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Workers in a factory or warehouse setting, symbolizing the workforce affected by Slovenia's minimum wage increase and Croatia's lagging policy.
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Slovenia Raises Minimum Wage – Croatia Lags Behind

Slovenia has ripped up the wage floor, lifting the statutory minimum to €1 277.72 gross – roughly €1 000 net – from 1 January 2025, while Croatia stubbornly keeps its floor at €970 gross…
Posted by Katarína Nováková December 19, 2025
The historic Oder Bridge, set to be replaced by a new €181 million structure, will re-establish vital trade links in Silesia.
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Poland’s €181 M Oder Bridge Set to Re‑connect Silesia – Boost for Trade

The Oder River bridge is finally rising from the ashes of a derelict 1926 span, and with a €181 million price tag it promises to stitch together Poland’s industrial heartland and…
Posted by Marek Zieliński December 19, 2025
Kazakhstan's cultural heritage is showcased as traditional performers in elaborate attire symbolize the nation's rich traditions, set to be further strengthened by its new trade partnerships with Japan.
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Kazakhstan and Japan Seal 14 Agreements – New East‑West Trade Bridge

Kazakhstan has turned its back on the old East‑West axis, sealing fourteen sweeping agreements with Japan in a May 2024 summit that reads like a blueprint for a new trade bridge…
Posted by Aida Sadykova December 19, 2025
Lululemon opens its first Hungarian store, signaling a global expansion of premium fitness fashion.
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Lululemon Lands in Hungary – Fashion Meets Fitness Boom

Lululemon has finally planted its flag on Hungarian soil, opening a flagship store in the heart of Budapest and turning the capital into a new epicentre for premium active‑wear. The…
Posted by Marek Zieliński 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 Gdańsk port, a critical hub for Baltic trade, stands at the crossroads of Poland's maritime ambitions and its evolving relationship with Germany.
Posted inEconomy

Gdańsk’s Vanishing Harbour: A Polish Port on the Brink

The decision to shut down Gdańsk’s deep‑water Port Północny has sent shockwaves through the Baltic freight community, and the signal could not have been clearer: Poland is abandoning the only ultra‑large‑vessel…
Posted by Marek Zieliński December 17, 2025
Mass protests in Belgrade highlight public outrage over Serbia's alleged €750 million 'hajka' scandal, as citizens demand accountability for corruption or mismanagement.
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Serbia’s €750 Million ‘Hajka’ Fallout: Corruption or Mismanagement?

Serbia has been hit with a €750 million financial blow that opposition parties have christened the “hajka” scandal – a phrase that now epitomises a web of opaque deals, forged documents…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 17, 2025
Fictional geopolitical maps from 'Gallery of Nations: Northernized 3' showcase imagined global powers like the Second British Empire and the Order of the Silicon Hunt, offering a speculative view of world politics.
Posted inEconomy

Kazakhstan’s Silicon Cluster: Building a Critical‑Materials Supply Chain

Kazakhstan is betting big on a new silicon‑alloy hub in Karaganda, touting it as the answer to Europe’s hunger for home‑grown critical materials and a hedge against Asian supply shocks.…
Posted by Aida Sadykova December 16, 2025
Automated milk bottling lines at a Baltic dairy plant highlight production bottlenecks as demand surges, reflecting broader EU agricultural policy challenges.
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Lithuanian Dairy Giant Faces Expansion Limits

Orders at Žagarės dairy have exploded to roughly twice the volume it can currently churn out, leaving the Lithuanian processor scrambling for any spare capacity and a clear path to…
Posted by Marek Zieliński December 15, 2025
A clownfish navigates the colorful embrace of a sea anemone, symbolizing the marine life to be cultivated in Kazakhstan’s new marine fish farm.
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First Sea‑Farm in Mangistau: Kazakhstan’s New Blue‑Economy Push

Kazakhstan has taken a decisive step into the blue‑economy arena, unveiling its first commercial marine fish‑farm on the Caspian coast of Mangistau. The project is being billed as a flagship…
Posted by Aida Sadykova December 15, 2025

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