What is Hungary doing in the Organisation of Turkic States?
Jan 18, 2023 · Hungary is leading European engagement with Turkic nations, with its motives rooted in a nationalist narrative that benefits Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.. In mid-November 2022, the leaders of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan convened in Samarkand for a summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) -previously known as the Turkic Council.
Strategic Advantage - Emerging Europe
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Dariusz Żuk, author, Emerging Europe
Dariusz Żuk is President and Co-founder of Entrepreneurial Poland (EP) — a think tank operating in the area of entrepreneurship; he is also President and Co-founder of AIP Group that is pursuing Entrepreneurial Poland’s strategy. He is an expert on entrepreneurship for Business Centre Club.
It's Belarus, not White Russia: Why rebranding a country starts with ...
Jun 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 ...
Why do small countries excel at fintech? - Emerging Europe
Jul 26, 2024 · The rankings of the newly launched European Fintech Index suggest that smaller countries may in fact be uniquely positioned for fintech success, as the index shows nations like Estonia and Luxembourg ranking higher in key measures than their larger counterparts. Estonia, for example, excels in the business and fintech sectors, ranking first and ...
Family businesses remain the backbone of the CEE economy
Mar 8, 2024 · Family businesses form the backbone of employment in CEE. Their contribution to job creation not only bolsters local economies but also provides a stabilising force in the face of economic fluctuations. The familial ethos often translates into a commitment to employee well-being, sometimes fostering a sense of loyalty and stability within the ...
Croatia’s presidency of the EU Council: Success or failure?
Jul 21, 2020 · The Croatian presidency of the Council of the EU drew to a close on June 30, with Germany taking over the reins for the next six months. Assessing the success – or otherwise – of Croatia’s presidency is fraught with problems. The presidency – which allows countries holding it to set the EU agenda – […]
The Danube Swabians: A story of cultural loss and revival
Jul 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 […]
When will Poland’s much-heralded electric car hit the streets?
Sep 2, 2021 · The launch of Poland’s national electric car, the Izera, has been pushed back from 2023 to 2024. Since it was first presented in 2020 the Izera, the brand name for a range of electric cars set to be produced by ElectroMobility Poland, has attracted a great deal of media attention as (currently) the only concrete plan to produce a mass-market electric vehicle (EV) …
The fall of Yugoslavia: Five essential reads - Emerging Europe
Sep 9, 2023 · The collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s unleashed devastating conflicts across the Balkans and reshaped the political map of Europe. As new independent nation states emerged from the ashes of the former country, scholars and journalists sought to understand how this once stable multiethnic federation disintegrated into warfare along ethnic and religious lines. In the decades since, a wealth of ...