Economic development

2013-05-20Kosovo officials expect an economic boost from the forthcoming EU trade agreement.

2013-05-18The sale of Greek gambling monopoly OPAP is a start on the privatisation path, analysts say.

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.

2013-05-11Industrial and intellectual property protection in Albania will boost the country's economy and attract investors, experts say.

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.

2013-05-02In spite of opposition criticism, Central Bank Governor Bedri Hamza tells SETimes he is determined to maintain the bank's independence.

2013-05-01Seven air carriers in the region plan to increase co-operation. Also in business news: German company Henkel will invest 7 million euros in a factory in BiH, and 15,000 public jobs in Greece will be cut by the end of 2014.

2013-04-30Kosovo and Romania look towards economic co-operation.

2013-04-24With Turkey's help, Macedonian companies take aim at new markets.

2013-04-24A Serbian company will provide Turkey's Tomosan with tractor parts through 2016. Also in business news: Albania, Greece and Italy have established a committee tasked with overseeing their parts in the Trans Adriatic Pipeline project.

2013-04-18Police detain Croatian Handball Federation president Sandi Sola and members of his family in the high-profile arrests.

2013-04-18Experts say compliance with tax laws is essential, but governments must improve tax collection institutions and procedures.

2013-04-18Bulgarian business accelerator Eleven is giving companies from across the region a jumpstart and helping them reach global markets.

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

2013-04-17The soft drink company's move will employ 150. Also in business news: Vodaphone will transfer its main regional operations to Romania, and Serbia, BiH and Turkey plan to boost economic co-operation.

2013-04-15Turkey is ramping up investment in Macedonian agriculture as the two countries expand their already strong business relationship.

2013-04-10Farmers hope to overcome declining milk prices and rising costs by selling directly to consumers.

2013-04-10Kermas Energija will invest at least 270 million euros in the venture. Also in business news: Turkey has a new 5 lira note and Macedonia draws foreign investment.

2013-04-06Macedonian citizens living in rural areas will receive support from the government to open business in their villages.

2013-04-06Balkan countries have "huge" potential and "unlimited" opportunities to take a leading position as organic producers on Europe’s food market, food experts say.