Fifteen years of Poland thriving in the EU - Emerging Europe
WEBMay 15, 2019 · Of the 10 countries that joined the European Union 15 years ago, Poland is definitely an EU success story: it has become more outward-looking and confident as well as being socially and economically transformed. That is why 91 per cent of Poles support Poland’s membership of the EU. The 2004 European Union …
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The Danube Swabians: A story of cultural loss and revival
WEBJul 6, 2019 · The little known story of the ethnic German minority in Hungary is one of great tragedy and even greater resilience. It tells a narrative of a unique hybrid culture that stretches back four centuries, and the hardships endured to preserve it. Beginning in the 17th century, a migration of German peasants to Hungary along the […]
Moldova’s relationship with Romania has changed, possibly forever
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Moldova’s relationship with Romania has changed, possibly forever. July 14, 2021. 5 Min Read. Craig Turp-Balazs. Emerging Europe. The landslide victory of a pro-European party in Moldova’s parliamentary election has been portrayed as a kick in the teeth for Russian interests in the country. But Romania’s influence in …
It's Belarus, not White Russia: Why rebranding a country starts with ...
WEBJun 17, 2021 · The more exact translation of Biełaruś would be ‘White Ruthenia’, says Vasiljeu. “Belarus’s name refers to the East Slavic federation called Ruthenia, which existed during the Middle Ages, and not to the country called Russia, which appeared much later. Thus in terms of history it’s not correct to call Belarus ‘White Russia ...
What is Hungary doing in the Organisation of Turkic States?
WEBJan 18, 2023 · Since his party, Fidesz, came to power in 2010, Orbán has pursued an “Eastern Opening” policy to promote trade and economic partnerships with Russia, Turkic nations, and South and East Asian countries. Orbán’s office says that annual trade between Hungary and OTS states doubled between 2010 and 2019 to four billion US dollars.
The 10 best ski resorts in Central and Eastern Europe
WEBDec 12, 2020 · 4. Jasna, Slovakia. jasna.sk. Jasna. The largest ski area in Central Europe offers 50 kilometres of slopes on both sides of Mt Chopok, including some very steep couloirs on the north face and wide-open, easier tracks on the south side of the mountain.
WEBa saw a mere 0.9% GDP contraction, Poland – 2. 7%, Estonia – 2.9%. In addition, every country in the 3SI bloc has recorded an unemployment rate below 8% (as of A. ril 2021); with Poland’s lowest EU-wide unemployment figure of 3.1%. From a broader perspective, countries in the Three Seas Initiative are.
Explainer: The EU’s Kosovo awkward squad - Emerging Europe
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · This deep uncertainty about borders and ethnic minorities was one of the driving factors of Slovak diplomacy a keen interest in developments in the Western Balkans in the 1990s.”. However, as Nič also explains, although Slovakia has not recognised Kosovo, the past decade has shown that Bratislava has been willing to engage with it.
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