Levente Koroes
Levente is a reporter on the Central Banking newsdesk. He focuses on central banks in Europe, as well as reserves, cyber security, geopolitics and the effects of sanctions. He holds a degree in human, social and political sciences from the University of Cambridge.
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Netherlands Bank aims to cut costs by 10% with spending freeze
DNB 2030 programme will involve job losses, spokesperson says
ECB planning to use law to make Apple give way on digital euro
Bank looking to use Digital Markets Act to enable people to hold CBDC on iPhones’ ‘secure element’
Hungary to receive Argentina-style US swap line, PM suggests
‘Financial shield’ to render EU measures ineffective, Orbán says
Montenegro to give out €2,000 for each baby born this week
‘Savings week’ sees central bank team up with lenders to offer parents financial rewards
AWS outage barely affected Europe’s central banks
Monetary authorities say robust risk mitigation frameworks helped them to largely avoid fallout
ECB holds rates for third consecutive time
Lagarde celebrates ‘fading risks’ to eurozone growth thanks to trade deals and Gaza ceasefire
ECB enters new phase for digital euro, with issuance set for 2029
CBDC’s next phase to focus on technical readiness, market engagement and legislative support
San Marino blocks bank sale, looks to quell instability
Central bank says financial system is “solid and resilient”
ECB staff union sues central bank over gag orders
Union alleges that ECB leadership sought to block representative from speaking
Top officials weigh impact of trade war and AI
ECB president says impact of US tariffs has been “exact opposite” of expectations
MNB files embezzlement charges against building developer
Ballooning building renovation costs prompted inquiry into friend of ex-governor’s son
Norges Bank introduces new tool to reduce excess liquidity
‘Central bank certificates’ to supplement quotas, F-loans and F-deposits from 2026