For decades, having a private yacht has been a central symbol of wealth and affluence. This kind of boating has become synonymous with luxury. But a Greek company, Incrediblue, is making yacht rental and other services easier for anyone who has the resources to book such a marine experiences.

In Albania the most significant human rights problems are pervasive corruption in all branches of government.

The European Commission has launched its Move2Learn, Learn2Move initiative to allow 5,000 young citizens to travel to another EU country either alone or with a school class.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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 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.