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Ukraine launches Eastern Europe's first project for treating soldiers with severe injuries using AI
Ukraine is the first country in Eastern Europe to test AI-driven phagotherapy – a technology that selects viruses to destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It could become a faster and more accessible treatment method for wounded military...
Austrian Airlines expands for Summer 2026: seven new destinations, more flights to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe
Austrian Airlines has unveiled its summer 2026 schedule, featuring seven new destinations and expanded capacity across Europe, reinforcing its focus on both Mediterranean favourites and the growing “coolcation” trend in northern destinations. From...
Baltic Index Extends Gains To Hit Over Two-Week High On Strong Vessel Rates
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to a more than two-week high on Thursday, buoyed by firmer rates across all vessel segments. The main index, which tracks rates for...
Prague positions itself as Central Europe’s rising MICE powerhouse
The global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions industry is forecast to reach USD 1.3 trillion by 2030 as corporate travel rebounds and hybrid formats reshape events. Europe remains the sector’s epicentre, and Prague is emerging as...
Startups take center stage at SiGMA Pitch Central Europe 2025
The Startup Pitch at SiGMA Central Europe 2025, powered by RedCore, brought together innovative startups in iGaming and technology at Fiera Roma. The annual startup competition, designed as a launchpad for innovation in iGaming and technology,...
Nordic, Baltic ministers for European digital ID wallet
Nordic and Baltic ministers on Thursday at a meeting adopted a declaration to support the acceptance of European Digital Identity Wallets in the region. The annual meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers for Digitalisation was held in Tampere...
The Mountain Goats Turn Catastrophe Into Theater on Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan
Your browser does not support the audio element. The only thing literature loves more than a man facing the end of the world is a man stranded at sea. On his 23rd album, the Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle, ever the completist, gives us both....
Nordic, Baltic countries move to accelerate European digital ID wallet rollout
HELSINKI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Ministers from Nordic and Baltic countries responsible for digitalisation on Thursday adopted a declaration aimed at accelerating the rollout of the European Digital Identity Wallets (EUDI Wallet) across the region,...
Historic British Isles lido to ‘feel more like Benidorm’ in huge new makeover
LIDOS are experiencing a resurgence of popularity across the UK and this one has been open since the 1800s. For locals it’s been a peaceful spot for a morning swim, or a Full Moon dip, but now there’s talk of it becoming more like the busy resort...
TITAN Group Enters Into Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Vracs de L’Estuaire Cementitious Business in France Strengthening its Presence in Western Europe
Thursday 06 November 2025 3:01 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email TITAN Group has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Vracs de L’Estuaire, a...
The Best Hotels in Albania, the Next Big Balkan Destination
Ask any visitor to Albania and they'll tell you the same thing: It's the warmth of the people that makes this country so memorable. And some of the best hotels in Albania present a stellar example. Yes, it has crystal-clear rivers, snow-dusted...
Southern Europe Seeks to Boost Middle Class After Years of Pain
“It’s a mix of factors that has created this fiscal space,” said Piccoli, pointing to inflation and job growth in the region as driving higher tax take and, in turn, giving governments more money to spend. This extra space is also “a result of the...
“Poland provides an excellent base for conquering the blueberry markets of Central and Eastern Europe”
"Although BerryTrade was founded with the idea of focusing on exports of Polish blueberries, fate determined that the company would also start importing blueberries from other origins into Poland", says Sandra Stefaniak-Syguła, co-founder of...
Off-season travel to Southern Europe rises as Europeans keep prioritising trips, says ETC
Europeans continue to prioritise travel, with 73% planning a trip between October 2025 and March 2026 and rising demand for off-season breaks, especially in Southern Europe. Europeans remain committed to travelling despite seasonal changes and...
BetConstruct wins ‘Innovative Sportsbook Solution of the Year’ at SiGMA Central Europe 2025
BetConstruct has won the Innovative Sportsbook Solution of the Year award at the SiGMA Central Europe Awards 2025. The recognition comes on the back of Loya: The Ultimate Loyalty Solution for Retail Betting, integrated into BetConstruct’s...
Octo appoints Axel-Christoph Hinze as Regional Director Central Europe
Axel-Christoph Hinze has been appointed by Octo Telematics as the Regional Director for Central Europe. He will be responsible for driving business growth across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux countries, and Spain. Mr Hinze is an...
Economy minister: Romania, ready to become a strategic partner for India in Central and Eastern Europe
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Romania is ready to become a strategic partner for India in Central and Eastern Europe, as it has the necessary infrastructure, skills and is also a member of the largest common market in the world - the European Union,...
IEEFA: Long-term LNG contracts are not an energy security guarantee for Central and Eastern Europe
More than a dozen ministers from European governments will join the US energy and interior secretaries on 6 – 7 November at an event focused on energy security in Central and Eastern Europe. The Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation...
Presiyan Kuzov Wins Young Directors’ Prize at Balkan Theatre Festival
Presiyan Kuzov was named this year’s winner of the young directors’ competition, part of the Balkan Theatre Festival, the Nikola Vaptsarov Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad said on Thursday. Kuzov won the competition with his project based on the play...
Tourist arrivals from Western Europe to Azerbaijan continue to rise
Tourist arrivals from Western Europe to Azerbaijan continue to rise 6 November 2025 11:42 (UTC+04:00) The number of visitors from Western European countries to Azerbaijan has continued to grow this year, reflecting the country’s increasing appeal...