Sunday, 31st August 2025

Business

Luka Koper Signs €47m Expansion Deal

Slovenia’s port operator Luka Koper has signed a €46.7 million contract to expand its vehicle storage garage, adding capacity for 11,665...

Montenegro Tourism Surges in Summer 2025

Montenegro has emerged as one of Europe’s summer success stories. Travel data show a 24% year-on-year increase in bookings for summer 2025, with Slovenia...

Bosnian Arms Maker Reports Profit Surge

Bosnia’s defense industry is quietly strengthening. BNT TMIH, a state-owned arms manufacturer, announced a 71% rise in net profit for the first half of...

Retail Boycotts Sweep Southeast Europe

What began in Croatia earlier this year has now spread across the Balkans. Widespread boycotts of major retail chains—driven by public anger over rising...

Croatia Confronts Taxi Overcharge Scandal

A New Zealand tourist was left shocked after being charged €1,506 for a short taxi ride in Zagreb. Authorities quickly intervened, cancelling the charge...

Ahold Delhaize Sells 87 Stores in Romania

In one of Romania’s largest retail transactions in recent years, Ahold Delhaize has sold 87 supermarkets to local chain Annabella. For Annabella, the acquisition is a major leap forward;...

Mercator’s Emba Joins Austria’s Agrana Group

Slovenian food producer Mercator Emba will now operate under the umbrella of Austria’s Agrana Group, one of Europe’s largest agribusiness companies. The deal extends Agrana’s reach in...

Strickland Metals Pivots to Serbia with Rogozna Focus

Australian mining company Strickland Metals has exited its Yandal gold project in Australia to focus fully on the Rogozna gold-copper project in Serbia, a site already drawing...

Montenegro Secures €26 Million Loan for Wind Park Expansion

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €26 million loan for the expansion of the Gvozd wind park in Montenegro, cementing the country’s push...

Končar Taps Hyundai Partnership to Power Asian Market Expansion

Croatia’s Končar – Motors and Electrical Systems has struck a major deal with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Electric, marking a decisive step in its...

Radisson Sets Sail for Montenegro’s Coast with Landmark Tivat Project

Radisson Hotel Group is making a bold move on the Adriatic, unveiling plans for its first property on Montenegro’s coast.  Rising in Seljanovo, Tivat—just minutes...

Sarajevo to Host Tourism Expo 2025: Gateway to the Future of Travel

This September, Sarajevo will take centre stage as the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes more than 200 exhibitors to Tourism Expo Sarajevo 2025.  From...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Soars in Europe’s Air Travel Recovery, Eyes National Carrier

Bosnia and Herzegovina has recorded the sharpest recovery in European aviation, with passenger numbers up 31.1% in the first half of 2025 compared to...

Croatia Eyes Skyward: More Direct US Flights by 2026

In a bid to capitalise on a surge in American visitors, Croatia is actively working to expand its transatlantic air connections, with new direct...

Ljubljana Airport Lands Major Upgrade with New Taxiway J

Ljubljana’s Jože Pučnik Airport has completed a major infrastructure project — the construction of Taxiway J, a 170-metre connector designed to enhance manoeuvrability for...