November 2, 2025
Karen Elizabeth Mollica
Opinions
Canada deepens its footprint in Central Europe: An interview with Ambassador Karen Elizabeth Mollica
Interview with H.E. Karen Elizabeth Mollica, Ambassador of Canada to Slovakia. What prompted Canada to establish an embassy in Slovakia in 2023? Is this part of a broader strategy to strengthen its diplomatic presence in Central Europe, or does Slovakia hold particular importance for Canada? Canada opened an embassy in Slovakia in 2023 as part […]
Cholpon-Ata, a city on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, is hosting the 4th meeting of the Organization of Turkic States’ (OTS) agricultural ministers. The event provides a key platform for the Budapest-based Drought Prevention Institute (DPI) of the OTS, where László Örlős, DPI’s Operations Director, will present the institute’s ambitious strategic roadmap for 2025–2026 during a dedicated session for the ministers.
The Forum of Local and Regional Authorities in Zakopane responds to the record-breaking interest in the European Congress of Local Governments held in Mikołajki. Recognizing the need for dialogue on the current challenges facing local government officials, the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies, together with the Małopolska Region and the City of Zakopane, has launched this initiative to co-create a conference that will help local government representatives address the key challenges their regions will face in 2026.
The 4th Hungarian-British Business Forum took place in Budapest, co-hosted by the HEPA Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA), the Hungarian-British Business Association (HBBA), and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
Poland ranks as the seventh-largest exporter of automotive components worldwide. Many may not realize that some international car brands rely on Polish-made parts for their vehicles. Known for their reliability, Polish manufacturers have earned a strong reputation as trusted business partners. Today, they provide parts and technology across the globe, including the United States, where they will present their offerings at the AAPEX trade show.