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A RegioJet train is ready to serve commuters in the Polish Tricity region, enhancing regional connectivity and mobility.
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RegioJet Boosts Tri‑City Links – A New Chapter for Regional Rail

RegioJet has rolled out six extra daily trips on the Polish Tricity corridor, with the first services already running since 19 January. The private open‑access operator is pitching the new timetable…
Posted by Marek Zieliński February 12, 2026
As AI advances across Central and Eastern Europe, the region's tech giants and venture funds are poised to benefit — but policy gaps may allow wealth to concentrate unevenly.
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Who’s Cashing In on the AI Surge? – Winners and Losers in the Region

The AI surge in Central and Eastern Europe is not a democratic renaissance of tech – it is a fast‑track to richer pockets for a handful of entrenched players while…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė January 18, 2026
Heavy machinery and workers pour concrete at a major power plant construction site, symbolizing Europe's investment in energy infrastructure.
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EU’s New Power Plant Funding Boosts Central European Energy Security

The European Investment Bank’s latest €175 million loan for a new Polish power plant is not just a tidy line on a balance sheet – it’s a loud statement that Brussels…
Posted by Marek Zieliński December 21, 2025
Lithuanian protesters, clad in green vests and holding portraits and signs, demonstrate for democratic reform and transparency in the country.
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Lithuanian Protesters Demand Democratic Reform – A New Wave of Civic Activism

Mass in Vilnius has turned the capital into a crucible of democratic fury, with more than ten thousand Lithuanians taking to the streets between 11 and 17 December to stop a…
Posted by Katarína Nováková December 21, 2025
Young Europeans show their support for a stronger EU by waving the flag in the European Parliament, reflecting a growing youth movement for deeper integration.
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Young Europeans Demand a Stronger EU – Is the Union Losing Its Youth?

A sharp new poll has sent a resounding message into the heart of Brussels: two‑thirds of Europe’s 18‑ to 29‑year‑olds want a more powerful Union. The December 2025 survey, which…
Posted by Katarína Nováková December 21, 2025
This map illustrates the geographical scope of the European Union, relevant to the ongoing discussions about utilizing frozen Russian assets for regional aid and development projects.
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EU Moves to Tap Frozen Russian Assets – Tusk Says Deal Is on Table

The EU is on the brink of turning €210 billion of frozen Russian cash into a lifeline for Kyiv – and, if the political maths works, a fresh boost for the…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 19, 2025
A serene aerial view of a riverside park in Sofia, contrasting with the city's recent anti-corruption protests demanding justice for businessman Pevski.
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Bulgaria’s Anti‑Corruption Wave Targets Pevski – Mass Demonstrations

Sofia’s avenues have become a sea of protest, with drone footage estimating well over one hundred thousand citizens converging on the capital to demand the prosecution of businessman‑politician Vasil Terziev Peevski.…
Posted by Katarína Nováková December 18, 2025
Cherry blossoms frame the EU flag, symbolizing the intersection of nature, diplomacy, and European integration.
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Montenegro’s Parliament Grapples with 2026 Budget – Clash Over EU Funds

The 2026 state budget has become the battlefield where Montenegro’s social promises clash head‑on with the EU’s hard‑won accession conditions. With a projected €8.8 billion spend, a 2.3 % of GDP deficit and…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 18, 2025
The image symbolizes the complex geopolitical and digital trade tensions between the United States and the European Union, as highlighted in the article on their digital sovereignty and relations.
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Digital Showdown: US Threatens EU Over Online Service Rules

The United States has put the EU on notice: keep tightening the reins on American tech giants or face a full‑blown Section 301 assault, complete with fees, service bans and new…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 17, 2025
The Lukoil fuel station at Chișinău Airport, the subject of Moldova's controversial move to seize its assets, has become a focal point of regional energy-security tensions.
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Moldova Moves to Seize Lukoil Fuel Terminal at Chișinău Airport

Moldova has ripped the lid off a Russian‑owned fuel hub, seizing Lukoil’s terminal at Chișinău airport in a move that reads like a declaration of war on Moscow’s energy lifelines.…
Posted by Marek Zieliński December 16, 2025

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