Cyprus

2013-05-15The joint working groups will target the Nabucco gas pipeline. Also in business news: The International Financial Corporation is holding bank training for financial employees in the region.

2013-05-08Watermarks, holograms and invisible ink are some of the new security features of the 5 euro bill. Also in business news: Japan and Turkey signed a deal to build a nuclear plant on Turkey's Black Sea Coast.

2013-04-26Macedonia is making an effort to crack down on corruption, officials and analysts said.

2013-04-24Moving forward on the path to European integration will benefit both countries, analysts said.

2013-04-17The Cyprus bailout and gas discoveries present both opportunities and challenges for the divided island.

2013-04-10A new EU investment programme foresees economic and social benefits for the Union's member aspirants.

2013-04-09Greece, Turkey, Israel and Cyprus all have stakes in Eastern Mediterranean natural gas.

2013-04-03The initiative is expected to aid 350,000 farms in the country. Also in business news: the Bank of Cyprus is suspending its operations in Romania and Czech power utility CEZ filed a complaint with the European Commission against Bulgaria.

2013-03-26Cyprus' banking sector will be restructured under the deal reached Sunday.

2013-03-20The bailout deal fails to win a single vote in parliament.

2013-03-14European leaders hint at renewed talks as analysts call for closer engagement.

2013-03-12EU officials are urging Pristina to boost reform progress in order to establish a stabilisation and accession agreement with the Union.

2013-03-06The two prime ministers signed 25 agreements to boost co-operation. Also in business news: Bulgaria's energy regulator proposed cutting electricity prices and BiH Airlines will launch a new route April 1st.

2013-02-27Economies in the regional EU member and candidate countries are expected to grow this year. Also in business news: Greece hopes to further Europe's energy security.

2013-02-26Economic woes face him, but so do stalled re-unification hopes.

2013-02-23Economy is key as the conservative candidate easily wins round one.

2013-02-14Greece has expanded exports to Turkey as Turkish firms look to invest in its neighbour.

2013-02-13In a bid to draw 50,000 engineers, Serbia is offering grants and benefits. Also in business news: Cyprus needs to boost its fight against money laundering, Eurozone finance ministers said.

2013-02-05Government and business leaders call for more negotiations and continued work on reforms.

2013-01-30The two prime ministers discussed infrastructure, energy and transport projects for the region. Also in business news: Cyprus lost two notches on its credit rating and Croatia will get its first smart phone.