Slovakia: Germany-owned factory enters bankruptcy

A small German manufacturer that once shifted production to Slovakia as part of its European expansion has exited the country, leaving more than 70 workers in Trencin facing uncertainty. LES Slovakia, the local arm of cable-harness producer LES Langen Electronic Systems, has entered bankruptcy after running into financial difficulties. A Bratislava court began insolvency proceedings…

Latvia: regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions

Regional public transport passenger carriers in Latvia are once again considering organizing a protest over the revision of long-term contract prices, while the Road Transport Administration (ATD) says it is still assessing the legal options for making any changes to contracts. On January 7, the Latvian Passenger Carriers Association (LPCA/LPPA) met with Transport Minister Atis…

Ukraine: Restoration Agency names results of 2025 in development of border infrastructure

Ensuring sustainable communication with European countries is not only a matter of logistics, but also a matter of economic sustainability and European integration of Ukraine. The Restoration Agency has 28 checkpoints on its balance sheet. It is developing large and modernizing “small” checkpoints. During 2025, it focused on the strategic development of checkpoints, combining modernization…