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Investment, Finance and Human Capital at the Heart of the Western Balkans’ Development to 2030

At the Western Balkans 2030 conference in Budva, representatives of international financial institutions, the banking sector, business...

Capital Is Ready. Can the Western Balkans Economy Seize the Opportunity?

At the opening of Western Balkans 2030 in Budva, business and financial leaders argued that the region's progress will depend on stronger institutions, predictable...

Montenegro’s Next Growth Opportunity Lies in Its People

At Western Balkans 2030, government, labour and education leaders outlined how reskilling, lifelong learning and new approaches to employment could help Montenegro unlock its...

Montenegro Has Attracted the Capital. Where Is the Transformation?

At Western Balkans 2030 in Budva, investors and business leaders warned that productive investment's share of foreign capital inflows has fallen from 49% to...

Milan Mačvan Eyes Montenegro as Eat Fruit’s First Regional Expansion Market

The former Serbian basketball captain has attracted more than 200 investors to his agricultural venture in just over a year. Speaking at Western Balkans...

Flu Vaccine Shortages Reported in Parts of Serbia

Several health centres in Serbia have run out of adult flu vaccines just weeks after the start of the 2026/2027 immunisation campaign, raising questions...

Croatia Deports 36 Egyptian Nationals on Charter Flight to Cairo

The operation took place on 4 November and involved individuals who had been residing in Croatia without legal authorisation, including some who had faced...

Marta Kos Expects Serbia to Hand Over Yugoslav-Era Security Archives to Slovenia

European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has said she expects Serbia to hand over archives of former Yugoslav security services relating to Slovenia, as the...

Architects Reveal Further Details of Controversial New Maksimir Stadium Design

Tommaso Fantin and Alberto Rossi of architectural studio VG13 outlined their proposal for the stadium and the wider Svetice sports and recreation centre during...

German Retailer Hornbach Plans New Store Near IKEA in Belgrade

German home improvement and gardening retailer Hornbach is planning to build a new store near IKEA in Belgrade, with a proposed development covering nearly...

It Is Never Too Late to Change Careers: Why Professional Reinvention Should Become the New Normal

Returning to university, pursuing a master’s degree or moving into an entirely different industry should not be seen as starting over, but as a...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Imports Nearly 80% of Its Food as Domestic Production Falls Short

Bosnia and Herzegovina imports nearly 80% of the food it consumes, while domestic agricultural production meets only around 20% of the country’s needs, highlighting...

Employment in North Macedonia’s Industrial Sector Falls 2.9% in September

The number of employees in North Macedonia’s industrial sector declined by 2.9% in September 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to...

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%...

Iliana Iotova Wins Bulgaria’s Presidential Election

According to near-final results published by the Central Election Commission, her ticket with vice-presidential candidate Kiril Valchev secured 57.58% of the vote, defeating former...

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