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Poland's Tusk says no to freshly agreed EU migration deal
Poland, Slovakia and Hungary slam European Parliament's migration compromise.
The EU is preparing a new, fourteenth package of sanctions
The EU is preparing a new fourteenth package of sanctions that is slated for adoption in the coming months, but is unlikely to introduce any new products and will focus mostly on enforcing the existing thirteen rounds of sanctions.
Czechoslovak Group’s revenues rise 71% in 2023 as defence booms
Over 60% of the group’s revenues were generated in the CSG defence division, which specialises in production of ground military equipment and large-calibre ammunition.
Polish energy stocks fall after government hints at dropping plan to carve out coal assets
Industry minister says new plan is to link coal-fired power plants with specific mines instead.
Europe exits the winter heating season with record gas stocks
The EU has exited the heating season with a record volume of gas in storage, following another mild winter and as a result of reduced industrial demand and a concerted effort by policymakers to boost stockpiles.
Slovak heritage institution co-operates with Russian counterpart headed by spy chief
Matica slovenska continues to cooperate with Russian Historical Society headed by Sergey Naryshkin, investigative website reports.
PiS tops Polish local elections but likely to lose three regions
Exit polls predict that Law and Justice won 33.7% of the vote, compared to 31.9% for the Civic Coalition, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Magyar steps up as challenger to Orban in largest anti-government protest since 1988
The demonstration is a huge defeat for Fidesz, which has tried desperately to discredit Magyar, bit it is also a huge slap in the face for the opposition, which has been unable to gather a crowd similar to Saturday's rally.
Pellegrini beats Korcok to become the next Slovak president
Parliamentary speaker's victory has raised fears that it will strengthen populist premier Robert Fico’s grip on the country’s institutions.
Poles go to municipal elections in first political test for Tusk’s coalition
Recent polls show that Tusk’s Civic Coalition averages nearly 31% of the regional vote, followed by PiS at just over 28%.
Orban’s son-in-law and Russian oligarch reportedly attempted to buy stakes in Spar
The bids were allegedly part of a campaign by the Hungarian government to force the retailer to allow businessmen close to the Orban regime to enter the company.
Czech spy agency says pro-Kremlin media ring targets European Parliament elections in several states
Far-right politicians across the EU have been promoted on the Voice of Europe media platform ahead of the European Parliament elections.
Russian hard discounter eyes Hungarian retail market
Svetofor faces challenges in its supply chain due to war and sanctions, but is going ahead with plans to expand in Eastern Europe.
Poland and Ukraine inch closer to agri trade deal
Trade dispute has sparked farmer protests in Poland and strained bilateral relations.
Latvia’s foreign minister resigns over private jet scandal
Krisjanis Karins, formerly prime minister of Latvia, enjoyed a lavish lifestyle while in the PM office, using private jets for 32 foreign trips.
Former Fidesz insider presents damaging evidence to prosecutor's office in high-profile corruption case
Peter Magyar posts secretly recorded conversation with his ex-wife and former justice minister Judit Varga, indicating high-ranking government officials manipulated evidence in a major corruption case.
Moody’s assigns negative outlook to Czech CEZ after Gasnet takeover
The Gasnet acquisition comes amid the efforts of the Czech state to gain a stronger footing in the energy infrastructure and diversification from its dependency on Russian energy supplies.
Lukashenko contradicts Putin on Crocus City terrorists, threatens to invade Baltics
In Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko’s latest bombastic rant, he contradicted Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the four terrorists fleeing the killing spree in the Crocus City Hall mall were headed towards Belarus not Ukraine.
Poland’s ruling coalition moves step closer to putting NBP chief on trial
If parliament approves the motion, it means the automatic suspension of Glapinski, although with an option to appeal to the Court of Justice of the EU.
NBP head says he wants peace with Tusk as motion to oust him goes to parliament
Glapinski faces vote in the parliament that could open the way to a trial before the State Tribunal.