Politics
EU ministers weigh tougher rule-of-law conditions for cohesion funds
A proposal on the table in Brussels would link future payments more tightly to judicial reforms, a change that could reshape regional…
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Economy
Car makers expand battery output as EU demand shifts
Plants across the region are retooling assembly lines for electric models, a costly bet that local suppliers hope will secure jobs for…
World
Black Sea shipping insurers adjust rates after security review
Underwriters have revised premiums for vessels calling at regional ports, a change traders say could ripple through grain and fuel prices.
Ukraine & Russia
New sanctions package targets shipping and dual-use exports
The measures focus on vessels and intermediaries used to bypass earlier restrictions, along with components that can serve military purposes.
Society
Return migration rises as remote work opens new options
More young professionals are moving back home while keeping jobs abroad, changing the outlook for towns that lost residents for decades.
Technology
Fintech start-up opens a second office as its user base doubles
The company plans to hire engineers locally and expand into neighbouring markets after a funding round led by regional investors.
Economy
Small modular reactor plans move to the licensing stage
Developers submitted safety documentation to national regulators, a step that could take several years before construction begins.
Travel
Budget airlines add winter routes to secondary cities
New connections to regional airports promise cheaper weekend trips, though some routes will run only twice a week.
Sports
Tennis academy produces a new generation of junior champions
Coaches credit a mix of small group training, school partnerships and regular international events for the steady stream of talent.
Culture
Folk music revival finds a new audience online
Young musicians are mixing traditional songs with electronic production, drawing millions of streams and packed concert halls.