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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Europe is looking for ways to protect its eastern border from Russian influence

Europe is actively searching for strategies to safeguard its eastern border against the influence of Russia.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Poland's Foreign Minister warns: Protecting NATO's Eastern Flank would cost 1.2 trillion euros

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosล‚aw Sikorski stated that defending NATO's Eastern Flank against a potential Russian attack would cost at least 1.2 trillion euros.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Brussels is Discussing Additional Economic Support for Eastern Europe

The Latvian Prime Minister discusses potential financial solutions from the European Investment Bank to support entrepreneurs in Eastern Europe.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Life & Tech

Centenarians Self-Preservation. We Discuss the Biography of 'Franz' and the Drama 'I Swear'

The article discusses the themes of self-preservation and personal identity as explored in the films 'Franz' and 'I Swear', revealing reflections on the 20th century through the works of renowned filmmakers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Geneva after Russia launches hundreds of drones in overnight attack โ€“ Europe live

Poland's foreign minister outlined the staggering costs of defending NATO's eastern flank against potential Russian aggression, estimating it at โ‚ฌ1.2 trillion.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

G. Landsbergis now has another job

G. Landsbergis will begin teaching a course at the prestigious Sciences Po political studies institute in Paris.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Another Turn in Gabriel Landsbergis' Career, This Time in Europe

Gabriel Landsbergis has been invited to teach a course at SciencesPo for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: The energy 'heart' of Eastern Europe beats in Alexandroupolis - Program for 2,000 subsidized positions from DYPA in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the under-construction thermal power station in Alexandroupolis, which aims to bolster Greece's energy infrastructure and security in the region.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Zelensky: 'Repairs to the Druzhba pipeline are not so fast'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that repairs to the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Eastern Europe, will take longer than expected due to ongoing Russian attacks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Belarus is sending migrants to Europe through secret tunnels โ€“ Poland 'sees' specialists from the Middle East in their design

Polish officials claim that Belarus, under Russian influence, is sending migrants to Europe through underground tunnels, potentially involving Middle Eastern experts in their design.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:21 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‡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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

"The numbers are ugly" โ€“ A full-fledged attack from Minja Koskelan in Parliament

Minja Koskelan criticized the Finnish government in Parliament for its handling of the country's unemployment situation, citing troubling statistics.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Approval of 293 hectares for counter-mobility infrastructure creation; the first barriers will be deployed in March

The Latvian government has approved an additional 293 hectares for the creation of counter-mobility infrastructure in the eastern border regions, with the deployment of the first barriers planned for March.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Ukraine, the 4 Years of Putin's Longest War: All the Stages of the Conflict

The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking its four-year duration as the longest conflict under Vladimir Putin's leadership.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Renaud Girard: "Four years of war, a strategic disaster for Russia"

Renaud Girard reflects on the implications of four years of war in Ukraine, highlighting the significant losses for Russia and questioning the initial strategy and assumptions of President Putin.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

So Popular That They Even Forgive Him for Murders. What is the Magic of the 'Trump of the East'?

The article explores the enigmatic popularity of a political figure likened to Donald Trump in Eastern countries, who despite serious allegations, maintains a significant following.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Ukrainian drones are said to have hit Russian oil facility

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil pumping facility in Russia's Tatarstan province, which is crucial for transporting oil to Eastern Europe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

LYNX โ€“ a new legal brand for Central and Eastern Europe

LYNX is a new legal brand formed from the merger of two law firms in Central and Eastern Europe, now employing over 200 lawyers across 13 offices.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

NATO should treat Oreshnik missiles in Belarus as legitimate military target, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for NATO to consider Russia's Orjeknik missiles in Belarus a legitimate military target amid tensions in Eastern Europe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Pabriks on the Russian War in Ukraine: The West Still Does Not Understand What They Are Facing

Artis Pabriks, director of the Northern Europe Policy Centre and former Latvian defense minister, argues that the West has not fully grasped the severity of the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is the picture of Europe's economy: Asians are ramping up car production in Eastern Europe

Chinese automotive brands are experiencing significant growth while posing challenges to traditional economic models in Eastern Europe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hungarians increase threats against Ukraine

Hungary has escalated its threats towards Ukraine over recent conflicts.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Film Festival in Munich: Eastern Europe, Original in Image and Sound

The article discusses the upcoming film festival in Munich that will showcase films from Eastern Europe, amidst a backdrop of political unrest in the region.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

Slovaks threaten to turn off electricity to Ukraine

Slovakia is threatening to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine due to ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

NATO Fighters Launched Due to Russian Attack

NATO fighter jets have been launched in response to a Russian attack.

