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Anti-immigration party wins the elections in Slovenia, Greece to delay planned bond issue, while UniCredit and SocGen eye a merger.

Populists form government in Italy, Algerians call on their President not to seek a fifth term, while police clears refugee camp in Paris.

Egypt to announce the winning bidder of Hamrawein coal plant, Turkish currency tumbles and France strikes against labour reforms.

Italy's populist parties form a government, Greece to remain under supervision post-bailout, while Bosnia-Herzegovina struggles with migrant arrivals.

Air France hit by new strike, quitting CEO and government warning, Egypt regulates ride-sharing services,while Lebanon eyes $2 billion Eurobond sale.

Talk of early elections hurts Italian bonds, Greeks see Turkey as their main external threat, while Algeria may replace import ban with customs taxes.

Malta becomes a “Cryptopia”, Libya pipeline fire decreasesoil output, while Bosnia's BH Telecom profits drop by 32% in 2017.

Djukanovic wins Montenegro’s presidential election, Egypt to auction more oil and gas blocks, while Turkey's President announces early elections.

Greek labour costs increase by 2.2% in 2017, Croatia’s trade balance deficit widens,whileMorocco’s shadow economy is estimated at one-fifth of GDP.

Albanian protesters clash with police over tolls, Turkey starts building its first nuclear plant, while Sisi wins Egyptian elections with 97% of vote.

France’s Maastricht debt declines, Morocco tops list of investment destinations in Africa, while ESM approves €6.7 billion for Greece.

Italy’s trade deficit drops in January, consumers’ confidence in Turkey drops in March, while cruise passenger arrivals in Montenegro increase in 2017.

Construction activity in Greece improves in 2017, Egyptian exports to Turkey increase, while the Lebanese cabinet agrees 2018 budget.

Tunisia’s public debt increases, Spanish services sector records the strongest growth in 7 months, and New Egyptian refinery to begin test run in 2018.

Croatian-Maltese business forum held in Zagreb, French consumer confidence weakens, while EBRD signs MoU on road investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Israel strikes major gas deal with Egypt, Greece’s C/A deficit widens in December, EU to recommend starting accession talks with Albania.

Greek bonds are under pressure, British tourists flock back to Tunisia, while Morocco hits record tourism numbers.

Croatia was Bosnia and Herzegovina’s top trade partner in 2017, Algeria scores low on economic freedom, while survey shows Greek firms hit by taxation.

France grows at fastest rate in 6 years in 2017, Turkey’s ECI rises in January, while a new cement plant is set to begin operations in Egypt.

EU funds France-Spain power link, UAE Group to invest in Egypt sugar factory, while Italian econ minister says debt reduction must be a priority.

Greece approves more bailout reforms, Egyptian exports rise in the first 10 months of 2017, while Slovenia’s budget deficit narrows in 2017.

Shell starts drilling another oil well in Albania, Croatia’s budget surplus increases, while Turkish automotive exports rise in 2017.

Spain & France were Morocco’s top trading partners in 2016, Greek manufacturing continues to expand, while Croatia expects record tourist arrivals.

Libya’s oil production falls due to pipeline explosion, Morocco receives a loan from France to buy locomotives, while Montenegro passes 2018 budget.

IMF visits B&H to unlock loan payments, Egypt-Saudi Arabia to connect their power grids, while BOI says banking crisis due to recession & EU rules.

Energy companies in search for oil in Eastern Med, current account balance & inflation drop in Egypt, while Italian bonds & stocks are under pressure.

Major logistics firm opens branch in Morocco, Croatia considers raising the minimum wage, while the EC voices concerns on Bosnia’s reform progress.

Egypt still interested in Israeli gas, EU Commission to investigate Spanish aid to coal plants, while Malta tops the list of cash-dependent economies.

Morocco and Mercosur start talks on a free trade agreement, Paris wins battle to host EBA, while Algerian FX reserves are expected to shrink further.