Southeast Europe / Features

INTERVIEW: Moldova seizes its moment

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 19, 2025

From rapid progress towards EU accession to the reconstruction of neighbouring Ukraine, factors have aligned to make Moldova an attractive FDI destination, says Invest Moldova head Natalia Bejan.

The European Commission proposes to “creatively” tap Russia’s $300bn of frozen assets with Reparation Loans

Ben Aris in Berlin September 17, 2025

The European Commission is floating a new idea of how to “creatively” tap Russia’s $300bn of frozen assets without the need to appropriate, which is legally questionable, by replacing the money transferred to Kyiv with EU-backed bonds.

Bosnia on edge as Dodik weighs next move

bne IntelliNews September 14, 2025

Analysts speculate Bosnian Serb leadership could seek to escalate the ongoing crisis, potentially with a push for Republika Srpska's independence.

Moldova’s dramatic energy sector transformation

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 12, 2025

Chisinau ended decades of dependence on Russia in just four years — but will the upcoming general election derail the remaining reforms?

Kosovo’s flawed electricity market liberalisation leaves businesses in the dark

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje September 8, 2025

Companies face disconnections, uncertainty and higher costs, Kushtrim Ahmeti, executive director of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of Kosovo, tells bne IntelliNews.

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