Service industries
Speed limits on highways increase on July 1
The increase of speed limits by 10 to 20 kilometers per hour on highways across the country will start as of July 1.
The speed limits on some highways will be increased from 120 to 130 kph and from 120 to 140 kph on other roads. The speed limit will be 140 kph for the highways whose construction works are ongoing and will open to service in the future.
- Read more about Speed limits on highways increase on July 1
- Log in to post comments
Air Albania connects Athens with Tirana with 4 flights a week
Albania's national air carrier, Air Albania, will connect Athens with Tirana with four flights a week. More specifically, Air Albania will operates flights to / from Tirana-Athens on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Investment round values Param at $200 mln
A Turkish fintech firm, Param has announced that its first ever investment round valued the company at over $200 million.
The round is subscribed to by institutional investors CEECAT Capital, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Alpha Associates and Revo Capital, the company said in a statement.
- Read more about Investment round values Param at $200 mln
- Log in to post comments
Investment in Central and Eastern Europe returns to Pre-Pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2022
Volumes in Central and Eastern Europe at the end of 2022 may exceed 12 billion euros, but the uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine and the oncoming economic winds may affect this forecast, reveals the latest report by Colliers.
Speed limits on highways increased starting July
Turkey has approved plans to increase speed limits by 10 to 20 kilometers per hour (kph) on the country's highways.
Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu disclosed the plans in early May. On June 2, the Interior Ministry issued a statement stating that speed limits will be increased from 120 to 130 kph on some roads and from 120 to 140 kph on other roads.
- Read more about Speed limits on highways increased starting July
- Log in to post comments
Greek tourism: High demand for reservations – increase over 2019 in sales at airports
High booking rates and increased sales at airports at levels better than 2019, according to the Ministry of Tourism, indicating a very good season for 2022. However, the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias is planning legislative initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting traditional elements of Greek tourism that are also a magnet for our foreign visitors.
NLB buying out small Komercijalna Banka shareholders
Ljubljana – The NLB bank has send a request to its Serbian subsidiary NLB Komercijalna Banka for a buy-out of the minority shareholders as Slovenia’s largest bank recently reached the relevant threshold after acquiring additional shares. NLB expects that the buy-out will have a neutral impact on the group’s bottom line.
Venice readies day-trip booking system to ease crowds
Venice plans to trial a reservation system for day-trippers, an official said Wednesday, in a bid to ease over-tourism as visitors flock back to the Italian city following the pandemic.
The pay-to-visit scheme will not cap tourist numbers but aims to entice some people to visit during the low season by charging them less.
Accidents involving electric scooters on the rise
Ljubljana – Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular as a mode of urban transportation, but accelerated uptake has resulted in a rise in accidents. Last year there were 109 accidents involving e-scooters, more than two-thirds caused by riders themselves, police data show.
- Read more about Accidents involving electric scooters on the rise
- Log in to post comments
DHL cargo plane splits in two after crash landing at Costa Rica airport (videos)
DHL said the crew was unharmed but one member was undergoing a medical review as a precaution