As Switzerland opens up its insurance and reinsurance markets, more and more global players in the sector are locating in the country, causing murmurs of concern in traditional European hotspot London
Mipim interviews: European mayors
The mayors of six major European cities tell Spencer Anderson and Courtney Fingar about the signature development plans and projects they hoped to promote at the Mipim 2011 global real estate gathering
Wallonia's reinvention
The Wallonia region in Belgium has remarketed itself to attract new partners and investor companies, and is carving a niche as a hub for pharmaceuticals and life sciences investment
Mipim interview: Vladimir Lybanev, head of Tuapse district, Russia
The head of administration for Russia's Tuapse district tells Courtney Fingarabout how the Black Sea coastal region can draw in tourists to boost its economy, particularly during the 2014 Winter Olympics in nearby Sochi
Russia pushes tourism plan for northern Caucasus
Russia hopes to reinvent the troubled Caucasus region after 2014 Winter Olympics in nearby Sochi
Maltese prime minister plans for energy independence
Lawrence Gonzi, prime minister of Malta, says his country is too dependent on foreign energy, and hits out at the EU over its illegal immigration policy
European mayors tout their cities' real estate offerings
The mayors of six major European cities tell Spencer Andersonand Courtney Fingarabout the signature development plans and projects they hoped to promote at the Mipim 2011 global real estate gathering.
China steps up FDI into eastern Europe
Figures from fDiMarkets show a huge increase in projects and capital expenditure in 2010
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UK ends games sector tax breaks but figures hold up
Some companies in the gaming industry are considering closing their offices in the UK following the government’s decision last June to scrap tax relief for this sector
Roubini criticises Russian FDI policy
Renowned economist describes country's approach to foreign investment as "not friendly"
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