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CENTRAL EUROPE: Court rules Germany’s pushback policy unlawful ― Hungarian government postpones vote on controversial anti-NGO law ― UN report reveals positive contribution of Ukrainian refugees to Poland’s economy

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) · June 12, 2025

A German court has ruled that the new government’s policy of turning away undocumented people at the border is unlawful. The vote on a controversial legislative proposal aimed at severely curtailing the activities of NGOs in Hungary has been...

New Music Alert Moments from Multi Talented Austrian Singer Songwriter Yunger

EIN Presswire · June 16, 2025

Track Title: Moments Genre: Folk, Singer-Songwriter Launch Date: Out Now ISRC Code: QZK6J2571176 VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Austrian singer-songwriter Felix Junger, known as Yunger, is set to captivate audiences with...

Poland’s PFR Launches €150 M Deep-Tech Fund-Of-Funds

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 30, 2025

WARSAW, Poland, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PFR Ventures, the investment arm of the Polish Development Fund (PFR), has introduced PFR Deep Tech, a fund-of-funds programme that will deploy at least €150 million into breakthrough and dual-use...

Smith+Nephew to showcase its CORI™ Surgical System at surgical clinics across Germany, Austria and Switzerland

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 5, 2025

“CORI on Tour” will highlight the latest advancements in robotics-assisted surgery for hip and knee joint replacement Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces a months-long roadshow across central...

CENTRAL EUROPE: Austria to suspend family reunification ― Czech government plans to tighten asylum policy ― German government coalition talks pave way for stricter migration policy ― EU court rules on transgender refugee case in Hungary ― Swiss…

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) · March 27, 2025

The Austrian government is planning to suspend family reunification for people seeking asylum in the country The Czech government has announced plans to tighten its asylum law. The two parties that are expected to form the next German government...

Czech tech company PeckaDesign launches new e-commerce platform for Super zoo

EIN Presswire · April 25, 2025

PeckaDesign has launched a new online store for Super zoo, Central Europe’s leading pet retailer operated by the Plaček Group. BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PeckaDesign, a Czech technology company with over 25 years...

SkyFive Validates Next-Generation Inflight Connectivity Service in Central Europe, Powered by A2G and NTN

EIN Presswire · March 25, 2025

The innovative service combines Air-to-Ground, Non-Terrestrial, and 4G/5G networks to enable seamless, high-performance inflight connectivity. MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SkyFive today announced a new...

GXO renews multi-year contract with Grupa Żywiec in Poland

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 2, 2025

Logistics leader provides production support, warehousing, shuttle service, and delivery execution for brewer’s global brands, including Heineken ESG engagement drives 70% reduction in energy use; over half a million tons of new glass saved; and 5...

Finalrentals Expands into Slovakia and Austria, Bringing Services to Bratislava and Vienna International Airports

EIN Presswire · November 25, 2024

CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finalrentals, a rapidly expanding global car rental network, is thrilled to announce its latest milestone: entering the Slovakian and Austrian markets. This strategic expansion...

GXO Poland Named to 2025 Forbes Diamonds List

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · February 24, 2025

Forbes Diamonds is an annual ranking of Poland's most dynamically growing companies WARSAW, Poland, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced that its...

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Czechia’s wage problems: Falling behind the rest of Central Europe

Expats.cz · June 23, 2025

Minimum wage comparisons tell a similar story. Across Central and Eastern Europe, the average minimum wage now sits at EUR 846 (CZK 21,304), up 9 percent from last year. The Czech Republic is just shy of that mark, with a minimum wage of EUR 826...

Hungary and Slovakia to block EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia

Ukrainska Pravda ·

Stock Photo: Getty Images Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced on 23 June that Hungary and Slovakia have decided not to support the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia, sending a strong message against...

FM: Hungary and Slovakia jointly protesting proposal threatening Central Europe's energy security

About Hungary · June 23, 2025

Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Hungary and Slovakia are jointly protesting a proposal from Brussels and Kyiv that would threaten Central Europe's energy security. After a meeting with his Slovak counterpart in...

Hungary's Orban calls on EU to lift Russian energy ban amid US/Iran conflict

World Energy News - Connecticut ·

Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban urged on Sunday the European Union not to impose a ban on Russian Energy due to the expected increase in energy prices after the US bombings of Iran. The European Commission proposed on Tuesday a...

Rare 700-year-old gold ring with Sri Lankan sapphire discovered in Slovakian castle

Daily News Hungary · June 22, 2025

A rare 700-year-old gold ring has been unearthed at Zvolen Castle in Slovakia. The 18-karat piece is adorned with twin lion heads and set with an exceptionally rare purplish-red Sri Lankan sapphire. Beyond its beauty, the ring holds significant...

Eternal Hope and Prague Springs: Central Europe’s Mandela

Politicsweb ·

Saturday, 21 June 2025 21/06/25 OPINION Eternal Hope and Prague Springs: Central Europe’s Mandela Greg Mills | 20 June 2025 Greg Mills writes on Václav Havel, the man who led Czechoslovakia into democracy ‘If we don't have hope, we don't have...

Fourteen Directors Unveil Next Projects in Karlovy Vary’s Central Stage Program

Variety · June 23, 2025

The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival has unveiled the projects selected for its new KVIFF Central Stage showcase. Fourteen projects from eight countries in Central Europe are seeking co-production partners, financing, sales, distribution or...

Sri Lankan sapphire found in 700-year old Slovakian ring

Sunday Observer · June 21, 2025

160 A stunning gold ring lost at a medieval castle in Slovakia over 700 years ago has been found to contain a Sri Lankan reddish-purple sapphire set in a band flanked by lions. Noémi Beljak Pažinová, an archaeologist at Constantine the Philosopher...

Hungary proposes holding Ukraine peace discussions

MENAFN · June 21, 2025

(MENAFN) Hungary has reiterated its willingness to host peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated on Thursday. Since the conflict intensified in February 2022, Hungary has taken...

How Post-Brexit Business Growth is Shifting to Central Europe

International Business Times - United Kingdom · June 20, 2025

In the wake of Brexit, many businesses are rethinking their strategies for expansion and trade within the European Union. As companies face new barriers to the UK market, Central Europe has emerged as a key destination for post-Brexit business...