Saturday, 30th August 2025

World Bank

Montenegro Secures €80 Million Development Loan from World Bank for Economic Growth

Following Montenegro’s completion of challenging reforms jointly established with the World Bank, Finance Minister Novica Vuković has signed a Development Policy Loan (DPL) agreement...

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...

Western Balkans Urged to Invest $37 Billion to Combat Climate Change

The six economies of the Western Balkans must collectively invest at least USD 37 billion over the next decade to safeguard against the escalating...

By Dragan Županjevac

Running Late, but Catching Up

Global climate change, together with pollution and biodiversity loss, forms part of the planetary triple crisis, as defined by the United Nations Environment Assembly,...

Borders (Green Lanes)

Reduced Waiting Times, Increased GDP

It was recorded in early March that haulage vehicles carrying goods from Serbia into the EU had to wait for up to 30 hours...

Croatia’s Leap into Digital Land Management

This investment is poised to catapult the Republic of Croatia into a new era of efficient and integrated land and justice services, promising profound...

Montenegro’s Coastal Ambition: A New Port in Ulcinj

Montenegro is setting the stage for a significant maritime development, earmarking €15 million for the construction of a new fishing port at Cape Đerana...

Croatia’s Economy to Outperform Eurozone with Steady Growth Through 2026

This growth comes amidst a backdrop of weakened demand in the eurozone, influenced by increased key interest rates. The World Bank has revised its 2024...

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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