Monday, 16th June 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...

Rimac’s Genius Powers Bugatti’s Hybrid Future

In a dazzling fusion of tradition and technology, Rimac Technology—Croatia’s trailblazing automotive innovator—has once again set the pace for...

Chinese Investors Eye Concrete Future in Trebinje

In the quiet southern reaches of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the historic town of Trebinje is drawing attention far beyond...

Serbia Hosts Global AI Giants 

This June, Serbia is poised to take centre stage in the world of artificial intelligence.  From 2 to 10 June,...

Chinese EV Pioneer XPeng Eyes Croatia

In a strategic move signalling its growing European ambitions, Chinese electric vehicle innovator XPeng is set to debut in...

Astra AI Named Best Startup of 2025

Astra AI, the Slovenian startup transforming how students learn, has been crowned Startup of the Year 2025 by Start:Up...
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