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A New Dawn

Serbia’s past continues to impact upon its future, but a new government could spell change, says Justin Keay
 

Austria

With recent elections likely to produce another coalition, there is, says Justin Keay, at least one thing the parties agree on: Centrope
 

Austria

With recent elections likely to produce another coalition, there is, says Justin Keay, at least one thing the parties agree on: Centrope
 

Beyond Beijing

Welcome to the 10 Chinese cities that are now coming of age
 

Booming Bavaria

Justin Keay reports on the many opportunities – in particular in media and technology – for investing in Germany’s wealthiest state
 

Bridge Of Size

Scott Berman looks at what is driving Oresund’s economy, while Justin Keay looks at how two countries are united by architecture
 

Centre Stage

Hungary’s economic fortunes have suffered in recent years, but there is light at the end of the tunnel, says Justin Keay
 

Country Report: Bulgaria

Stepping up to accession
 

Country Report: Estonia

With economic growth continuing to spiral, Estonia can hardly believe its luck – but rising debts may yet spoil the party, reports Richard Lofthouse
 

Country Report: Greenland

Facing challenges
 

Country Report: Slovakia

An uncertain future
 

Country Report: Slovenia

Justin Keay visits a country with a split personality
 

Country Report: Turkey

With economic reforms achieving positive results, Justin Keay reports on a country that’s looking to the future with a sense of cautious optimism
 

Country Reports: Czech Republic And Georgia

Focus on central and eastern Europe
 

Desert Blooms

Investment opportunities in the Maghreb region
 

Egypt For The Egyptians

James Exelby finds out which sectors are hot for foreign investors
 

Hafencity

Boyd Farrow reports on Hamburg’s new portside development
 

Has The Celtic Tiger Lost It's Roar?

So long one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, can Ireland hold on in the face of aggressive new competition, asks Mark Hennessy.
 

Hotspot: Isola, Milan

A vast new 'city within a city' is about to transform this forgotten neighbourhood, and create a focus for Milan's fashion and furniture industries. Lee Marshall reports
 

Hotspot: Liverpool

Next year's Capital of Culture is working hard to live up to the title, finds Tabitha Lasley.
 

Hotspot: Paris's 10Th District

A bastion of new bohemia, the area around Gare du Nord is poised to become a business hub. Sarah Wachter reports
 

How Agile Is China?

In the face of infl ationary pressures, will China adapt or face its own slowdown?
 

How Corrupt Is Germany?

The scandals that have tarnished Germany's image
 

Into The Light: Croatia

It may have moved on from its blood-red past but Croatia still has a way to go before it reaches the bright future that it is hoping for, but it is certainly on the right track
 

Into The Light: Iceland

One of the world’s wealthiest economies, Icelanders enjoy rising incomes and property prices – but investors may wish to be cautious
 

Into The Light: Slovenia

Emerging mostly unscathed from Yugoslavia’s break up, Slovenia maintains its wealth but lacks competitive drive, writes Neil Barnett
 

Isle Of Might

With low business taxes, a thriving property market and now eurozone membership, Cyprus is primed for foreign investment, says Fiona Mullen
 

Kartal-Pendik

Istanbul hopes to create a city within a city, reports Boyd Farrow
 

Make Money In China

How to get rich when you enter the dragon’s den
 

Members Only?

One year after joining the EU, what have Bulgaria and Romania brought to the table? And what does the future look like, asks Sarah Wachter
 

Middle Ground

The geographical heart of Europe is united under a single banner once more. Justin Keay discovers what Centrope has to offer
 

Mumbai Or Bust

Western financial markets are spending so much time looking over their shoulder at the economic antics of the Chinese dragon that they risk being burned by another Asian power. By Steve Hemsley
 

New Amsterdam

BOYD FARROW examines the rebuilding of the Dutch capital as a European business hub and asks whether the city is on the brink of a new golden age
 

Out Of The Shadows

What next for Albania, 20 years after communism?
 

Out Of The Shadows: Georgia


 

Out Of The Shadows: Kosovo

Despite a turbulent past, Kosovo is experiencing inward investment and relative stability – but still faces uncertainties, writes Justin Keay
 

Out Of The Shadows: Moldova

Independent since 1991, Moldova has found life far from easy. But thanks to improved neighbourly relations and increased foreign investment things could finally be looking up
 

Out Of The Shadows: Mongolia

After centuries of domination first by China and then the Soviet Union, Mongolia is now beginning to stake its own place in the world
 

Russia: All The President's Men

PAVEL EROCHKINE charts the emergence of a new cadre of business leaders in the former Soviet Union
 

The New Behemoths In The Boardroom

China’s and India’s economies are expanding even faster than first supposed. David Smith says that this is part of an even bigger story
 

The Next China?

Booming and confident Vietnam has moved past its troubled colonial history and the brutal war with the US, says Justin Keay
 

Year Of The Rat Race

Introducing the world’s next superpower
 

 

Re-Visitng Startups: Rapha

The first of a series, we re-visit start-ups featured in earlier editions of CNBC European Business to see how they are tackling the downturn in 2008

In The Spirit

Celebrate summer with a fine blended Scottish whisky, an award-winning rum, and a budget-breaking single malt.

Worlds Apart

With development continuing apace, Qatar appears immune to the global credit crunch. Richard Lofthouse finds out why

Tapping A Market: The Rush To Invest In Water

The world is waking up to water shortages and private sector solutions, Richard Lofthouse and Barry Mansfield report. Additional research by Flemmich Webb and Robert Pomfret

The New Screen Test

Despite a bumper summer spearheaded by a record-breaking Batman installment, the film industry might not be as recession-proof as once thought. Colin Brown reports