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Istanbul, Tirana stock exchanges sign co-operation deal
12/06/2013
The deal between the two markets envisions joint projects and expertise exchange. Also in business this week: More than one-third of Greeks are self-employed, and a new auto parts facility in Romania is expected to create 300 jobs.
Balkans hope to join Turkey in retiring IMF debt
11/06/2013
Unique circumstances in each country mean that individual approaches may be required to pay off loans.
Self-employment incentives in Macedonia show results
08/06/2013
Bloggers debate what can motivate the unemployed to start their own businesses.
Foreign companies, experts urge Croatia to improve business climate
07/06/2013
With foreign investment at an all-time low, Croatia launched a strategy to help investors navigate heavy bureaucracy.
Fair encourages joint agricultural development between Croatia, Serbia
06/06/2013
Many officials and business leaders see co-operation in agriculture as a boon to the Serbian and Croatian economies.
Greece receives 1.7 billion euros from the IMF
05/06/2013
The fund lauded the country's performance in meeting its committments. Also in business news: Montenegro expects the country to be visited by around 1.5 million tourists this summer.
BiH textile businesses raise hopes for economic recovery
04/06/2013
Investment in textile manufacturing offers much-needed jobs and hope for the future.
New Bulgarian government promises stability
03/06/2013
The new government in Bulgaria will focus on economic recovery and stability.
Regional co-operation necessary for new investments
01/06/2013
Sarajevo Business Forum participants extoll the need for regional countries to jointly approach investments and foreign markets.
Albania-Macedonia trade up by 15 percent
29/05/2013
Businessmen discussed ways to increase co-operation between the two countries. Also in business news: China Glory International plans to invest 1.5 billion euros to build golf courses in Cyprus.
Turkey lifts customs restrictions for Bulgaria
22/05/2013
The two-day strike by Bulgarian truck drivers at the border ended with the restrictions being lifted. Also in business news: Greece's economy is expected to register positive growth next year.
Kosovo looks to EU trade agreement
20/05/2013
Kosovo officials expect an economic boost from the forthcoming EU trade agreement.
Analysts support Greek sale of gambling monopoly
18/05/2013
The sale of Greek gambling monopoly OPAP is a start on the privatisation path, analysts say.
Bulgaria, Turkey working on energy projects
15/05/2013
The 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.
EU urges Albania to protect industrial and intellectual property
11/05/2013
Industrial and intellectual property protection in Albania will boost the country's economy and attract investors, experts say.