Russian Despatch: Looking for a New Orban in the Balkans
Moscow has lost its main ally inside the EU with the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban. Can the victory of Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev provide the Kremlin with a new disruptor…
Romania, Bulgaria Hail US Waiver on Sanctioned Russian Lukoil Assets
After the US extended a waiver allowing Russian firm Lukoil to operate assets outside of Russia until late October, Romania and Bulgaria are hurrying to take advantage. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Why Is Slovakia Risking EU Isolation to Back Hungary on Ukraine?
Orban’s motive for clashing with the EU and Ukraine over the halt in oil through the Druzhba pipeline is clear. Less understandable is why Fico is following him into a…
Hungary’s Orban Visits Military Near Border as Serbia Denies Explosives Find Staged
Viktor Orban toured military units near the Serbian border the day after the Belgrade authorities said they found explosives near a gas pipeline to Hungary – and denied the incident…
Ships, Trains and Pipelines: Croatia Looks Beyond Tourism
From Ploce in the south to Rijeka and Krk in the north, Croatia is redefining its role in Europe’s supply chains. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
ARTE Europe Weekly: Amid the Iran War, How Can Europe Cap Oil Prices?
The war in the Middle East is turning into a global oil crisis and fuel costs in Europe are escalating - sending governments scrambling to find solutions. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Middle East Crisis: Balkan Countries Act to Ease Spike in Oil Prices
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Russian Despatch: War in Iran Fuels Kremlin’s Hope of a Comeback
In the second of his monthly despatches on Russian-Balkan relations, Maksim Samorukov considers Russia’s changing fortunes since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran and whether this can really…
Democracy Digest: Poland’s PiS Names Hardliner as PM Candidate to Shore Up Right
Elsewhere, Hungary and Slovakia see fallout from surging fuel prices; extremist Slovak activist convicted; Czech Television presenter quits over fears about editorial independence; and Orban shelved major plan to overhaul…
Hungary and Croatia Wrestle Over Russian Oil Supplies
Clash over Adriatic pipeline pits Budapest’s continuing commitment to close links with Moscow against Zagreb’s goal of becoming the ideal oil supplier for Central Europe. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight