Central & eastern Europe
Latest articles from Central & eastern Europe
The new, fresh face of Russia
August 4, 2003Andrei Melnichenko, the precocious talent at the helm of MDM, talks to Karina Robinson about his business empire’s place in the new Russia.
No guarantees of an easy ride
July 2, 2003Economic recovery has strengthened Russia’s banks but while the old banking structure persists the sector is open to many risks.
Still on the journey of transition
May 2, 2000Post-communist European countries have made strides in moving to a market-based economy, despite setbacks, but the transition remains patchy across the region.