Babiš secures third term and steers Czechia toward Central Europe
Babiš has been officially appointed the Czech Prime Minister for the third time, following his ANO party’s success in the October 2025 elections.
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Bulgarian Prime Minister resigns amid ongoing protests and no confidence motion
Zhelyazkov submitted his government's resignation minutes before the parliament was due to vote on a motion of no confidence against the cabinet.
How Wizz Air transformed the CEE region's way of travel
Wizz Air transformed CEE aviation since its 2003 founding by delivering ultra-low-cost, point-to-point flights from secondary airports, slashing fares and expanding connectivity.
Poland and the G20: Claiming a seat at the big table
From a post-communist economy to a European powerhouse, Poland is now seeking a role in global politics.
Bulgaria is arming itself – at sea as well
Bulgaria — for the first time in more than 100 years — has launched a newly built, domestically produced warship.
Smartwings's takeover by LOT collapsed in the final moments
Smartwings owner Jiří Šimáně informed the Polish delegation that he had accepted a higher offer.
V4: the presidential summit did not bring a renaissance
The presidents of the V4 countries gathered in Esztergom —but the differing views on Russian aggression undermines regional unity.
Polexit – a little more than a bad joke
Support for EU membership in Poland remains high, but the share of those who would favour leaving the Union now exceeds 10 percent.
Press freedom in Central Europe: Rising in some places, falling in others
The media landscape in the V4 countries does not show a uniform picture, sending varying messages for potential investors as well.
Serbia's oil refinery to close after U.S. refuses to extend NIS license
Serbia failed to remove Russian capital from NIS despite extensions; leaving its refinery unlicensed and oil reserves secure only until year-end.
Neptune, the Ray of Light for Romanian energy dependency
The Neptun Deep project is viewed as a pivotal opportunity for Romania's economy and energy independence.
Romania’s defence minister steps down over false CV claims
The minister highlighted by resigning he aimed to prevent further distractions from national security concerns.
Human error caused the crash of the Hungarian Armed Forces' H145M helicopter in Croatia
Croatia has concluded that the June 2023 Hungarian military helicopter crash was caused by human error after the crew deviated from its flight path.
EU forecasts point to weak growth and slow deficit reduction in Romania
Romania is projected to see modest growth and a gradual narrowing of the budget deficit over the next three years.
Orbán’s Washington play: siding with Trump, challenging Brussels
Orbán’s White House visit secured Hungary’s US sanctions exemptions and imply the start of a golden era in bilateral ties.