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China starts with huge investments in Serbia
Vedran ObućinaChina has intensified its presence in the Balkans, especially in Serbia, since the beginning of the year. Serbia is a strategic target as its position is very important in transport infrastructure in Southeast Europe.
Americans work longer hours than Poles do
Krzysztof Kutwa, Piotr ArakPoles work 24.4 per cent less hours than Americans. In the United States the employees not only work more, but are also more likely to work on weekends and in evenings.
Before small companies get big
Obserwator FinansowyNearly 100 per cent of companies in countries belonging to the OECD are small and medium enterprises. However, such companies usually operate in less favorable business conditions than the large ones.
Adriatic-Ionian pipeline back in game?
Vedran ObućinaThe summit of the Three Seas Initiative (TSI) in the Romanian capital Bucharest showed an important thing: the Initiative is not only economically interesting, it is turning into a serious project.
Ukrainian takeover of Slovenian Perutnina Ptuj
Vedran ObućinaFrench poultry group LDC and Ukrainian group MHP were in a battle to take over the Slovenian company Perutnina Ptuj, one of the leading Slovenian poultry producers. Finally, Ukrainians were the winners.
Railway development vital for the southern flank of Croatian Tsi
Vedran ObućinaOn the Croatian rail freight market six freight carriers were active in the Q2’18. The development of railway infrastructure and the increase of passenger and freight transport are key for Croatian economic development.
Higher prices of oil will stop the decline in global food prices
Jakub OlipraThe price of oil has been rising for the past several months. Historically, there has always been a strong positive correlation between the prices of crude oil and the prices of food.
Russian nuclear energy in Europe and beyond
Filip BrokešRussian state energy company, Rosatom, treats Hungary as a key market for further European investments through the expansion of the Hungarian Paks nuclear power plant.
How are Agrokor’s cooperatives doing?
Vedran ObućinaAfter crisis in Agrokor many were left with fears over the future of numerous cooperatives who worked with Agrokor.
Food waste in Poland high compared to other EU countries
Jo HarperThe most recent data on food waste is from 2006 and is covered in the 2010 BIOIS report. The report estimates that Europeans waste 89.3 million tons of food annually.