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Bulgaria election: well run, but undermined by a thin campaign and vote-buying claims

The FINANCIAL -- Strasbourg -- Although Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections on 5 October were well administered technically and fundamental freedoms were respected, allegations from all sides of vote buying and selling and other election irregularities, as well as a campaign that lacked substance continued to negatively affect public confidence in the integrity of the process, ...

EBRD cuts economic forecasts for south-eastern Europe

The FINANCIAL -- The EBRD has cut its 2014 economic forecasts for south-eastern Europe as a result of major flood damage in the region and stresses in the Bulgarian banking sector, according to ...

UK should remain in the EU, says Lloyd's Chairman

The FINANCIAL -- Leading City figures gathered for the twelfth annual Lloyd’s City Dinner, hosted by Chairman John Nelson and featuring guest speaker Sir Michael Rake, President of The ...

The unlikely champions: Eurozone periphery grows faster than the core

The FINANCIAL -- While Germany, France and Italy all failed to grow in the second quarter of 2014, it was a chance for the so-called ‘soft core’ of the Eurozone to step out of the shadows, report ...

Stronger growth in Poland and Hungary lifts outlook for central Europe, EBRD says

The FINANCIAL -- The EBRD has revised up its forecasts for economic growth in central Europe for this year following strong growth in the first half, particularly in Poland and Hungary. In its latest ...

Turkey's Economic Rebalancing Becoming More Challenging

The FINANCIAL -- Turkey's progress towards economic rebalancing may become more challenging for the remainder of 2014, despite the success of policy adjustments made earlier in the year, says Fitch ...

Nearly 60% of family owned businesses are struggling to find external finance to fund investment, new KPMG study shows

The FINANCIAL -- London - 58% of family businesses are currently seeking external financing to fund their investment plans, but finding the right strategic investment partner can be challenging, a ...

High-Yield Refinancing Worries Grip European Investors

The FINANCIAL -- Fitch Ratings-London -- European investors believe the high-yield market faces the greatest refinancing risks due to their expectation of widening spreads and weakening credit ...

Business Plays a Critical Role in Contributing to Peace

The FINANCIAL -- Istanbul – Recognizing that business cannot thrive in societies that fail, and that peace and stability provide a key foundation for economic development, more than 120 companies ...

Eurozone still vulnerable despite positive signs on unemployment and investment

The FINANCIAL -- The Eurozone recovery is expected to gain momentum gradually after near-stagnation in the first six months of the year. GDP will grow by 0.9% this year, before picking up to 1.5% in ...

Survey says: Europeans Are Creative

The FINANCIAL -- A majority of people in Germany, France and Britain feel they are creative. 65 percent of French people, 70 percent of Germans and 72 percent of Britons describe themselves as ...

In its peaceful nature and uncertain outcome, Scotland’s independence vote stands out

The FINANCIAL -- The referendum on whether Scotland should leave the United Kingdom appears to be a lot closer than many observers had expected. That, and the fact that the Sept. 18 vote is taking ...

The Rise of the Modern Convenience Store in Europe

The FINANCIAL -- The slow economic recovery in Europe hasn’t delivered as much positivity as consumers had expected, keeping optimism in short supply. Consumers remain cautious, and the economic ...

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Bulgaria election: well run, but undermined by a thin campaign and vote-buying claims

EBRD cuts economic forecasts for south-eastern Europe

UK should remain in the EU, says Lloyd's Chairman

The unlikely champions: Eurozone periphery grows faster than the core

Stronger growth in Poland and Hungary lifts outlook for central Europe, EBRD says

Turkey's Economic Rebalancing Becoming More Challenging

Nearly 60% of family owned businesses are struggling to find external finance to fund investment, new KPMG study shows

High-Yield Refinancing Worries Grip European Investors

Business Plays a Critical Role in Contributing to Peace

Eurozone still vulnerable despite positive signs on unemployment and investment

Survey says: Europeans Are Creative

In its peaceful nature and uncertain outcome, Scotland’s independence vote stands out

The Rise of the Modern Convenience Store in Europe

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