthcare system after minister’s arrest
Vili Beros’ arrest in a corruption case sparks major audit of public procurement.
EBRD warns of risks for emerging markets pursuing industrial policies
Industrial policy is back "with a vengeance” but can have a distorting effect, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik told bne IntelliNews
COMMENT: The EU’s Internal Security Framework is unfit for Cold War 2.0
Not only has Trump's re-election undermined the EU’s reliance on American security structures, but it is also facing unprecedented strain in the form of hybrid attacks from rogue states.
Croatian retailer Studenac launches €80mn IPO to fund expansion plans
IPO proceeds to fuel retailer's aggressive growth strategy, which includes opening new stores, acquiring competitors in Croatia and Slovenia and reducing its financial leverage.
Croatia’s Mezzanine Partner launches €100mn "dark green" energy fund
Fund to support renewable energy projects across the region, with a focus on solar and wind energy.
Central European countries least likely in the EU to prioritise climate change
Stark contrast with Southern Europe, where around half of respondents from Bulgaria, Romania and other countries fear they will have to relocate to escape climate crisis, EIB survey shows.
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Croatian health minister sacked after arrest in corruption probe
EPPO says Vili Beros was involved in scheme to secure lucrative contracts for medical robotic devices at inflated prices.
PPF mulling bid for United Group's telecom assets in Southeastern Europe
United Group’s telecoms assets in southeastern Europe have been put up for a potential sale.