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Hoped-for Balkan tourism recovery is unlikely in 2022
Despite high hopes of a recovery, the war in Ukraine has changed South-eastern Europe’s expectations for tourism in 2022
BalkansWashington will target further Iranian oil shipments
A Greek court overturned a lower-court decision to confiscate Iranian oil that Washington claimed contravened sanctions
IranRussian 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.
BalkansRepeated vote may give Greek premier four more years
Inconclusive elections may be followed by second vote implementing electoral reform making strong government more likely
GreeceChina 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
GreeceHigh prices will dent Greek ruling party’s support
New Democracy has enjoyed a long polling lead that could now be approaching an end, unless inflation subsides soon
GreeceEU energy market reform would carry important risks
Southern EU countries want Brussels to intervene in the energy market to control prices, but such a move would be risky
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