Cyprus

thumbnailIstanbul, Tirana stock exchanges sign co-operation deal
2013-06-12The 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.
thumbnailGreece receives 1.7 billion euros from the IMF
2013-06-05The 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.
thumbnailAlbania-Macedonia trade up by 15 percent
2013-05-29Businessmen 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.
thumbnailRomania's lifting visas for Kosovo could lead to recognition, analysts say
2013-05-27By lifting visa requirements for Kosovo citizens, Bucharest might be changing its position on Kosovo's independence, some say.
thumbnailTurkey lifts customs restrictions for Bulgaria
2013-05-22The 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.
thumbnailBulgaria, Turkey working on energy projects
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.
thumbnailNew 5-euro note in circulation
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.
thumbnailExperts laud Macedonia corruption arrest
2013-04-26Macedonia is making an effort to crack down on corruption, officials and analysts said.
thumbnailKosovo, Serbia stand to gain from EU recommendations
2013-04-24Moving forward on the path to European integration will benefit both countries, analysts said.
thumbnailCyprus crisis: Opportunities and challenges for reunification
2013-04-17The Cyprus bailout and gas discoveries present both opportunities and challenges for the divided island.
thumbnailEU economic programme to benefit Balkans, Turkey
2013-04-10A new EU investment programme foresees economic and social benefits for the Union's member aspirants.
thumbnailAfter Cyprus bailout, Israeli apology, gas takes centre stage
2013-04-09Greece, Turkey, Israel and Cyprus all have stakes in Eastern Mediterranean natural gas.
thumbnailAlbanian farms to benefit from VAT exemptions
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.
thumbnailCyprus faces deep recession, but worst-case scenario avoided
2013-03-26Cyprus' banking sector will be restructured under the deal reached Sunday.
thumbnailCyprus' fate is unclear after parliament rejects EU bailout
2013-03-20The bailout deal fails to win a single vote in parliament.
thumbnailTurkey's EU bid getting back on track
2013-03-14European leaders hint at renewed talks as analysts call for closer engagement.
thumbnailKosovo-EU agreement depends on reforms
2013-03-12EU officials are urging Pristina to boost reform progress in order to establish a stabilisation and accession agreement with the Union.
thumbnailTurkey, Greece look to expand co-operation
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.
thumbnailEU: Regional economies recovering
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.
thumbnailAnastasiades wins Cypriot presidency, wants quick bailout
2013-02-26Economic woes face him, but so do stalled re-unification hopes.

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