Belarus may be unfamiliar to many Westerners but the eastern European country plans to boost its profile by leveraging its location and ease of doing business credentials. 

Belarus is climbing up the innovation league table thanks to an official decree to establish a favourable environment for start-ups. 

Mannheim's mayor is committed to diversifying away from the city's industrial strengths. 

Italian companies are modernising their family-owned models, while foreign firms are moving into Italy. Will it work out for the stagnating domestic economy? 

The German state of Baden-Württemberg has emerged as an innovation hub, as well as a popular location for both the development of AI and R&D operations. 

The mayor of Poznań is keen to attract young people to the city. 

fDi Intelligence research reveals which countries receive more than their ‘expected share’ of FDI. 

Countries that can display positive 'soft factors' – such as social peace and tolerance – will stand out to foreign investors. 

Hungary’s rapid economic expansion is leading to record low vacancy rates in the office market in Budapest, the country’s capital.