Monday, 2nd March 2026

Trade

Montenegro’s Arms Trade Under Scrutiny Amid Congo and Israel Links

Montenegro exported weapons including rifles to the Democratic Republic of the Congo while importing ammunition from Israel...

Serbia to Export Beef and Lamb to Tunisia

The Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management announced that veterinary certificates for the export of beef and lamb to Tunisia have been...

Albania Plans Fully EU-Aligned Customs System by 2030

Albania has adopted a new strategy aiming to fully harmonize its customs information systems with those of the European Union by 2030. The plan,...

Crossroads

What’s Next for Adria’s Economy

Economic leaders in the Adriatic rim map a path from fragility to momentum A Region At A Ridge The Adriatic arc — from Slovenia and Croatia...

Overview

Signals of a Shifting Region

Every quarter tells a different story. The Adria region’s new one is quieter, more layered — a story of recalibration rather than acceleration. Growth...

Cigarette Prices Could Double Due to EU Plan

The European Commission has proposed a significant increase in taxes on tobacco products, which could raise cigarette prices by up to €7. The plan includes...

Greece Faces European Court of Justice Over Duty-Free Violations

Greece continues to exempt products sold at duty-free shops on its land borders with Macedonia, Albania, and Turkey, even though this exemption was only...

Germany Turns East: Trade with Serbia and Croatia Surpasses Russia

Amid global instability and geopolitical fractures, Germany is redrawing its trade map — and Eastern Europe is taking centre stage.  For the first time, Germany...

Pan-pek and Inter Europol Unite to Bake a Bigger Future in Europe

In a deal that stirs the European bakery sector, Croatian industry leader Pan-pek has become part of Poland’s Inter Europol Group, signalling a strategic...

Slovenia and Serbia Forge Alliance for Global Market Expansion

In a significant move to deepen economic ties and boost their global footprint, Slovenia and Serbia are joining forces to support their businesses in...

Trump Eases Tariffs on Serbia: Strategic Shift or Political Signal?

In a surprising shift, US President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on Serbian exports to the United States will be reduced to just...

Croatian Giant Podravka Eyes Australia

Podravka, the beloved Croatian food and pharma brand, is cooking up big ambitions far beyond the Balkans. With a freshly unveiled strategy stretching to 2030,...

Milk, Markets & Measures

Across the Adria region, the dairy trade is no longer flowing smoothly. In just a few weeks, a patchwork of bans, tightened controls, and...

Mercator’s Strategic Retreat

Slovenian retail chain Mercator has announced the closure of 43 small stores by autumn, following the shutdown of 29 units last year. The company, owned...

AliExpress Logistics Hub Could Be Built in Niš

Niš could become the site of a major Aliexpress logistics hub, according to the city’s mayor, Dragoslav Pavlović, who referenced the possibility during the...