Friday, 29th August 2025

EU

Europe Rallies Behind Moldova’s Western Path

In a powerful show of symbolic and strategic support, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Chișinău on 27 August to...

Economic Sentiment in Slovenia Edges Up

Slovenia’s economic sentiment indicator improved to –2.5 pp in August, up 0.8 points from July. While still below last year’s level, the increase reflects greater confidence...

Luka Koper Signs €47m Expansion Deal

Slovenia’s port operator Luka Koper has signed a €46.7 million contract to expand its vehicle storage garage, adding capacity for 11,665 cars. Construction will begin this year, with...

Montenegro Tourism Surges in Summer 2025

Montenegro has emerged as one of Europe’s summer success stories. Travel data show a 24% year-on-year increase in bookings for summer 2025, with Slovenia...

Retail Boycotts Sweep Southeast Europe

What began in Croatia earlier this year has now spread across the Balkans. Widespread boycotts of major retail chains—driven by public anger over rising...

Croatia Marks 1100 Years of Statehood

Across Croatia and parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2025 has been declared the “Year of Remembrance,” marking 1100 years since the establishment of the...

Ahold Delhaize Sells 87 Stores in Romania

In one of Romania’s largest retail transactions in recent years, Ahold Delhaize has sold 87 supermarkets to local chain Annabella. For Annabella, the acquisition is a major leap forward;...

Montenegro Secures €26 Million Loan for Wind Park Expansion

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €26 million loan for the expansion of the Gvozd wind park in Montenegro, cementing the country’s push...

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...

Slovenia’s Bold Labour Reform: Fridays Off, Shorter Hours, Same Benefits

In a sweeping overhaul of its labour market, Slovenia is set to implement a groundbreaking law from 1 January 2026 that could redefine the...

Bosnian Arms Maker Reports Profit Surge

Bosnia’s defense industry is quietly strengthening. BNT TMIH, a state-owned arms manufacturer, announced a 71% rise in net profit...

Serbia Bets on AI to Transform Tourism Industry

Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for a landmark programme designed to drive artificial intelligence into the heart...

Končar Taps Hyundai Partnership to Power Asian Market Expansion

Croatia’s Končar – Motors and Electrical Systems has struck a major deal with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Electric, marking...

Serbia’s Digital Boom: IT Service Exports Hit €2.21bn in Just Six Months

Serbia’s IT sector is on a sharp upward trajectory, with exports of information and communication technology (ICT) services reaching...

Green Giant Docks in Koper: BYD Shenzhen Ushers in a New Era of Car Shipping

The Port of Koper welcomed a futuristic visitor last week — BYD Shenzhen, one of the world’s largest and most...
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