BELGRADE / SARAJEVO – On the last day of his visit to the Western Balkans, von der Leyen participated in a ceremony to rebuild a section of railway in the town of Niš, Serbia, before heading to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The President of the European Commission and President of Serbia, …
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Gallery: The best photos from around the world Gallery: The best photos from around the world We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. To reject Skip to section navigation Skip to content Skip to footer ten Pictures The best photos from international news agencies chosen by …
Read More »bne IntelliNews – The EBRD and IFC acquire a stake in the Uzbek digital bank of the TBC Bank group
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) each plan to acquire up to 20% of TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), a digital banking subsidiary of the Georgian group TBC Bank, listed on the LSE. . Investments by institutional investors are …
Read More »ASK TONY: The thwarted pilgrimages left me praying for £ 1,500!
I booked two pilgrimages with Joe Walsh Tours to Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Padua [Padua] in Italy. Both have been postponed from the original dates to 2021. I made payments of £ 574 and £ 50 by check in December 2019. I paid the balance of £ 900 …
Read More »Newmark Announces Sale of 200-Unit Multi-Family Property Adjacent to Austin, Texas “Second Downtown”
September 28, 2021 9:00 AM Newmark announces the sale of Northstar Apartments, a 200-unit value-added multi-family building located at 12001 Metric Boulevard in Austin, Texas. The property’s rare infill location is on the doorstep of The Domain, Austin’s âsecond downtownâ and minutes from Apple’s billion-dollar campus currently under construction. Newmark …
Read More »Newmark announces 17,239 square foot lease at 1430 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 29, 2021 10:00 a.m. Newmark announces lease for 17,239 square feet of office space to Compass, Inc. (âCompassâ), a leading real estate technology company, at 1430 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located on the corner of 15th and Walnut streets, this property gives the real estate company a notable …
Read More »Teleperformance wins Great Place to Work award in Colombia for fifth consecutive year
Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for Street Insider Premium here. Outstanding Employer Status is based on an independent audit of employee confidence Teleperformance in Colombia has been recognized as GPTW® for the fifth consecutive year Teleperformance achieves 91% credibility with its employees …
Read More »The Red Cross prepares for the flight of half a million Afghans
Red Cross workers in Europe are preparing for more than 500,000 refugees to flee Afghanistan, fearing that a harsh winter will exacerbate the country’s woes. The charity said Afghanistan faces an “alarming humanitarian emergency” as the Taliban rule and a dire economic scenario pushes people to leave. He said the …
Read More »Sattler commented on Dodik’s announcement of withdrawal of consent to the work of state institutions
The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Johann Sattler, spoke yesterday on the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he also referred to the latest announcements by Milorad Dodik on the withdrawal of consent to the operation of the Armed Forces of …
Read More »Bosnian industrial production growth slows in August
Regional today Wednesday 29 Sep 2021, 13:25 Manufacturing Industrial production in Bosnia and Herzegovina increased by 9.1 year-on-year in August, slowing from a 10.5% increase in the previous month, according to figures released by the Sarajevo-based Statistics Agency (BHAS) . Production slowed down for manufactured products (11.6% vs. 13.2%); and …
Read More »Commercial real estate brokerage and management market growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2021 to 2030
An increase in urbanization in developing countries such as India, Brazil and others and the increase in disposable income of the population is driving the growth of the market. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – The commercial real estate brokerage and management market has experienced significant growth …
Read More »EU provides 33 vehicles to strengthen phytosanitary inspections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
To build capacity in the food and phytosanitary safety sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina and help the country align with EU standards, the European Union is providing 33 new all-terrain vehicles worth 467 000 ⬠which will be used by the country’s authorities for phytosanitary inspections. and food controls and …
Read More »China, not Russia, is the biggest threat to Kosovo
China’s capacity is overestimated. Xi’s reputation has been tarnished by the lack of transparency on the COVID-19 pandemic. China’s economic miracle slows; its economy grew only 6.6% in 2018, the lowest rate in 28 years. Its population is aging, which further slows economic development. The Chinese Communist Party is made …
Read More »NextGenerationUE: European Commission approves Romania’s € 29.2 billion recovery and resilience plan
The European Commission has adopted a positive assessment of Romania’s recovery and resilience plan, a major step towards the EU disbursing ⬠14.2 billion in grants and ⬠14.9 billion in loans to Romania under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). This funding will support the implementation of crucial investment …
Read More »China Evergrande to sell $ 1.5 billion stake in Shengjing Bank to state-owned company
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Read More »ASK TONY: The thwarted pilgrimages left me praying that I could get £ 1,500 back!
