Thursday, 9th October 2025

EU

Slovenia and Italy Unite Through Basketball

Part of the European Capital of Culture project, the court features two parallel half-courts: one where players shoot towards Italy, the other towards Slovenia....

Croatian Youth Leave Parental Homes Later Than EU Peers

Countries with similarly late departures include Slovakia, Greece, Italy, and Spain, while Nordic countries like Finland, Denmark, and Sweden see young people leaving home...

Croatian Tourism Minister Urges Wise Pricing for 2026 Amid Rising Competition

Speaking at the Tourism 365 conference in Opatija, he noted that stronger price competitiveness could have delivered even better results in 2025. This year’s figures...

ProCredit Launches ProConnect Platform

The platform is the first of its kind in the region, offering firms the ability to present their products and services, seek partners, and...

Slovenian parliament adopts “Never Again” declaration 

Government leaders framed the move as a recommitment to human rights and collective remembrance. The declaration follows a broader regional debate about political polarization,...

Albania Lags Behind in Online Banking Adoption

Despite the rapid expansion of fintech and e-payments in the region, traditional in-person transactions still dominate in Albania. Experts warn that stronger efforts in...

EBRD Flags Risks to Serbia’s Growth Amid Political and Global Pressures

However, the Bank warns that domestic political tensions and global trade disruptions could weigh heavily on exports, foreign investment, and structural reforms. Growth slowed to...

Montenegro Proposes New Strike Law

The proposal aims to clarify strike procedures, define legal protections for workers, and ensure balance between labor rights and public interest. The draft will be...

Switzerland Tops Global Innovation Ranking, China Enters Top 10

China has entered the top 10 for the first time, taking the 10th spot and replacing Germany, which fell to 11th. The report ranks 139...

Croatia to Replace Passport Stamps with Digital System from October 2025

The system applies to citizens of countries outside the EU. On their first entry, travelers will provide fingerprints and a facial image, which will...

Zuckerberg Predicts Mobile Phones Will Disappear by 2030

TThis is inevitable as new technologies like augmented reality (AR) glasses and virtual reality (VR) devices reshape how people...

ProCredit Launches ProConnect Platform

The platform is the first of its kind in the region, offering firms the ability to present their products...

Switzerland Tops Global Innovation Ranking, China Enters Top 10

China has entered the top 10 for the first time, taking the 10th spot and replacing Germany, which fell...

Meta, Google, Microsoft Pay Top AI Experts Up to $300K

Meta, Google, and Microsoft offer top researchers up to $300,000 annually—and up to $1.5M over four years. Meta recently...

World First: Albania Elevates AI to Ministerial Rank

In a world first, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence system to ministerial rank. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced...
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