Finance

ECB to Launch Digital Euro Pilot in Second Half of 2027

The initiative will test how the new form of digital currency could be used in everyday transactions,...

Croatia Records Fourth-Highest Increase in Tax Revenue in the EU in 2025

Croatia recorded the fourth-largest annual increase in tax and social contribution revenues among European Union member states in 2025, with collections rising by 9.3%...

Serbia’s National Bank Revokes Alta Bank’s Operating Licence

The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has revoked Alta Bank’s operating licence after a significant deterioration in its financial position and growing liquidity problems,...

Albania Introduces Fines of Up to €5,500 for People at Violent Protests

Albania’s government has adopted new measures allowing fines of up to €5,500 for people who remain in crowds involved in violence or looting during...

World Bank Raises Montenegro’s Economic Growth Forecast to 3.3% for 2026

The World Bank has raised its forecast for Montenegro’s economic growth in 2026 to 3.3%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared with its...

State Audit Finds That Belgrade Fails to Record More Than €5 Billion in Land Assets

Serbia’s State Audit Institution (DRI) has issued a negative opinion on the City of Belgrade’s consolidated financial statements for 2025, citing major irregularities in...

Mirza Mulešković, Founder and Director, Inteligencija MNE

Montenegro Has Attracted Capital. Now It Must Build a Stronger Economy

After two decades of substantial foreign investment, Montenegro faces a crucial challenge: translating capital inflows into greater productivity, stronger exports and more resilient economic...

The Big Question

What Will Drive Montenegro’s Next Leap Forward?

Two banking leaders examine the choices that could determine Montenegro’s economic future, from stronger institutions and European integration to productivity, investment and the country's...

EU Growth Plan

The €6 Billion Test

Brussels has offered the Western Balkans an unprecedented financial incentive to accelerate economic convergence. But as reforms advance at different speeds, a more uncomfortable...

Montenegro’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Firms Report €55.7 Million in Three-Year Profits

Eight companies involved in the procurement of medicines and medical equipment or the provision of related services in Montenegro recorded a combined €55.7 million...

Slovenia’s Constitutional Court Upholds Mandatory Christmas Bonus for Workers

Slovenia’s Constitutional Court has upheld the constitutionality of a mandatory Christmas bonus for workers, ruling that protecting employees’ financial security can justify restrictions on...

Montenegro’s State Audit Institution Issues Negative Opinion on 2025 Budget Execution

Montenegro’s State Audit Institution (DRI) has issued a qualified opinion on the financial audit and a negative opinion on the compliance audit of the...

Hipotekarna Banka Celebrates 15 Years of Premium Club

Hipotekarna Banka has celebrated the 15th anniversary of its Premium Club, one of Montenegro’s leading card loyalty programmes, with a special event for its...

Mastercard to Introduce Offline Payments in Croatia and Across Europe by 2027

The initiative aims to make digital payments more resilient by allowing certain transactions to be processed even when an internet connection is unavailable, addressing...

World Bank Approves $600 Million Programme to Develop Serbia’s Gas Sector

The programme will be implemented over ten years through a Multiphase Programmatic Approach, with other development partners and private-sector representatives expected to participate. Its...

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