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A Pew poll finds conservative attitudes still rule in CEE
A poll by Pew Research found that attitudes to both democracy and homosexuality remain very conservative in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), including among the young.
Ukraine sees "strong support" from US, Poroshenko says after Trump meeting
President says US to continue backing Ukraine's reforms, as well as its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
Russia places $3bn Eurobonds to high demand
Demand flies in face of current US moves to significantly broaden Russia sanctions imposed in 2014.
Floodgates open for Al Breach hedge fund as profits quadruple
Emerging market investment start-up posted a profit of £1.378mn ($1.75mn) last year compared with £361,171 in 2015.
Russia’s Rosatom selling 49% in $20bn Akkuyu nuclear project to Turks
Russian state atomic energy corporation set to sign preliminary deal to sell stake in nuclear project Turkey badly needs to cut costs of imported energy.
Russian stocks hammered by new US sanctions law
Russian stock market immediately sold off by 1.7% on the approval of new US sanctions and took the index to its lowest level this year.
Construction workers abused at Russia's World Cup stadiums, rights watchdog claims
Conditions faced by workers at stadiums being built to host the championship come under harsh scrutiny in a new Human Rights Watch report.
US Senate approves tougher Russia sanctions
Legislation receives broad bipartisan support despite Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's call for "flexibility" in Russia policy.
Global recruiter Antal International buys back its Russian firm
Russian market ripe for return after three years in the doldrums, says CEO Tony Goodwin.
Russia dominates CEE region in global university ranking
Emerging markets are starting to feature more prominently on the QS World University Rankings, with Russia's top five universities all advancing more than 10 places on the latest index.
More than 1,500 arrested in nationwide Russian anti-Putin protests
Alexei Navalny detained again by police as opposition leader builds on success of March protests.
EU seeks a hard power boost
Officials insist enhanced EU defence co-operation should focus on terrorism and is not a reaction to the way President Trump has cast doubt over Nato guarantees.
Ukraine peace prospects remain dim despite Merkel's efforts
Frozen conflict likely as international plan to end Donbas fighting fails to find impetus.
Global recruiter Antal returns to Russia via acquisition
CEO Tony Goodwin says recruiting giant is close to completing acquisition of major local operator.
Banking convergence returns to Central and Eastern Europe, says RBI
The banking downturn is over, with profitability surging last year, according to the lender's annual CEE Banking Report.
Putin calls for development of Russia's digital economy
President calls for new legislation for introduction of digital technology in all spheres, with a special focus on information security of government, business and citizens.
Ukraine claims victory against Russia's Gazprom in Stockholm arbitration
Tribunal rejected Gazprom’s ‘take-or-pay’ claim and satisfied demand of Ukraine's Naftogaz to make contract price market-reflective.
Dutch parliament ratifies EU-Ukraine free trade and association deal
Ukrainian leadership hails passage of trade pact despite alleged obstruction by "contaminated Kremlin".
Political uncertainty looms over appointment of Ukraine’s new central bank governor
President Poroshenko needs a candidate who is acceptable to Kyiv’s Western backers, able to secure parliament's support in the Ukrainian parliament, and is loyal to Poroshenko himself.
Russia’s Otkritie uses London bank as collateral for €250mn loan
Analysts are incredulous after London unit’s post-tax profit slumped last year by almost 50% to $30mn.