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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

UniCredit Bulbank will be disabling the outdated version of its Bulbank Mobile app on May 15.

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) recently hosted a delegation from the Greek-Chinese Economic Council to discuss the future of the port and areas where the two organizations can further cooperate.

The U.S. State Department detailed extensive government corruption across multiple sectors of the economy in its 43-page Annual Human Rights Report on Macedonia.

Citing concerns over a potential lack of competition, the European Commission (EC) recently prohibited a planned takeover of Cemex Croatia by HeidelbergCement and Schwenk joint venture company Duna Dráva Cement (DDC).

Global Custodian Magazine has named Vojvodjanska Banka the best bank Serbia for keeping and administering securities.

The Bulgarian-American Credit Bank (BACB) recently finalized the appointment of Alexander Dimitrov Dimitrov to its management board and to the position of executive director and representative of the bank.

UniCredit Bulbank has won two Best Bank awards from EMEA Finance, an international magazine.