The Polish city of Olsztyn's large student population, combined with its natural beauty, give it a unique selling proposition to attract investors.
Puławy and Lublin carve investment niches
The cities of Puławy and Lublin have both carved out niches to attract investment, the former having established a reputation in the chemical sector but also in scientific research and the latter as a well-connected academic city. But, says Courtney Fingar, their respective specialties complement each other.
Białystok builds a new economy
The region of Podlaskie in eastern Poland might have built its economy on a thriving agribusiness industry, but now is diversifying into new, emerging fields, and harvesting the rewards.
Ibero-American FDI hubs: São Paulo tops Ibero-American hotspots
fDi’s inaugural ranking of Ibero-American FDI shows São Paulo and Bogotá are the lead cities for inward investment, while Madrid and Barcelona are the top source locations.
Ukraine aims for stabilised economy by 2016
Ukraine's finance minister, Natalie Jaresko, is confident that the country can turn its economic fortunes around by 2016.
Eurostar launches new route from London to Lyon
A new connection between the UK capital London and French city Lyon by high-speed railway operator Eurostar is expected to boost visitor numbers to the central-eastern French city.
Poland to stay on pro-FDI course, experts say
Andrzej Duda's surprise victory in May's Polish presidential elections is unlikely to impact the country's pro-FDI landscape, despite the new leader's anti-business stance in the presidential campaign.
French FDI into Romania in decline
Between 2011 and 2013, the number of FDI projects from France into Romania experienced year on year declines.
Mipim's smaller cities stake their claim
Annual real estate fair Mipim showcases hot investment cities from around the world. But it is also an opportunity for smaller cities and towns to make themselves known. Courtney Fingar and Michal Kaczmarski talk to representatives from locations in Serbia, Poland and Norway about their strategies to stand out from the crowd.
French connections: how Rouen and Calais are looking to attract FDI
The distinctly different cities of Rouen and Calais in northern France are working to improve their investment climates, with a focus on transport and logistics infrastructure.
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