Sustainability

North Macedonia Launches €25 Million Green Transition Scheme for Businesses

North Macedonia’s Innovation Agency is launching a €25 million support scheme to help micro, small and medium-sized...

Sustainability Takes Centre Stage at Podgorica Conference

The conference “Sustainable Leadership: From Decision to Impact”, organised by Vijesti on 24 September at the Hilton Hotel in Podgorica, brought together more than...

Could Montenegro Raise the Retirement Age to 70?

Montenegro is also facing questions about the long-term sustainability of its pension system, as policymakers consider how demographic trends and the balance between workers...

Croatia Launches €1 Million Housing Support Programme for Young Families

The initiative is designed to encourage young people to remain in or move to less densely populated areas while supporting the long-term development of...

Slovenia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Enters Trial Operation Near Trbovlje

Slovenia’s largest solar power plant has entered trial operation near Trbovlje, marking another step in the transformation of the country’s former coal-producing regions towards...

Croatia’s Education System Faces Calls for Reform After PISA Results

The results have highlighted concerns about how well students are being prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for further education, employment and everyday...

Slovenia Plans Eight-Year Primary School Reform After Low PISA Results

Education Minister Borut Rončević described the latest results as a “horribly serious” warning, after Slovenian 15-year-olds recorded declines in reading, mathematics and science compared...

Montenegro Leads Western Balkans in Labor Productivity – Albania Placed Last

In 2025, Montenegro recorded the highest labor productivity in the region, at $31.1 in international dollars per hour worked, followed by North Macedonia at...

Digital Textbooks Could Make Education More Affordable in Serbia

Digital textbooks can significantly reduce the costs associated with printing, paper, storage and distribution. Unlike printed books, electronic materials can also be updated more...

Albania Records Lowest Labour Productivity in the Western Balkans

GDP per hour worked in Albania was estimated at $18.7 in international dollars in 2025, down 4.1% from 2024. The figure is also well...

€1.3 Million EU Funding for New Pedestrian and Cycling Overpass in Kranj

The project, known as CTN Nadhod Tuš, aims to establish a safe and continuous connection for pedestrians and cyclists between Planina, the Hrastje Business...

Electricians Among Serbia’s Most In-Demand Workers

According to the National Employment Service (NSZ), employers advertised nearly 16,000 vacancies in June, with one of the highest levels of demand recorded for...

Albania Reaffirms Alignment with EU Foreign and Security Policy

Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted Stephan Klement, the European Union Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, for talks focused on strengthening...

Housing Costs Consume Nearly Half of Average Salary in Belgrade

Housing and utility costs in Belgrade account for a significant share of household income, with new estimates showing that an average resident spends close to half...

Croatia Plans Tougher Boat Licence Rules to Improve Safety

Croatia is preparing a major reform of its boating licence system, introducing compulsory practical training for aspiring skippers as part of broader efforts to improve...

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