Croatia
CROATIA: IMF urges continuity in economic policy
The IMF said yesterday that the next government in Zagreb should continue the policy of...
CroatiaEASTERN EUROPE: Corruption culture impedes reform
As EU enlargement approaches, concerns are being raised about the high levels of corruption in...
Eastern EuropeCROATIA: HNB raises banks' reserve ratio
The central bank (HNB) yesterday moved to restrain credit from the commercial banks, raising...
CroatiaCROATIA/SLOVENIA/ITALY: Fishing friction
The Slovenian and Italian foreign ministers were due to meet in Rome today to discuss Croatia's...
CroatiaRUSSIA: Pipeline perplexities
Oil exports rose 13% year-on-year in the first seven months, it was reported yesterday.
RussiaCROATIA: Close-run elections likely in November
The Social Liberals and Democratic Centre agreed on September 20 to run together in the...
CroatiaEASTERN EUROPE: Social spending faces fiscal pressure
The legacy of universal health, education and social welfare allowed the countries in the region...
EASTERN EUROPE: Transition risks creating underclass
Many of the countries of the region are preparing to join the EU. Efforts to challenge poverty,...
