Friday, 14th November 2025

Finance

Slovenian Parliament Approves Winter Bonus Bill

While the measure is being promoted as a way to ease the cost of living, employers warn...

Having One Job is Not Enough To Live Comfortabily in Croatia 

Common second jobs include service sector roles such as waiting tables, cleaning, passenger transport, and occasional manual work. Many feel that a single salary is...

Albania’s PM Promises €700 Minimum Wage by 2029

Starting January 2026, the minimum wage will increase to €500, directly benefiting more than 307,000 workers. Edi Rama framed the plan as part of...

EU Turns a Blind Eye to Montenegro’s Fiscal Troubles

According to Dokić, the European Commission “looked the other way” in its Montenegro progress report, showing a softer tone as the country is seen...

Breaking the Myths: Saving is Not Just for the Wealthy

In Serbia, savings have reached record levels in 2025, with citizens increasingly opting for shorter deposit terms between three and six months, a sign...

EIB Opens Office in Podgorica

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has officially opened its new representation office in Podgorica, marking a major milestone in Montenegro’s partnership with European institutions....

Albania Updates Criminal Code to Boost Business Transparency and Justice

Justice Minister Besfort Lamallari emphasized that the Code is intended to be long-lasting, addressing economic crime, tax evasion, financial market abuses, cryptocurrencies, and money...

NBS: Dinar Savings on the Rise, Foreign Currency Deposits Reach €15.9 Billion

Marking World Savings Day, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced that both dinar and foreign currency savings are growing, with a particularly strong...

Novica Vuković, Ministry of Finance of Montenegro

The Price of Stability

Montenegro’s Finance Minister on Foresight, Reform, and the Future of Trust At dawn in Podgorica’s Ministry of Finance, Novica Vuković’s team is already poring over...

DRI Issues Positive Opinion on ANB Financial Report

Montenegro’s State Audit Institution (DRI) has given a positive opinion on the financial report of the National Security Agency (ANB) for the previous year....

Average Salaries in the Region: Lowest in Macedonia, Highest in Croatia

Recent data shows that average net salaries in the region range from €740 to €1,444, with Croatia leading by a wide margin. As of...

Raiffeisen Introduces Safer and Smarter Visa Cards in Serbia

Key information such as card number, CVV, and expiry date are now accessible only through the Raiffeisen Moja mBanka mobile app, enhancing security and...

Montenegro Launches First SEPA Transactions

Montenegro has officially become an operational member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), enabling citizens and businesses to send and receive euros across...

Rising Costs and Higher Wages: Serbia Faces Mixed Economic Signals

While the government has increased the minimum wage and raised salaries in education and healthcare, prices for electricity and heating have also gone up...

North Macedonia’s Public Sector Debt Reaches €670 Million

Municipalities, public enterprises, and state institutions are among the largest debtors, highlighting structural weaknesses in financial management. Local governments reportedly owe suppliers, banks, and...