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Five bumper years of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Central and Eastern Europe took a hammering last year as the effects of the credit crunch and recession bit, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers economists.
The evidence suggests that FDI in the region is likely to recover only modestly from 2010 onwards, says the report 

The latest economic analysis from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) predicts a modest expansion in economic output in Euroland of 1% in 2010, with stronger growth likely in 2011.
The impact of the economic downturn on the individual Euroland economies has not been uniform. Germany, which is particularly trade sensitive, recorded a peak to trough 

One of the biggest and best business opportunities of the year takes place with the launch of the Scottish Franchise Week (10-14 May).
Franchising contributes more than £800 million a year to the Scottish economy and is responsible for creating more than 30,000 jobs.
While many industry sectors suffered during the recession around 90 per cent of 

Promising new companies can compete for the chance to take part in a boot camp and win a €25,000 prize. Organisers, f3fundit, are calling for start-ups from across the world to apply via www.f3fundit.com by May 21st and are looking for just €120 from each entrant.  Following a selection process, the top 

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