Friday, 10th October 2025

The Region vol. 4

Comment By Zoran Panović

At a Tortoise’s Pace

At the 19th Bled Strategic Forum, Serbia’s Prime Minister Miloš Vučević assured us that there’s no Plan B when it comes to joining the...

Dejan Šoškić, Professor at the University of Belgrade

The Euro’s Impact on Regional Economies

Tying regional currencies to the euro offers stability but poses potential risks to economic growth and competitiveness, particularly in developing economies The monetary policies of...

Tanja Fajon, Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister

Deepen Trade and EU Ties

Strengthening Bonds: Slovenia and Serbia Discuss Trade, EU Integration, and Future Cooperation Slovenia and Serbia, two countries with a shared history and close ties, continue...

H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers

Dubai Eyes Investment in the Adria Region

In an exclusive interview with The Region, H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, discusses the promising prospects for economic...

Ivailo Izvorski, Chief Economist for the Europe and Central Asia, World Bank

Western Balkans on the Path to Sustainable Growth

The Western Balkans are showing signs of growth and resilience, with sectors like tourism and remittances rebounding, yet challenges from COVID-19 and inflation persist...

Women Leading the Way in the Adria Region, But Is Equality Still Elusive?

In the Adria region, where the leadership of two nations by women might signal progress, the deeper reality reveals an ongoing struggle for gender...

Radmila Trifunović, Metalac CEO

The Region Changes, Trust Remains

Over the last five years, we’ve invested €23 million in projects related to production automation, logistics, green transition and artificial intelligence. And this process...

Jefimija Pavićević, CFO, Zeta Energy Danilovgrad

Real Results Yet to Come

Zeta Energy, representing a joint venture between Montenegro’s EPCG and Norway’s NTE, aims to preserve and increase the capacity of existing small hydropower plants,...

Reflection of the Evolving Identity

As the countries of the Adria region transition through periods of social and economic change, architecture has emerged as a crucial element in defining...

Predrag Milutinović, Dipl. Ing. Arch, Founder & Owner, MAPA Architects

Designing Today for Tomorrow

As he awaits the call to leave his mark on his hometown of Ivanjica, architect Predrag Milutinović continues to shape a diverse array of...

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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