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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

"AK.Nรคdal" compared the distribution of EU agricultural subsidies

This article discusses the disparities in EU agricultural subsidies received by Estonian farmers compared to their peers in Central and Western Europe, highlighting protests from local farmers about these inequities.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Perfect Storm for Government Bonds โ€“ Why the War is Bleeding Them

European government bonds are facing severe pressure due to fears of renewed energy shocks and persistent inflation fueled by the war with Iran.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ECB: From Grexit to Grecovery โ€“ Greece out of crisis, but with persistent 'thorns'

Greece has shown impressive recovery as one of Europe's remarkable examples, but the exit from the crisis is not yet complete due to low citizen incomes and institutional weaknesses.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Famelos at the Central Committee of SYRIZA: "Regime of Corruption and Scandals" โ€“ What He Said About PASOK

Sokratis Famelos, the president of SYRIZA-PS, launched a comprehensive attack on the government, labeling it a regime of corruption and social injustice in Greece.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Not just Excel. CFO closer to the field than to spreadsheets

The article discusses the integrated business model of Green Holding, highlighting the role of the CFO in operations and the company's growth in the agricultural sector.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czechs are the twentieth happiest nation in the world. They have surpassed Poles and Slovaks

Czechs rank as the twentieth happiest nation globally, outperforming both Poles and Slovaks.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

ECB interest rates unchanged, but will monitor the effects of the war in the Middle East

The European Central Bank decided to maintain its interest rates while keeping an eye on the geopolitical developments in the Middle East and their potential economic impact.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

ECB: War in Iran will fuel inflation in Europe

The European Central Bank warns that the ongoing war in Iran is likely to significantly impact inflation rates in Europe due to rising energy prices.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: the ECB lowers growth forecasts for Europe and fears for inflation

The European Central Bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2% amid rising inflation concerns linked to the war in the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Interest Rate Decision for March: Why the ECB Is Leaving Rates Unchanged Despite Oil Shock

The European Central Bank has decided to leave the key interest rates unchanged in March despite rising inflation risks from an oil shock.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ONEX โ€“ Hanwha Ocean: A historic defense shipbuilding agreement

ONEX Shipyards & Technologies and Hanwha Ocean have formed a strategic partnership, positioning Greece as a central hub for defense shipbuilding in the Mediterranean, Southeastern Europe, and the Black Sea.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump's war in Iran hits the core of Finland and Europe's economy โ€“ ECB will announce today whether to push the gas or hit the brakes

The European Central Bank faces a difficult decision in response to rising oil prices due to the U.S.-initiated conflict in Iran, which impacts inflation and economic growth.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Iceland.is is not adequate as a service portal

The EFTA Surveillance Authority has issued a statement that Icelandโ€™s central digital information and service center, island.is, does not comply with EEA regulations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Economist: European inflation forecast may exceed two percent

Concerns about rising oil prices and general inflation are prompting interest rates to slowly increase ahead of the European Central Bank's upcoming meeting.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

LB issued a payment institution license to 'Robinhood Europe'

The Central Bank of Lithuania has granted a payment institution license to Robinhood Europe, marking a significant step in the company's European expansion in the crypto services sector.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Expert on Migration Omar Sayfo / Migrants Come Here with Expectations and the 'European Dream' in Mind. Then They Find Out It Is Not Reality

Omar Sayfo discusses the challenges of mass migration to Europe, highlighting the differing attitudes towards migrants in Central and Western Europe.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tenfold increase in heat intensity in Europe. Experts raise alarm

Experts report a dramatic rise in extreme heat events in Central and Southern Europe attributed to climate change and human emissions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine, Hungary clash over Druzhba pipeline as Budapest accuses Kyiv of skipping talks

Hungary accused Ukraine of skipping a meeting regarding the Druzhba pipeline, heightening tensions over the damaged oil route that once facilitated Russian crude to Central Europe.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

First they come for the scientists. As a historian, I know what follows next

Historian Marci Shore discusses the implications of attacks on science and scientific institutions by political figures, particularly in the context of Central and Eastern Europe.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

More than 50 African migrants rescued from boat in central Mediterranean

Over 50 migrants were rescued from an overcrowded boat in the central Mediterranean, highlighting the ongoing challenges of migration across this perilous route to Europe.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Central African Republic: In Bangui, Jean-Noรซl Barrot inaugurates a building for victims of sexual violence

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noรซl Barrot, inaugurated a new building in Bangui dedicated to aiding victims of sexual violence during his official visit to the Central African Republic.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

BGS continues cooperation with Ryanair: will supply fuel to six European airports

BGS has renewed its agreements to supply fuel for Ryanair flights at six airports in Northern and Central Europe.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Deteriorated air quality is troubling large areas in Finland

Air quality in many parts of Finland has been rated as inadequate this week due to high levels of fine particulate matter, largely influenced by pollution from Central Europe and local dust and pollen.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nuclear Energy: Europe Facing a New Energy Dilemma

Nuclear energy is re-emerging as a central topic in European discussions amid urgent concerns over energy security and costs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Mintos CEO: Bank license is a logical step in our overall development

Latvian investment platform Mintos is pursuing a banking license from the European Central Bank and the Latvian Bank to enhance its services while maintaining its focus on investments.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Farewell to the Headquarters: The Bundesbank Leaves โ€“ the Gold Remains

The Deutsche Bundesbank has decided to abandon its historic headquarters in Frankfurt to sell the building and purchase a new one, while its gold reserves will remain at the current location for the time being.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bringing bloggers to Saimaa paid off โ€“ Visitors from Central Europe are coming to nature's tranquility more often.

