European Central Bank (ECB)

Who Could Lead Croatia’s Central Bank Next?

Since Croatia joined the eurozone, the role of the Croatian National Bank (HNB) governor has changed significantly. The focus is no longer on independently shaping monetary...

ECB Gets New Number Two: Boris Vujčić Appointed Vice-President

The European Council has appointed Boris Vujčić as Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB), marking a significant move for both Croatia and the broader Adria region within...

Bulgaria Joins the Eurozone: A Milestone with Economic Promise

In a landmark move, the EU Council has approved Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone, setting 1 January 2026 as the date when the country...

The Battle for Addiko Bank

In a dramatic turn in Austria's banking sector, the fight for Addiko Bank, once part of Hypo Alpe Adria, has reignited after a period...

Slovenia’s Central Bank Enters Interim Leadership Amid Succession Delay

Slovenia’s central bank is now under interim leadership as of 9 January, following the expiration of Governor Boštjan Vasle’s six-year term without a successor...

Slovenia Leads EU with First Digital Bond Issuance

This pioneering step places Slovenia among a select group of nations worldwide to leverage such cutting-edge financial innovation. The issuance involves €30 million worth of...

Marko Bolanča Appointed to Addiko Bank’s Executive Board by ECB and Croatian National Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Croatian National Bank (HNB) have confirmed Marko Bolanča as the new Executive Board member of Addiko Bank...
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News & Events

Serbia

Čadež: AI Represents a Generational Opportunity for Serbia

Speaking at the Business Summit 2026 conference in Ložionica, attended by more than 400 participants and 200 business leaders from Serbia...
Slovenia

Slovenian Startup Wins Top Award For DNA Data Storage Technology

BioSistemika won the top prize at the Podim Pitching Competition in Maribor with DATANA, a patented technology designed to store digital data...
Tech

Gen Z Lives With AI, But Doesn’t Trust It

Artificial intelligence has become routine for Generation Z in Serbia. More than 80% of young people see AI as...
Croatia

Microsoft Marks 30 Years in Croatia as AI Becomes the Next Battleground

Microsoft’s journey in Croatia began in 1996 with a modest team of four, led by Goran Radman. Three decades later, the...
Croatia

Kraš Starts 2026 with Revenue and Profit Growth

Kraš Group reported €45.5 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, up 4.3% year-on-year, while net profit...
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