Chinese mobile payment platform Alipay is now available in a growing number of Italian outlets thanks to an agreement with UniCredit.

The Bulgarian-American Credit Bank (BACB) recently released its audited financial reports for 2016, showing net profits on both a consolidated and individual bases.

Vojvodjanska Banka, in cooperation with Gallery of Matica srpska, recently opened an exhibition titled “Responsibly in Culture” at the National Bank of Serbia.

Ono Bikes is leading the charge in manufacturing electrically powered bicycles but it’s not neglecting human-powered traditional models, either.

UniCredit Bulbank's CEO and management board chairman Levon Hampartzoumian has been named CEO of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States regions by EMEA Finance, an international finance magazine.

Romania’s Law No. 24/2017 concerning the issuers of financial instruments and market operations is now in effect.

A company called Publer is making its name helping users manage a social platform that's become one of the biggest components of their digital lives.

Like much of the Balkans, Serbia is exploring the wealth of potential connected to the world of information technology.

A new freelance platform called Parttimerz is shaking up the gig economy and investing in the Balkans region in a big way.

The National Bank of Romania is issuing a silver collectible coin marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of composer and pianist Dinu Lipatti.

Bulgarian-American Credit Bank (BACB) has begun its rollout of the most up-to-date contactless chip cards to its customers.

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) recently announced the 15 finalists for its Made in Romania mentorship program, which will provide guidance to the emerging companies selected for their growth potential.

The Bucharest Stock Exchange’s (BVB) first quarter figures for 2017 show continued growth in the market, with average trading value hitting 11.5 million in March, a 200 percent increase from the same period in 2016.

After a successful 10-year mission to support expansion and improve corporate governance, the EBRD recently exited its role in Slovenia’s Prva Group through the sale of its 20 percent stake.

The European Commission is registering a citizens' initiative to help protect those of national and linguistic minorities.

The EBRD recently won two mergers and acquisitions awards, including Investment Bank of the Year, which the bank won individually, and Cross-border Deal of the Year, which the bank won with other investors for the buyout of Allegro Group.

The European Commission has conditionally approved a proposed merger between chemical companies Dow and DuPont, overcoming competition and innovation concerns with agreements for DuPont to divest of some of its business.

In preparation for European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (EBRD) new country strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, members of the board of directors recently travelled to the county to meet with government authorities, business representatives and civil society organizations.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will join a consortium of lenders that support the modernization of 14 regional airports in Greece, with $198 million in long-term funds.

In keeping with its philosophy of resiliency being a key quality for successful economies, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently supplied a syndicated loan of $32 million to Turkey’s Hayat Varlık.