International tourism in the Saimaa region of Finland is slowly growing, with significant increases in visitors from Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Britain.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Unhealthy Air in Gothenburg - Smog for Several Days

Gothenburg has been experiencing unhealthy air conditions due to persistent smog for several days caused by pollution that has blown in from Central Europe.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Why there is smog in Gothenburg โ€“ and how long it is expected to last

Smog in Gothenburg is the result of long-distance transport of air pollutants from Central Europe, affecting air quality but posing no immediate health risk to most people.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

S&P: Central and Eastern Europe More Resilient to Energy Supply Crises

Central and Eastern Europe has become more resilient to energy supply crises due to efforts to disengage from Russia following the onset of the war in Ukraine, according to S&P Global.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Oil rewrites the script: Markets foresee two interest rate hikes from the ECB within 2026

A surge in energy prices due to the Middle East conflict is dramatically altering market expectations for monetary policy in Europe, with predictions of interest rate hikes by both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

From a Frustration to a Hit: The Czech Elite Will Speak About Investments in Central Europe

The article discusses a significant shift in perceptions regarding investment opportunities in Central Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Counties Attract Airlines to Open Direct Routes

Six Finnish cities and regional tourism organizations negotiated the start of direct flights from Central Europe to regional airports at route fairs held in Poland.

Mar 6 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Birth of a New Central European Superagglomeration Ostrava-Katowice? A Vision That Could Change the Map of the Region

The article discusses the potential development of a superagglomeration between Ostrava and Katowice, which could significantly alter the socio-economic landscape of Central Europe.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rain deficit over Central Europe. Czech Republic faces another week without rain

The Czech Republic is expected to experience another week without rain due to a prevailing rain deficit over Central Europe.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Security is not an addition. It is the foundation of the payment system

The article emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity as an integral part of the payment ecosystem, highlighting comments from Visa's Central and Eastern Europe director.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Safety begins with infrastructure

The article discusses the importance of integrating industry, civil infrastructure, and defense systems to enhance national resilience against crises, highlighted during the 18th European Economic Congress.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Yannis Stournaras to Reuters: A protracted conflict in Iran would increase inflation, the ECB should show "flexibility"

Yannis Stournaras, Greece's central bank governor, suggests that ongoing conflicts, particularly involving Iran, could lead to increased inflation in Europe and urges the ECB to keep its options open on interest rates.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The European Union must be central to a solution. It must not limit itself to mere formalities

Italy's Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli emphasizes the need for the EU to play a significant role in resolving the conflict with Iran, eschewing mere formal statements.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Climate warming forces the migration to breed earlier

Climate change is causing migratory birds, such as the snipe, to breed earlier in Central and Northern Europe, according to Italian researchers.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Vฤ›ra Jourovรก is to become a member of the Ethics Committee of the European Central Bank

Vฤ›ra Jourovรก is expected to join the Ethics Committee of the European Central Bank (ECB).

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: A small but unexpected decrease in inflation in February

Inflation in Germany unexpectedly fell to 2% year-on-year in February, according to preliminary data from the federal statistical office.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Central Bank Suffers: Another Billion Loss for the ECB

The European Central Bank reported a billion euro loss for the fiscal year, though lower than the previous year's loss.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The ECB reduces its losses to 1.254 billion and sees the value of its gold reserves grow

The European Central Bank reports a reduced loss of 1.254 billion euros while the value of its gold reserves increases.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Poland will build the largest airport in Central Europe. It was designed by Norman Foster

Poland is set to construct the largest airport in Central Europe, designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Agreements - fuel for the Vertical Corridor in Washington - What are the next steps

New agreements on natural gas production and supply were signed in Washington, marking a significant step forward for the Vertical Corridor initiative in Central and Eastern Europe.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

A continental revolution is brewing in Europe

The article discusses the contrast between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's experiences at the Munich Security Conference and his subsequent meetings in Central Europe, highlighting a shift towards nationalism and sovereignty in the region.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Joint Statement of the 13 Ministers of the Countries of the Vertical Corridor โ€“ What Was Agreed at the Summit

Energy ministers from Central and Eastern European countries, along with representatives from the USA, signed a joint declaration to enhance natural gas supply security in the region.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mergers and Acquisitions: Is Poland a Risky Market?

The article discusses the burgeoning M&A market in Central Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, highlighting the increasing relevance of insurance policies that cover undisclosed risks in such transactions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Klaas Knot: Gloom and doom on Europe's future is overblown

Klaas Knot, former president of the Dutch central bank, asserts that negative forecasts regarding Europe's future are exaggerated, while acknowledging the need for continued progress within the continent.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:45 UTC

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