The executive director of the Development Foundation of Armenia, Armen Avakian, explains to Courtney Fingar how the country’s global diaspora could be the key to the next level of investment growth.

Ximo Puig, president of the Spanish region of Valencia, tells Courtney Fingar why the independence campaign in neighbouring Catalonia is working in his province's favour, and how its increased focus on tourism is already paying off.

Lviv mayor Andriy Sadovyi talks to Courtney Fingar about the city’s collaborative attitude towards governance, its influence on the rest of Ukraine and how the country's political model is potentially changing for the better.

Gari Cappelli, Croatia’s minister of tourism, tells Courtney Fingar how the sector contributes to the country’s economy and how Croatia plans to become an all-seasons destination for foreign visitors.

Recent events in Europe have hobbled European Commission efforts to include foreign investment protections and benefits in EU free-trade agreements. Luke Peterson reports.

Spanish demonstrations against tourism are a cause for concern as the sector is one of the fastest growing in the world, and a major job creator, writes Martin Kaspar.

In the run up to the UK leaving the EU in 2019, the French region of Hauts-de-France is positioning itself as a top destination for UK companies. But unlike others in Europe, it favours fostering two-way arrangements, as Cécile Sourbes reports.

Belarus is forging relations with China to reduce its reliance on Russia, and a key project under construction is an industrial park near Minsk that has the approval of both heads of state. Courtney Fingar reports.

Everyone wants to be a blockchain leader – but what does it take and which cities can make good on it? Erika Morphy reports.

Castile and León in Spain is banking on its low-cost land and political stability to attract investors. Its established sectors of carmaking, agriculture and pharma are enjoying growth, along with tourism, which is on the rise. Jason Mitchell reports.