Business Analysis
Pristina | 02 September 2010 | By Lavdim Hamidi


Despite Kosovo’s unexploited mineral reserves, the number of firms interested in exploring their potential is declining.

Pristina | 01 September 2010 | By Besiana Xharra


Four former state concerns, including Pristina’s Grand Hotel, have days to stump up pay 18.5 million euro in fines for failing to meet agreed investment targets - or have their assets seized. 

 

Belgrade | 27 August 2010 | By Gordana Andric


In a ‘Kafkaesque’ move, ship owners have been ordered to move their vessels and pontoons from the Sava Port because they do not have licences which the licencing authority is unable to supply.

Belgrade | 27 August 2010 | By Vera Ovanin


Serbia will qualify for the fifth tranche of its stand-by deal with the International Monetary Fund as the government looks set to adopt a fiscal responsibility law and resist populist pressures to ramp up spending.

| 13 August 2010 | By Vera Ovanin


The new Central Bank Governor will face the triple challenge of maintaining price stability against the backdrop of a diminishing currency, the expiry of a stand-by deal with the International Monetary Fund and political pressures for more expansive spending policies as the country enters a pre-election year. 

Pristina | 29 July 2010 | By Lavdim Hamidi


Trade ministry officials claim new park will bring investment, technology and jobs to central Kosovo - but critics say there’s no excuse for the slow pace of work.

Belgrade | 19 July 2010 | By Vera Ovanin


Telecommunications company Telefonija’s debut issue of longer-term securities last month isn’t enough to give a much-needed boost to Serbia’s debt market, hampered by red tape and swollen overheads, analysts warn.

Tourism in the Balkans   

Sofia | 17 August 2010 |

Power cuts in Bulgaria’s southern seaside resorts are putting additional pressure on the local tourism industry, already hit hard by the economic crisis.


Real Estate in the Balkans   

| 05 July 2010 | Shega A'Mula


Pristina’s Ulpiana neighbourhood, mostly comprising Yugoslav-era apartment blocks, is now home to an eye catching eight-storey building corresponding to current architectural trends and standards.

Business News

Bulgaria 'Has No Need for IMF Loan'

Sofia | 03 September 2010 | Boryana Dzhambazova

Bulgaria does not need to take a loan from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, over the next two years as the country's economy is doing well, the finance minister has said.

Romania Press Review – September 2, 2010

Bucharest | 02 September 2010 |

Here are the top stories in Romania’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.


First Phase of Albania Pipeline Set For Completion

Tirana | 01 September 2010 |

The first phase of a planned 44-kilometre pipeline in Southern Albania will be completed in 2011, Canadian-based Bankers Petroleum has announced.

Serbia Press Review – September 1, 2010

Belgrade | 01 September 2010 |

Here are the top stories in Serbia’s main newspapers. Balkan Insight has not verified the reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.



Bulgarian Opposition Party Urges No-Confidence Vote

Sofia | 01 September 2010 | Boryana Dzhambazova

The Bulgarian Socialist party (BSP) is seeking support for bringing a no-confidence vote against the current government, the party's leader has said.

Macedonia-Russia Deal 'No Alternative to EU'

Skopje | 31 August 2010 |

Proposed closer ties with Russia cannot replace Macedonia’s strategic goals of joining the EU and NATO, local observers say.

IMF, Serbia Agree to Unfreeze Salaries and Pensions

Belgrade | 31 August 2010 | Bojana Barlovac

Salaries and pensions in Serbia will go up in January 2011, representatives of the IMF and Serbian government have agreed.

Bulgaria, Abu Dhabi Mull Formula 1 Track near Sofia

Sofia | 31 August 2010 | Boryana Dzhambazova

The governments of Bulgaria and Abu Dhabi are considering building a Formula 1 Track near the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, the city's local government has said in a statement.

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