The State Department's annual human rights report of Croatia highlighted several areas in need of reform.

The most critical human rights issue in Serbia is "discrimination and societal violence against members of minority groups."

First Investment Bank AD ‎(Fibank) has enlisted Citigroup Global Markets Limited to help review new growth opportunities.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has set up a loan program to develop the street-lighting market in Slovenia and in central and southeastern Europe.

The victory of new Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the beginning of this month has many Serbs protesting an administration that some of them already view as “authoritarian.”

Albanian entrepreneur Tomi Kallanxhi has been working since his graduation from college in the city of Tirana to realize his dream of managing his own company.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to cover the private sector and how it can promote economic inclusion at its annual meeting and business forum.

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and Aegean Airlines Vice President Eftychios Vassilakis held a joint press conference last week to emphasize their collaboration in bringing tourism to the city.

The board of directors for the Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica SA (SNN) responded to a Romanian Ministry of Energy press release critical of its financial performance and termination of a contract.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Central European Initiative (CEI) recently celebrated 25 years of collaborative efforts.

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) marked its official opening of the trading session April 27, with a morning open house.

The United Bulgarian Bank (UBB) is offering a refinancing option for all refinanced mortgage loans that originated with other banks.

Protestors from three of Bulgaria's largest cities took to the streets on April 24 to demand the resignation of Prosecutor General Sotir Tsatsarov.

The Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC) recently held a workshop to promote social media use as a means of making positive change in the world.

The Bank of Greece recently posted its bank-lending survey results for the first quarter.

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) recently celebrated Romania Investors Day with a conference in New York City that facilitated meetings between 13 Romanian companies and international investors.

European officials are floating an idea that may give small and sometimes struggling Balkan economies a greater foothold in today's global markets.

URALSIB Bank recently launched a promotion to reward clients for referrals and motivate those referred to open accounts with the bank.

An app called Traista helps people save money by finding their lost item or great shopping deals.

Just prior to launching a cruise expedition from its hub in Piraeus to the Greek islands, Celestyal Cruises welcomed a group of 250 travelers from China aboard the Celestyal Olympia hosted by Celestyal CEO Kyriakos Anastassiadis.​​​​​