IntelliNews was founded in 1999 by Dennis Deletant, a British academic and expert on Eastern Europe. The idea for IntelliNews came from Deletant's recognition of the need for a news source that could provide in-depth, specialized coverage of the political, economic, and business developments in the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as the former Soviet Union. Deletant established IntelliNews as an independent news agency to fill this gap in the media landscape. Today, IntelliNews is owned by Emerging Markets Direct Media Holdings, a private investment firm focused on media and technology companies in emerging markets. Based in London, United Kingdom, IntelliNews primarily covers news and analysis related to the economies, politics, and business environments of Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The website provides comprehensive reporting on topics such as macroeconomic trends, government policies, corporate activities, and geopolitical developments in these regions. While the main focus is on the emerging markets of Europe and Eurasia, IntelliNews also offers coverage of global events and their impact on these markets. The publication caters to a readership that includes investors, policymakers, and business professionals with interests in the economies and markets of these rapidly evolving regions. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of IntelliNews is its extensive use of local, on-the-ground reporting. The publication has a network of journalists and correspondents based in various countries across Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the former Soviet Union. This allows IntelliNews to provide firsthand, nuanced perspectives on the political, economic, and social developments in these regions, which can often be overlooked by international media outlets with more generalized coverage. This localized approach sets IntelliNews apart and enhances the depth and relevance of its reporting for its target audience.