Balkans
Russian gas cut-off spurs Balkans to diversify
In the short term, the Balkans will continue to rely on Russian gas, but a strong push for diversification is under way.
BalkansChina may expand agribusiness in South-east Europe
China’s investment into the agro-industrial complex of South-east European countries is expected to increase gradually.
BalkansGreece can substitute Russian gas supply to neighbours
Second LNG terminal and other projects will supply Greece and other Balkan countries as Russia cuts pipeline shipments
GreeceCryptos have robust potential in key Balkan markets
The operating climate for cryptocurrencies varies across the Balkans
BalkansWar in Ukraine will lend timid boost to EU enlargement
EU membership bids by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova could give a spur to enlargement following years of near-stagnation
EUSerbia continues sharp decline in democracy rating
North Macedonia and Montenegro now share the first place among Western Balkan countries in Freedom House’s annual report
BalkansHungary’s Albania investment is part of wider push
Hungarian firm 4iG becomes leading player in Albania’s telecommunication industry upon its purchase of two top companies
HungaryEU may struggle to follow UK and US Balkan sanctions
The United Kingdom and United States have imposed sanctions against individuals destabilising the region
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