I booked two pilgrimages with Joe Walsh Tours to Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Padua [Padua] in Italy. Both have been postponed from the original dates to 2021. I made payments of £ 574 and £ 50 by check in December 2019. I paid the balance of £ 900 …
Read More »Newmark announces the sale of a regional mall anchored in a grocery store in Folsom, California
September 28, 2021 8:00 a.m. Newmark Knight Frank (âNewmarkâ) announces that it has completed the sale of Folsom Gateway, a 242,582 square foot regional shopping center located at 2425-2445 Iron Point Road in Folsom, California. Located in the city’s main shopping center, the property is home to a diverse mix …
Read More »Zayed Sustainability Prize announces 30 finalists at jury meeting
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – The Zayed Prize for Sustainability, the UAE’s pioneering award for recognizing sustainable solutions and humanitarianism, held its jury meeting to elect the winners of its current 2022 cycle, which will be announced at the award ceremony at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week …
Read More »Former AFCON Super Eagles winner joins Rangers
Former Super Eagles winger Ejike Uzoenyi is set for a sensational return to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) seven years after leaving the domestic scene. According to an official statement released on Monday by Rangers International FC, a deal has been successfully negotiated with the small left winger, who …
Read More »The neoliberal project strikes back: Coming regime change in post-pandemic Bulgaria?
In recent years, Eastern European politics have quite often made headlines around the world. However, comments on the subject have been anything but flattering – and not without reason. Usually, journalists and politicians bemoan the “democratic retreat” affecting the region and the lack of Western-minded leadership. But the unstable political …
Read More »Hungary signs 15-year gas contract with Gazprom
Hungary has signed a 15-year gas purchase agreement with Gazprom that will ensure the country’s long-term energy security, Foreign and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Monday. The agreement led to diplomatic tensions between Ukraine and Hungary. Under the deal, Hungary has pledged to buy 4.5 billion cubic meters of …
Read More »The promotion of the “Serbian world” further destabilizes the delicate relations
In its report for 2020-2021, the Croatian Security and Intelligence Agency (SOA) says Croatia is a secure and stable democracy, but warns of rising extremism and radicalism due to the pandemic COVID-19, Croatian media reported on Monday. We are witnessing the largest pandemic in modern history, which has caused unprecedented …
Read More »The pandemic has spurred the rise of extremism and radicalism
ZAGREB, September 27, 2021 – In its report for 2020-2021, the Security and Intelligence Agency (SOA) declares Croatia to be a secure and stable democracy, but warns of rising extremism and radicalism due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are witnessing the largest pandemic in modern history that has caused unprecedented …
Read More »Responsible gaming in the Czech Republic – News from the European gaming industry
Reading time: 3 minutes The virtual CEEGC takes place on September 22 in a virtual device. The team of Hipther Agency is pleased to announce the final agenda of one of the most important conferences in the Central and Eastern European region, the CEEGC. The annual Central and Eastern European …
Read More »Carbon border adjustment mechanism could hit some trading partners hard – Eurasia Review
The EU plans to use a carbon adjustment mechanism as a means of creating a level playing field and providing economic incentives that will promote decarbonization in particularly emitting sectors. The mechanism will initially target energy-intensive and energy-consuming products such as cement, steel and aluminum. According to the plans of …
Read More »Tušnica wind farm and Zvizdan solar power plant online in Bosnia and Herzegovina by end of 2023
Work is underway on two more renewable energy power plants in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and both are expected to be online by the end of 2023. The projects in question are the TuÅ¡nica Wind Farm of 72.6 MW and the 23 MW Zvizdan solar power plant. So …
Read More »Employers: wage increases in Bosnia and Herzegovina are only possible with reduced taxes and contributions
