Western Balkans 2030

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Rising Oil Prices May Affect Albanian Wages in 2026

An analysis by the Albanian think-tank ALTAX suggests that sectors sensitive to energy costs, like transport, services, and light...

Air Serbia Introduces Self-Service Check-In and Baggage Drop Machines

Аir Serbia announced that it will introduce self-service machines at airports, allowing travelers to check in for flights and drop off their luggage without waiting...

Jadrolinija Secures World Bank Loan For Fleet Modernisation

Jadrolinija has secured financing from the World Bank to modernise its fleet and improve maritime transport services in Croatia. The investment will support the acquisition of new vessels...

Three New Croatian Words Recognized At Dr. Šreter Awards

The winning words reflect contemporary social and technological developments, highlighting the language’s adaptability.The three new Croatian words awarded at the Dr. Ivan Šreter Awards...

Montenegro Sees Net FDI Inflow of €530 Million in 2025

This resulted in a net FDI inflow of €530.66 million, up 8.04% compared to 2024. Total FDI inflows grew 14.24% year-on-year. Outflows included €136.44...

Serbian Bottled Water Producers Complain About High Fees

Bottled water producers in Serbia are raising concerns about high fees imposed by local authorities, claiming they make production economically unviable. The fees, which vary by...

Doctors From Central And Eastern Europe Honoured For Medical Research

Nine doctors from across Central and Eastern Europe have been recognised for their research at the 12th annual International Medis Awards for Medical Research. The...

Cheapest Apartments In Belgrade – Outskirts Lead The List

Although real estate prices in Belgrade remain high, the cheapest apartments can still be found in several suburban municipalities and nearby settlements. According to recent market...

Croatia Recalls Imported Food Over Chemical Risks

Food safety authorities in Croatia have issued recalls for several imported food products after detecting chemical substances that could pose potential health risks to consumers. The...

Hilton Rijeka

Dario Matić Returns to Hilton to Lead Rijeka’s Costabella Resort

Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa has named hospitality professional Dario Matić as its new General Manager, bringing two decades of international hotel...

EU Carbon Tax Hits Serbian Exports

The introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has significantly affected exports from Serbia to the European Union. According to industry representatives, exports in certain sectors have...

Slovenia Opens New Divača–Koper Railway Line

Slovenia has symbolically inaugurated a new railway line connecting Divača and the port city of Koper, completing the country’s largest infrastructure project in recent years. The €1.1...

Arsenal Football Camp Coming To Croatia

Young footballers will have the chance to train at an official camp organised by Arsenal F.C. in Croatia. The event will take place at the Punta Skala...

KONTEH Marks 20 Years Connecting Students and Tech Industry 

One of Serbia’s most prominent student technology events returns this March, celebrating two decades of linking academia with the tech industry. The twentieth edition of KONTEH,...

EBRD Appoints Matteo Colangeli to Lead SME Finance and Development

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Matteo Colangeli as Managing Director for SME Finance and Development, effective 1 April 2026....