World economy

They discussed "cooperation to date and plans for the future projects of the EBRD in the Republic of Serbia," the government has announced.

"The world economy today is $ 160 trillion poorer, because women in the world are still not completely equal with men, which I call one of the most expensive problems mankind faces." With these words, World Bank Chief Executive and World Bank President Kristalina Georgieva launched the forum, where the report "Women, Business and Legislation 2019: A Decade of Reforms" was presented, reports Cap

The European Union should set up a police force to investigate tax evasion and financial crime and create a watchdog to counter money-laundering, EU lawmakers said in a report on Wednesday, which accuses seven member states of acting as tax havens.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday thanked the Greek shipping community for agreeing to set a permanent deal for their voluntary economic contribution to the state.

In our age of globalization and economic interdependence, attracting foreign direct investment is vital for a country's economy. FDI helps create jobs, stimulate growth, boost competitiveness and revenues, facilitate the transfer of technology and know-how, and enhance innovation.
As Greece strengthens its external business links FDI becomes ever more important for the country.

Trilateral meeting between the Executive Director of BSMEPA Dr. Boyko Takov, Director of Economic Policy Directorate Mr. Jeliaz Enev and Head of SME Policy Ms. Irena Nikolova at the Ministry of Economy and the Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction Larisa Manasteri, and Mr. Miroslav Stoyanov, manager of the EBRD Small Business Support Program, was held at the Ministry building.

British ferry and shipping freight operator P&O is reviewing its UK-registered fleet and is already reflagging two vessels to keep European Union tax arrangements ahead of Britain's departure from the bloc, the company said.

A P&O spokesman said two of its UK ships operating on the English Channel route to France would be reflagged to Cyprus.

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France has said it will impose its own tax on large internet and technology companies from January 1.

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said at a news conference in Paris on Monday that the measure would be introduced "whatever happens", reported Aljazeera. 

The talk about some "catastrophic collapse of investments" is rather ignorance of data, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov wrote on Facebook, citing revised data on foreign direct investment, released by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), reports Focus News Agency. 

The International Monetary Fund on Oct. 9 cut its global economic growth forecasts for 2018 and 2019, saying that trade policy tensions and the imposition of import tariffs were taking a toll on commerce while emerging markets struggle with tighter financial conditions and capital outflows.