Federal Prime Minister Fadil Novalic, thanks to economic growth, announced an increase in the minimum wage from 406 to 700 BAM. Before that, the urgent adoption of the proposal amending the law on contributions and the law on income tax is needed so that employers can guarantee wage growth. If …
Read More »Preserving Camp Hale and other public lands for future generations
During a recent visit to the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, I learned that at the end of World War II in 1945, the United States had 89 divisions of the army deployed in addition -sea, of which 68 in Europe: 47 infantry, 16 …
Read More »bne IntelliNews – bneGreen: Western Balkan power plants in doubt after China abandons its overseas coal projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged at the United Nations General Assembly on September 21 not to build new coal-fired power plants abroad. The announcement is important for the Western Balkans region, as China has supported several projects to build new coal-fired power plants, concentrated in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. …
Read More »Prime Minister Janša at the Budapest Population Summit: We need a courageous family policy
As statistics show birth rates in the Western world are declining and Western societies age, it is our common duty and responsibility to make modern demographic challenges a priority. Effective and long-term solutions for each country and region must be found. To this end, the summit opened a broad discussion …
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The EU plans to use a carbon adjustment mechanism as a means of creating a level playing field and providing economic incentives that will promote decarbonization in particularly emitting sectors. The mechanism will initially target energy-intensive and energy-consuming products such as cement, steel and aluminum. According to the plans of …
Read More »First week of May 2022 Trading of options for Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. (ARI)
IInvestors in Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. (ticker: ARI) saw new options start trading this week, for the May 2022 expiration. One of the main data entering the price that a buyer has of options is willing to pay is the time value. So, with 239 days left to …
Read More »Review: Sava – Cineuropa
23/09/2021 – The first feature-length documentary by young British director Matthew Somerville tells the story of the river that runs from Slovenia to Croatia and from Bosnia to Serbia The young British filmmaker’s first feature-length documentary Matthieu somerville, Sava, deals with the titular river, 990 km long, which goes from …
Read More »Economic crisis in Lebanon: Currency Board would stabilize the economy
(johan10 / Getty Images) A currency board would stabilize the Lebanese economy. Aclose Thirteen months in limbo, Lebanon finally formed a government on September 10. It is headed by Najib Mikati, billionaire and seasoned politician. As prime minister, Mikati faces the daunting task of bringing the Lebanese economy back from …
Read More »Parliamentary group for the protection of heritage: Herzegovina must better exploit its potential
A delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Protection of Cultural, Historical and Natural Heritage of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) visited Capljina and Mostar. The group of MPs Amer Obradovic, Nasiha Pozder and Lana Prlic, which is supported by the International Republican Institute …
Read More »Real estate stocks lead Hong Kong stocks higher on Evergrande insurance
September 23 (Reuters) – Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Thursday, with assurances from debt-laden developer China Evergrande Group to lift real estate stocks as markets resumed after a holiday. The Hang Seng Index .HSI rose 1.2% to 24,510.98, while the index of Chinese enterprises .HSCE gained 1.1%, to 8,733.73. …
Read More »Nepal’s transition to green, resilient and inclusive development (GRID) for sustainable recovery, growth and jobs
In 2021, Nepal adopted the Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development (GRID) approach to systematically address the impacts of COVID-19 and Nepal’s structural challenges, including slow national job creation, strong vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation, low inclusion rates, and significant infrastructure gaps. The GRID approach involves a fundamental change …
Read More »Newmark: Secured Assignment of Lease for Historic Office Tower – One Sansome – in San Francisco, California
