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Poland, divided between Trump and the EU

Nawrocki’s narrow victory (50.89%) over Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and candidate of the government coalition, illustrates and reinforces the political polarisation of Poland and the rise of the populist “Trumpist” right in Central and Eastern Europe. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, there has been much speculation…

The Conversation

Planning on travelling around Europe? These are the most expensive toll fees

The Eurotunnel crossing tops the list, making it Europe's most expensive toll route. Meanwhile, many Eastern European countries offer much more affordable options to hit the open road.

Euronews

Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates?

Pensioners tend to face greater financial difficulty in Eastern Europe, while poverty rates are generally lower in Nordic and Western European countries. Switzerland and the UK are outliers here, showing comparatively high levels of pensioner poverty.

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With creators of Cyberpunk 2077, Frostpunk 2, and award-winning indies under one roof, Digital Dragons is helping Polish game developers "catch up to the West"

Digital Dragons 2025 | Poland's acclaimed B2B conference celebrates the best of Eastern European gaming and brings it to the global stage

GamesRadar

Riga, Gdansk, Podgorica: Head to Eastern Europe for the best city break bargains this summer

The report found that prices have fallen in half the cities surveyed.

Euronews

Covid-19 death tolls in Europe highlight stark regional differences in 2020 and 2021

The political decisions made during 2020 and 2021 to combat the Covid-19 pandemic profoundly altered daily life. Professionally, societies faced partial unemployment and widespread adoption of remote work; personally, individuals endured lockdowns and social distancing measures. These interventions aimed to reduce infection rates and ease pressure on healthcare systems, with…

The Conversation

Israeli-born, Russia-raised Indy 500 pole winner calls for peace across the world

The debutant beat out a host of open-wheel racing's biggest stars to earn pole at Indianapolis 500

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Where did real wages rise and fall the most in Europe in 2024?

In 2024, real wage growth was strongest in Eastern Europe. Among the 32 European countries, it declined in only four.

Euronews

Is Russian misogyny enabling sexual violence in Ukraine? Yes, argues a bestselling author

Sofi Oksanen has a penchant for difficult subjects. The Finnish-Estonian author established her international reputation with her 2008 novel Purge, which examined sexual violence against women and legacies of the Soviet regime in Estonia. The subjugation of women as part of the complex history of Eastern Europe has been a…

The Conversation

Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?

A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in regions of strategic value to the Kremlin, particularly Eastern Europe.

Euronews

7 of the best Eastern Europe holiday destinations for an affordable city break

Travel slightly further afield to eastern Europe for cities steeped in culture and rich culinary scenes for a fraction of the price of some popular Euro destinations

The Independent UK

Minimum wages: Which European countries have seen the highest increases?

In nominal terms, Eastern and Southeastern Europe experienced the most significant increases in minimum wages between 2015 and 2025. Euronews Business examines how minimum wages have changed across Europe over the past decade.

Euronews

Trump considers moving US troops from Germany to Eastern Europe in NATO spending row

Trump is reportedly considering moving the personnel to Hungary

Evening Standard

Martin Seddon obituary

Other lives: Criminal justice consultant who advised on reform in eastern Europe and the Balkans

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House Republicans call for show of strength in Eastern Europe - Roll Call

Lawmakers urge Defense Secretary Pete Hegeth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make U.S. bases in Eastern Europe permanent.

The Conversation

Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating

Ukraine has not been invited to a key meeting between American and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week to decide what peace in the country might look like.

Louder

"There's never been a blueprint for the dictatorship of the proletariat": That time Aerosmith appeared on Saturday Night Live with Tom Hanks and discussed the decline of communism in Eastern Europe

As SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary we look back on the show's 279th edition, which saw Aerosmith appear on Wayne's World

The Independent UK

The vegetarian heart of the Danube: Irina Georgescu on Eastern Europe’s secret plant-based dishes

Often seen as a meat-lover’s haven, the Eastern European regions along the Danube tell a different culinary story at home – one of abundant vegetables, storied traditions and a river that unites more than it divides. Irina Georgescu reveals the recipes that have long nourished these lands

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The Independent UK

The unearthed wild cycling trail bringing visitors to the Romanian countryside

Eastern Europe’s answer to the Camino de Santiago is best explored on two wheels, says Damien Gabet, as he follows a new route that is giving people a reason to return to the countryside

The Independent UK

The best spas in Eastern Europe for an affordable, yet luxurious, break

Well-known tourist spots, centuries-old local hangouts and high-end hotel spas are available at very reasonable prices – Joanna Whitehead rounds up eight worth a visit

Latin Times

Wife of Wisconsin Dad Who Faked Own Death To Abandon Family Files for Separation, Says Marriage Is 'Irretrievably Broken'

The wife of the Wisconsin dad who faked his own death to abandon his family and flee to his mistress in Eastern Europe has filed for separation.

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Wisconsin Man Fakes Drowning, Flees To Eastern Europe

Wisconsin man fakes drowning, escapes to Eastern Europe, and is now in police custody. Updates on the case to follow.

The Independent UK

Wisconsin kayaker who faked drowning and fled to Europe returned for family, sheriff says

Ryan Borgwardt has been charged with obstructing an officer

The Independent UK

What to know about a Wisconsin man who faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe

A sheriff says a Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer and abandoned his wife and three children is in Eastern Europe

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