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How Russia’s war on Ukraine impacts travel and tourism
Aug 22, 2022 · Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine, while and first and foremost a humanitarian tragedy, has caused widespread economic damage across the globe, not least in travel and tourism. Between them, Russian and Ukrainian tourists usually spend around 45 billion US dollars per year on outbound travel, much of it in the countries of emerging Europe.
What is Hungary doing in the Organisation of Turkic States?
Jan 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.
How Poland became key to Europe’s semiconductor sovereignty
Oct 9, 2024 · Kearney’s research emphasises that Poland’s value proposition lies in its ability to integrate into existing European semiconductor supply chains, offering scalability, and supporting the EU’s goal of achieving semiconductor sovereignty. The country’s proximity to key European markets allows for just-in-time production capabilities ...
A creaking Hungarian economy is forcing erstwhile supporters of …
Apr 8, 2024 · The largest protest against Orbán and his Fidesz party for several years, attended by a crowd whose numbers ran well into the 100s of thousands, which took place in Budapest on April 6, was notably different.
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 […]
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Economy in focus: Poland - Emerging Europe
Sep 27, 2024 · After enduring a marked economic slowdown in 2023, which saw GDP growth shrink to just 0.2 per cent, Poland is poised for a solid rebound. Most institutions, including the European Commission, forecast GDP growth of around 2.8 per cent for 2024, driven by a resurgence in private consumption and investments, particularly those fuelled by EU funds.
The wasted potential of Belarus - emerging-europe.com
Oct 11, 2024 · The potential of Belarus that seemed so apparent back in 2016 nevertheless remains. If the country were to undergo a democratic transition, it could unlock considerable economic potential across various sectors. Key areas poised for growth include IT, which despite political challenges remains one of Belarus’s most promising industries.