September 22, 2021 12:00 Newmark Knight Frank (“Newmark”) announces that it has secured the lease of One Sansome Street, a 42-story office tower and LEED Platinum-certified building in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district. Newmark Vice Presidents Mike Brown and Elizabeth Hart, Executive Managing Director Roman Adler and Managing …
Read More »Kenyan president sets out his priorities at the UN
The latest news on the United Nations General Assembly: ___ UNITED NATIONS – As Kenya prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council next month, the country’s president has outlined his priorities. Uhuru Kenyatta said in a pre-recorded speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday …
Read More »Kenyan President outlines priorities at UN – 104.5 WOKV
Latest news on the United Nations General Assembly: ___ UNITED NATIONS – As Kenya prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council next month, the country’s president has laid out his priorities. Uhuru Kenyatta said in a pre-recorded speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday …
Read More »Newmark: Sells Fully Leased Surprise, Ariz. Retail Center For $ 5 Million
September 21, 2021 11:00 AM Newmark’s senior managing directors, Steve Julius and Jesse Goldsmith, and managing partner Chase Dorsett represented the seller, Boros Investments. The buyer, LJ Mainstreet Holdings, has always been an investor in multi-family properties. This purchase represents the company’s first foray into shopping centers. Rising prices and …
Read More »Ethnic tensions threaten the integrity of Bosnia
The latest news on the United Nations General Assembly: The president of the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina called on the United Nations to respect its commitment to human rights, citing ethnic inequality within his own country. Željko KomÅ¡iÄ is the Croatian member of the presidency of the Western Balkan …
Read More »More dead on Polish-Belarusian border – EURACTIV.com
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. Before you start reading today‘s edition of The Capitals, be sure to take a look at EURACTIV’s German election poll, in cooperation with Europe Elects. You …
Read More »Bosnia’s Average Monthly Net Wage in July
Regional today Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021, 4:00 PM The figures The average monthly net salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina rose 3.8% year on year in nominal terms in July, reaching BAM 1,002 (EUR 512.3), the country’s Statistics Agency (BHAS) said on Friday. On a monthly comparison basis, the average monthly …
Read More »The Balkans becomes fertile ground for crypto scams
The Balkans are emerging as a hotbed of crypto scams, due to the region’s rambling financial regulations. Cryptocurrency trading on the peninsula has grown significantly, but the varying degrees of legal implementation in the Balkan countries is attracting a criminal element. In Croatia, for example, cryptocurrencies are not considered as …
Read More »Belarus Attends 2021 Novi Sad Agricultural Fair in Serbia
Photo courtesy of belinterexpo.by MINSK, September 20 (BelTA) – Belarus presented its national pavilion at the International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad in Serbia, BelTA learned from the Belinterexpo exhibition company of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Belarus became the biggest foreign participant of the exhibition, with products …
Read More »The unemployment rate in the Federation of Bosnia increases slightly
Image by Victoria Labadie / Shutterstock.com The registered unemployment rate in the Bosnian Federation edged up to 37.4% in July, from 37.1% in June, the Entity Statistics Agency (BHAS) said on Thursday. Among women, unemployment rose to 45.4% in July, from 45.0% in June. The number of unemployed people in …
Read More »Bosnian Federation banks increase their net profit in the first half of the year
SARAJEVO (Bosnia and Herzegovina), September 20 (SeeNews) – Combined net profit of the Bosnian Federation banking sector reached 150.7 million mark ($ 90.2 million / ⬠77 million) in the first half 2021, up from 105.5 million mark in the same period a year earlier, the entity’s bank agency said. …
Read More »2 types of real estate actions that could win big on reopening
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, few types of inventory have been hit as badly as commercial and hotel real estate. However, these two sub-sectors of REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust) could end up being among the biggest winners as life in the United States slowly, but surely …
