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World Bank Raises Montenegro’s Economic Growth Forecast to 3.3% for 2026

The World Bank has raised its forecast for Montenegro’s economic growth in 2026 to 3.3%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared with its...

The €6 Billion Test

Brussels has offered the Western Balkans an unprecedented financial incentive to accelerate economic convergence. But as reforms advance at different speeds, a more uncomfortable...

World Bank Approves $600 Million Programme to Develop Serbia’s Gas Sector

The programme will be implemented over ten years through a Multiphase Programmatic Approach, with other development partners and private-sector representatives expected to participate. Its...

Montenegro Leads Western Balkans in Labor Productivity – Albania Placed Last

In 2025, Montenegro recorded the highest labor productivity in the region, at $31.1 in international dollars per hour worked, followed by North Macedonia at...

Montenegro Brings Global Central Banking Leaders to Tivat

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has brought together senior figures from European and international financial institutions in Tivat for a high-level conference marking...

Montenegro Plans €50 Million Just Energy Transition Investment in Pljevlja

Montenegro is preparing an investment of around €50 million to support the just energy transition of Pljevlja, with a focus on cleaner heating, improved...

Croatia Secures €200 Million EIB Loan For Green Transition Projects

European Investment Bank and Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a €200 million financing agreement aimed at supporting green transition and climate-related projects in Croatia. The...

Fashion Company Raises €72 Million In Landmark Corporate Bond Issuance

Serbia-based Fashion Company has successfully issued long-term corporate bonds worth 8.45 billion dinars (approximately €72 million), in a move aimed at supporting further expansion and strengthening...

Jadrolinija Secures World Bank Loan For Fleet Modernisation

Jadrolinija has secured financing from the World Bank to modernise its fleet and improve maritime transport services in Croatia. The investment will support the acquisition of new vessels...

Pljevlja Named Core Of Montenegro’s Just Energy Transition

The meeting was convened at the initiative of Energy and Mining Minister Admir Šahmanović, who described Pljevlja as central to Montenegro’s future energy strategy. Šahmanović...

Humanoid Robots Made in Serbia

Chinese manufacturers Minth and AGIBOT have launched humanoid robot production in Šabac, opening a new chapter for Serbia's industrial...

Croatian Self-Driving Cars Take to British Roads

From Zagreb to Manchester, Croatian mobility company Verne is helping bring autonomous taxis to European streets, challenging the assumption...

Adria’s Invisible Global Footprint

From the technology behind global communications to medicines, automotive engineering and digital worlds, the seven countries of Adria have...

The Next Test for Mate Rimac

The Croatian entrepreneur built a global reputation by challenging the automotive establishment. Now, with Porsche departing, BMW adopting his...

Beyond the AI Hype

Who's Actually Building the Adria Region's AI Economy? From cancer diagnostics and digital identity to industrial engineering and creative automation,...
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