International business

Both portfolio inflows and foreign direct investments (FDI) into Türkiye are expected to increase this year, says Nail Olpak, the president of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK).

Confidence in the economy is increasing due to the decline in the country's credit debt swaps (CDS) and rating upgrades, he said.

The upward trend in capital inflows from abroad for the acquisition of real estate continues this year, as, according to Bank of Greece data, a total of 1.9 billion euros has been invested in the first nine months of this year, an amount that is 17% higher than the same period in 2023.

Foreign investment in Bulgaria has drastically fallen by 65% in 2024, according to the latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank, which was reported at the end of October. This decline is attributed to several factors, including weakening demand from traditional markets in Europe and around the world, as well as ongoing political uncertainty within the country.

Bulgaria's 17-year membership in the European Union has not lived up to the expectations of many Bulgarians, according to Senior Assistant Professor Dr. Tsvetomir Tsvetkov from Sofia University.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bulgaria recorded a net positive flow of 1.24 billion euros for the first nine months of 2024, equating to 1.2% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). Despite the positive figure, this represents a significant decline of 63.3% compared to the same period in 2023.

The 8th InvestGR Forum 2025: "Greece, Regional Leader" will take place on July 15, 2025, at the Athens Conservatoire, its organizers announced on Wednesday.

Türkiye's wholesale and retail trade claimed 16 percent of equity capital inflows or $46 million in August, according to data released by the Turkish International Investors Association (YASED).

The share of food, beverages, and tobacco manufacturing accounted for another 16 percent, performing above its past cumulative performance.

More than half of foreign direct investment in Greece was channeled into real estate in the first half of the current year, according to data from the country's central bank. 

The real estate market and capital inflows from abroad for the acquisition of mainly houses have this year provided a lifeline to the foreign direct investments made in Greece.

Interest in Türkiye is growing, Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said on social media platform X, after holding talks in Germany during a one-day visit.

He had productive meetings with executives of large companies and investors in Germany, the minister said.

"We are intensifying our efforts to increase international direct investments, which is our main goal," Şimşek added.