Read More »Agreement on migration pact expected after French elections – EURACTIV.com
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The EURACTIV media network is pleased to announce that a new team has resumed its Greek language edition. After a fruitful collaboration with our former partners …
Read More »CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: October 15 is the deadline for the Stop Motion Forum ANIMARKT 2021 pitch
⬠2,000 in cash to spend on your production in one of the countries of the Visegrád group An in-kind contribution of PLN 60,000 for your production or professional software. These are some of the prizes for the 15 ANIMARKT Pitching 2021 finalists, who will have the opportunity to present …
Read More »Sarajevo Canton government decides to increase electricity prices for businessmen
At its last extraordinary session, the government of the canton of Sarajevo accepted the initiative of the Ministry of Economy of the canton of Sarajevo to withdraw the decision to increase the prices of electricity to businessmen in the region of the Sarajevo Canton. The government instructed the Ministry of …
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THEIfe science facilities are perhaps the hottest real estate sub-sector right now, and there are some great ways for investors to get in on the action. In this fool live Video clip, recorded on September 3, Matt Frankel, CFP, Senior Real Estate Analyst at Millionacres, discusses two excellent stocks with …
Read More »Nine stories you must read (or watch)
Photo: Ladislav Krivan / iDNES.cz / Profimedia (©) To share Best of the week: nine stories you must read (or watch) Hey, you’re busy! We know rferl.org is not the only website you read. And that it’s just possible that you missed some of our most compelling journals this week. …
Read More »The challenge of German state building in Bosnia and Herzegovina – European Council on Foreign Relations
While the Berlin foreign policy bubble laments the state-building project fiasco in Afghanistan, Germany has effectively taken responsibility for a state-building task closer to home. Berlin recently won its bid to appoint former German government minister Christian Schmidt as the new high representative responsible for the civilian implementation of the …
Read More »Mysterious Balkan firm sues mysterious New Rochelle consultant over mysterious $ 118 million deal
A company based in Bosnia and Herzegovina claims that a consultant in New Rochelle defrauded it of nearly $ 150,000 as part of a deal to obtain a line of credit of $ 118 million. Nina DOO accused Andrew Barrett Consultant LLC and Jeffrey Andrew Barrett of unjust enrichment in …
Read More »Why the former Yugoslavia lags behind the CEECs in entrepreneurship – An expert steps in
Armin Konjalic (Image source: LinkedIn) Highlighted While entrepreneurship has taken a giant leap forward in most Central and Eastern European countries in recent years, the region of the former Yugoslavia continues to take small steps towards developing a vibrant startup ecosystem. . Yugoslavia was one of the most connected countries …
Read More »Kat Jokic “serves” as new spokesperson for Barberitos lifestyle menu
Barberitos, a fast-paced, casual burrito restaurant with over 50 locations in the Southeast, is pleased to announce professional tennis player Kat Jokic as the chain’s new brand ambassador. The restaurant will use Jokic to âserveâ as the brand’s spokesperson for healthy, lifestyle-focused menus on social media and participate in promotions. …
Read More »Turkey’s game: the U-turn of the S400 – World – Al-Ahram Weekly
The day before the official recognition of the Armenian genocide, commemorated on April 24, US President Joe Biden called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to inform him. It was the first official phone call he made to his Turkish counterpart after taking office. He then personally met Erdogan on the …
Read More »Interview with BR | Petr Hermann (Schneider Electric): Looking at the future of electricity
Electricity 4.0, a convergence of digital and electricity, leading to a more efficient, sustainable and resilient electric New World, will change the future of electricity and at the forefront of this revolution is Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. To learn more about …
Read More »Why is China’s development a problem?
