Saturday, 6th December 2025

Finance

Croatia’s New Fiscalisation Law to Transform Invoicing From 2026

Croatia will introduce a major overhaul of its fiscal system on 1 January 2026, when the new...

Positive Trends in Montenegro’s Banking Sector Highlighted by Central Bank

The CBCG noted that the banking system remains stable, well-capitalized, and liquid, with continued growth in major balance sheet positions. In the first month...

Brussels Flags Slovenia’s Rising Spending Ahead of 2026 Budget

Brussels has cautioned Slovenia that its 2026 budget plan risks breaching the EU’s fiscal rules, with projected net expenditure growth outpacing the maximum allowed...

EU Adopts 2026 Budget Focused on Competitiveness and Security

The European Parliament has approved the EU budget for 2026, worth €192.8 billion in commitments and €190.1 billion in payments. The plan prioritises research,...

Slovenia Cuts Air Navigation Fee To Strengthen Air Connectivity

The Infrastructure Ministry noted that high terminal charges have long discouraged airlines from choosing Ljubljana over airports in neighbouring states. Under the government decision...

Cash Loans See Strongest Increase in Serbia in October

Household borrowing in Serbia increased by 2% in October compared to September, reaching 1.873 trillion dinars, data from the Association of Serbian Banks shows....

European Salary Rankings and the Top Earner in the Former SFRY

According to the latest comparative data, Slovenia leads the ex-SFRY states with the highest average net monthly salary, reaching €1,610. It is followed by...

Albania: Private Sector Employment Up 3.4% as Wages Rise 9.5%

Employment in the non-agricultural private sector rose by 3.4%, while the unemployment rate declined to 8.5%—one of the lowest levels recorded in recent years....

Slovenian Parliament Approves Winter Bonus Bill

While the measure is being promoted as a way to ease the cost of living, employers warn it could strain companies’ liquidity and public...

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...