Feb 22 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Life & Tech

Her Heart Beats, She Thinks of a Revolver and the Man of Her Life, She Yearns for Death... The Transylvanian Trilogy Tells of the End of an Era

This article discusses the impact and themes of Mikulรกลก Bรกnffy's Transylvanian Trilogy, reflecting on the changes brought about at the end of an era.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

War of Russia with Ukraine. Day 1459

This article provides an update on the situation at the front lines after 1458 days of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Media: Men in Belarus are being taken for alleged military exercises

Men in Western Belarus are reportedly receiving large-scale summonses for unplanned military exercises according to Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Brussels wants Estonia to start taking loans

The European Commission has introduced a new support measure of 28 billion euros for Eastern Europe, including Estonia, but there is a caveat regarding the funding.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Little surprise in Ukraine as peace talks fail to yield breakthrough

Peace talks regarding the Ukraine conflict have ended without any significant progress.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Poland will resume production of controversial weapons this week. Some will be exported

Poland plans to resume the production of controversial landmines, reversing its previous commitment to not use or produce them due to new threats from the east.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The EC announced an initiative to increase support for Eastern EU countries, including Lithuania

The European Commission has launched an initiative to enhance support for eastern EU nations, including Lithuania, emphasizing the importance of regional investment for stability and competitiveness.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

European Commission steps up support for EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine

The European Commission has adopted a strategy to enhance support for EU regions that share borders with Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

TUI enters Romania. Another step in the expansion in Central and Eastern Europe

TUI launches its operations in Romania as part of its strategy to expand in Central and Eastern Europe, aiming to tap into the region's tourism growth potential.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Twice as Many Visitors as Residents: How Hungary Attracts Tourists (and the French)

Hungary is set to host nearly 20 million visitors in 2025, marking a significant year for tourism driven by increased air travel and a surge in French tourists.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Iconic goulash with a special seasoning: so delicious that it will disappear as soon as it's served

The article presents a recipe for a traditional goulash made with boneless pork shoulder, emphasizing its preparation and the rich flavors that make it a lasting dish in Central and Eastern Europe.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

"20, Ukraine... Good Body": How Young Eastern Europeans Fell into Epstein's Net

The article explores how young women from Eastern Europe, often aspiring models, became victims of Jeffrey Epstein's recruitment network.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

"20, Ukraine... Good Body": How Young Eastern European Women Fell Into Epstein's Web

The article explores how Jeffrey Epstein exploited young women from Eastern Europe, particularly those dreaming of modeling careers, by drawing them into his trafficking network.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

"20, Ukraine... Good Body": How Young Eastern European Women Fell into Epstein's Net

The article explores how young Eastern European women, often aspiring models, became victims of Jeffrey Epstein's recruitment network.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Prejudices and lack of strategy: the fault of the countries absent in the USA

The article discusses the complex dynamics between the U.S. and Europe regarding Middle Eastern policies and the participation of Italy in the observer role at the American-led 'Board of Peace' for Gaza.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

BLOG โŸฉ 1455th day of war in Ukraine: According to Zelensky, the Russians are preparing for new massive attacks

Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russian forces are planning new significant offensives as the conflict continues into its 1455th day.

Feb 17 โ€ข 02:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Legacy of Inefficiency". Why Are Water Services So Expensive in Our Country?

The article analyzes the high energy footprint of water services in Central and Eastern Europe compared to developed nations, highlighting inefficiencies and the impact of artificially low water tariffs.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Gitanas Nausฤ—da: part of the future EU budget must be allocated to the protection of the Community's eastern border

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausฤ—da emphasizes the need for a portion of the future EU budget to focus on the security of Eastern Europe's borders during a meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Consortium led by Chevron signs agreement to explore natural gas in Greece

A consortium led by Chevron has signed exclusive leasing agreements to explore natural gas in southern Greece, marking an expansion of U.S. energy presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Edgars Rinkevics, President of Latvia: 'There is a change in rhetoric from some far-right leaders. They do not openly support Russia anymore.'

Latvia's President Edgars Rinkevics warns of a significant shift in far-right leaders' rhetoric concerning support for Russia and emphasizes the strength of the Russian military.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Rubio to Europe: You should not become a vassal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that Europe should not become a vassal state of the U.S. during his visit to Eastern Europe following a security conference in Munich.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Live: Russia says Ukrainian drones struck Black Sea port, Rubio to visit eastern Europe

A Ukrainian drone attack allegedly damaged Russia's Taman port, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a diplomatic trip to Eastern Europe.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Human Trafficking - The Silent Crisis of the European Union, Where Power and Exploitation of Women Play a Major Role

The article discusses the ongoing issue of human trafficking within the EU, highlighting the exploitation of women from Eastern Europe and the shortcomings in current laws and statistics.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:07 UTC

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