Houhai area in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, September 17, 2020. / Xinhua Houhai area in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, September 17, 2020. / Xinhua Editor’s Note: Ismail Bashmori is an Egyptian observer who lives in Toronto, Canada. This is an …
Read More »Professional Tennis Player Kat Jokic ‘Serves’ As New Spokesperson for Barberitos Healthy Lifestyle Menu
Kat Jokic refueled with healthy, hearty meals, and Barberitos ‘as’ every time. Barberitos is proud to name professional tennis player Kat Jokic as their spokesperson. Rising star will feature prominently in social media posts and promotions Kat has always been a smash hit on the tennis court, and we are …
Read More »Why PreVeteran wants the military to be ready for civilian life 2 years before they go their separate ways
When should active duty members start planning their transition out of the military? If you ask Jason Anderson, founder of PreVeteran, the ideal time frame is at least two years before parting ways. âThere’s a 100% chance you’ll come out of the military,â Anderson says. âAnd there is a two-year …
Read More »Press release on the AQR carried out in Montenegro
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Read More »Wazdan makes Balkan debut with MeridianBet – European Gaming Industry News
Reading time: 2 minutes Agreement allows Wazdan to enter region in three countries Wazdan, the global supplier of igaming products, first gained a foothold in the Balkans after partnering with MeridianBet. Operator, licensed by MGA, focuses on Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia, with customers expected to have access to Wazdan‘s lineup …
Read More »Bosnia to build Serbia-funded Trebinje airport by 2023
SARAJEVO (Bosnia and Herzegovina), September 15 (SeeNews) – Bosnia’s new Trebinje airport, which will be built with financial support from the Serbian government, is expected to be completed in 2023, said Milorad Dodik, Serbian member of the Bosnian collective presidency . . The responsibilities of the parties involved and the …
Read More »Glovo acquires Spanish and Portuguese companies
The Spanish courier / delivery service Glovo purchases two delivery companies: one in its home country, the other in Portugal. As Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, September 14, the company has reached a deal to buy Lola Market in Spain and Portuguese company Mercadao for undisclosed amounts. The two companies …
Read More »11th Global Islamic Finance Awards Celebrate Outstanding Leaders in Islamic Finance Market
The global Islamic financial services industry had assets under management worth approximately US $ 2,941 billion at the end of 2020 (Global Islamic Finance Report 2021). An industry experiencing strong performance in 2019 is expected to grow even more, however, many expected developments in the Islamic finance industry have slowed …
Read More »Merkel urges Western Balkans to focus on EU membership
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Read More »Bosnia’s GDP grows 14.7% year-on-year in second quarter
SARAJEVO (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Sept. 14 (SeeNews) – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy grew by around 14.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2021, the country’s central bank said. The growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2021 is estimated at 8%, the central bank …
Read More »Serbs celebrate national “Unity Day” and fly flags across region
Serbian Defense Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic (left), President Aleksandar Vucic and Army Chief Milan Mojsilovic observe a weapons and equipment display in Belgrade, September 15, 2020. Photo: mod.gov. rs The Serbian-Bosnian-dominated entity, the Republika Srpska, on Wednesday celebrated a newly adopted public holiday, Serbian Unity, Freedom and National Flag Day, displaying …
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When it comes to opening a check or savings account, you have the choice. You can use a brick and mortar bank, or you can use a online bank. Online banking certainly has their advantages. On the one hand, they don’t have the same amount of overheads as physical banks, …
Read More »New impetus is needed to put an end to the stalled European banking union – Villeroy
PARIS, September 10 (Reuters) – European efforts to build a more unified cross-border banking system have come to a standstill amid opposition to deposit guarantee schemes, the head of France’s central bank said on Friday, urging new impetus to complete the project. In a speech at a conference in Slovenia, …
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Foreign policy buffs have already become accustomed to the term vaccine diplomacy. The term refers to governments trying to increase their prestige and influence by donating vaccines to foreign countries in the age of Covid-19. This policy has been associated with great powers like China, Russia and India. However, smaller …
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A virus that may have been spawned in a Chinese lab has wreaked havoc around the world over the past two years. As of this writing, there have been 209 million confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 4.4 million deaths worldwide. The good news is that around 4.5 billion doses of …
Read More »Nigerian Access Bank to issue Eurobonds next week
By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA, September 9 (Reuters) – Access bank ACCESS.LG, Nigeria’s largest lender, expects to problema dollar-denominated bond next week after a series of investor meetings this week, subject to market conditions, the bank said Thursday. Access Bank seeks to issue senior five-year unsecured bond and asked Absa, Barclays, …
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The South African economy grew 1.2% better than expected in the second quarter, growing for four consecutive quarters. The growth rate accelerated by 1.0% in the first quarter, which was revised downwards by 1.1%. Although the economy is 19.3% larger than a year ago – after rebounding from a depressed …
Read More »Save money, transact faster: Stablecoins as an alternative to traditional banking services
By Slobodan Sudaric, partner of the Protocol Economics team at cLabs, working on Celo Around the world, inflation and slow, expensive transactions have been the norm in traditional financial systems for decades. That is to say until the emergence of crypto-currencies. When Bitcoin and its successors entered the scene, they …
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RPrices are rising as potential home buyers are excluded from the housing market and forced to return to rent, thus bolstering exchange traded funds for residential real estate. Asking rents for homes have risen nearly 13% since the start of the year that ended in July, the biggest annual gain …
Read More »Minister Dzindic: By the end of the year there will be no increase in the price of gas in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) Government Minister of Energy, Mines and Industry Nermin Dzindic said there would be no increase in gas prices from here the end of this year, regardless of the fact that its price on the world stock market has risen by more than 44%, as …
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The SPAC boom we saw in late 2020 and early 2021 may have calmed down a bit, but some high-potential companies are still taking the SPAC route to go public. A particularly interesting example is the real estate offer “iBuyer”, which is about to merge with the blank check company. …
Read More »Is Moscow using the S-400 against Turkey?
The military logic of Turkey’s highly controversial purchase of S-400 ballistic missile defense systems from Russia in 2017 continues to challenge many analysts. The subject remains a major sticking point in Turkey’s strained relations with the United States and its European allies. He also deprived Ankara of a strategic asset, …
Read More »Autumn 2021: Political forecasts and panorama
Anton Rovenskyy, Master in international relations, international political scientist The season of low political activity, which traditionally falls in August, is over. September is widely regarded as the first month of a new political season, so let’s take a look at its main storylines in a document below. Federal elections …
Read More »Real estate ETFs at historic highs: here’s why
The US real estate industry is in the pink this year. Nuveen Short Term ETF (NURE) was the best performer with gains of 40.2% since the start of the year. Several real estate ETFs have hovered around historic highs. Below we highlight the reasons that spurred real estate ETFs. Rising …
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Offerpad isn’t exactly a household name, despite being one of the biggest players in the rapidly growing iBuying industry. And with the company’s IPO via a SPAC merger with Acquisition of Supernova partners (NYSE: SPNV), it’s a name growth investors might want to put on their radar. In this fool …
Read More »Moody’s and S&P confirm credit ratings for Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO (Bosnia and Herzegovina), September 3 (SeeNews) – Global rating agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s have confirmed their respective credit ratings for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country’s central bank said. Moody’s has confirmed its B3 credit rating, while Standard & Poor’s has confirmed its B credit rating for Bosnia …
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For in recent weeks, Lt. Col. Jonathon Myers, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer, has led an insomniac and exhaustive effort to bring U.S. citizens and green card holders in contact with Marines in Afghanistan out of the countries before the August 31 withdrawal deadline. On Monday afternoon, that mission went …
Read More »VAT refund to foreign legal entities – Tax
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Refund of VAT to foreign legal persons September 02, 2021 Eurofast To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Foreign citizens or legal persons who have purchased certain goods or services in Bosnia and Herzegovina are legally entitled to a VAT refund for such goods …
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