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Articles

Foreign Workers in Serbia Face Poor Conditions

Reports from Serbia reveal that foreign workers, including those from Egypt, Vietnam, and India, often face poor working conditions, delayed payments, and contracts that...

Wizz Air Launches Seasonal Flights Between Budapest and Dubrovnik

The service is set to operate from 8 June to 18 September, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flights will be...

Luka Dončić Leads 2026 NBA All-Star Game Voting

Luka Dončić has been named a starter for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game after receiving the most fan votes in the league. The 26-year-old...

World Economic Forum Opens In Davos

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has opened in Davos, Switzerland, bringing together the world’s political and business elite for its annual meeting, which will...

Croatian Stocks Sink as Trade Fears Spread

Croatian equities came under heavy pressure on Monday as renewed trade tensions between the United States and Europe triggered a broad market sell-off. After...

NSRS Elects New Republika Srpska Government 

A special session of the National Assembly of the Republika Srpska (NSRS) held in Banja Luka on January 18 concluded with the election of...

Milanović: The Future Of Greenland Can Only Be Decided By Its People

Zoran Milanović has issued a statement on the ongoing political and military controversy surrounding Greenland, underscoring that decisions about the territory’s future belong exclusively...

Intersport Austria to Acquire Intersport ISI

Intersport ISI, the company operating the Intersport sporting goods chain in Slovenia and across the wider former Yugoslav region, is set to change hands...

BiH and Egypt Discuss Regional Developments and Cooperation

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, held talks with Elmedin Konaković, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina,...

Croatian Documentary ‘Fiume o Morte!’ Wins Prestigious European Award

The Croatian documentary ‘Fiume o Morte!’ has been awarded Best European Documentary, earning international recognition for its powerful portrayal of one of the most...

EU Urges BIH to Implement Urgent Reforms

The European Union has called on Bosnia and Herzegovina to urgently accelerate key reforms in order to avoid being placed on the Financial Action...

Rijeka Announces Carnival Season 2026

Now in its 43rd edition, the carnival once again highlights Rijeka’s reputation as a city of openness, creativity and strong local identity, where tradition...

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Enters Serbian Market

The Danish retail chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen is set to open its first stores in Serbia, marking the brand’s official entry into the country’s...

Serbia and Hungary Launch Tender for New Oil Pipeline

Hungary and Serbia have launched a tender for the construction of a new oil pipeline linking the two countries, marking a significant step in...

Slovenia’s Centre-Left Party Seeks Common Ground Ahead of March Election

Prime Minister Robert Golob hosted leaders of seven centre-left parties in an effort to encourage a more coordinated and dignified campaign, positioning themselves as...

Croatia And Norway Bolster Defence Cooperation

Ivan Anušić, who is leading a Croatian delegation that includes the Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces, discussed current and future collaboration opportunities, the...

EC: Albania Among The Most Advanced In EU Accession Process

The European Commission has confirmed that Albania stands out as one of the frontrunners in the Western Balkans on the long road to European...

Transport Of Crude Oil To NIS Begins Through Croatia’s JANAF Pipeline

The move follows the issuance of the necessary licences, allowing roughly 85,000 tonnes of crude to reach Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) this week, a...

Croatia Proposes Nationwide Ban On Mobile Phones In Primary Schools

Croatia’s Ministry of Science, Education and Youth has put forward a proposal to prohibit the use of mobile phones in all primary schools, marking...

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Visits Croatia

Rutte toured a military base showcasing Croatia’s modern equipment such as Rafale jets, Black Hawk helicopters, and Bayraktar drones, and commended Croatia’s rapid defence...

Nika Prevc Sweeps Home World Cup In Ljubno

Nika Prevc delighted a record crowd of 17,000 fans in Ljubno ob Savinji by winning both competitions at the women’s Ski Jumping World Cup...

Bosnia And Herzegovina Among Top EU Upholstered Furniture Exporters

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has emerged as one of the five largest exporters of upholstered furniture to the European Union, with export value exceeding...

Japanese Film Festival Coming to Sarajevo This January

The Embassy of Japan in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced the Japanese Film Festival in Sarajevo, taking place from 16 to 18 January 2026,...

Via Dinarica Recognised Among World’s Top Hiking Trails by National Geographic

The recognition highlights its unique combination of pristine nature, cultural heritage and cross-border cooperation. Via Dinarica is a long-distance hiking trail running through the Dinaric...

Proleter Sock Factory In Ivanjica Headed For Auction

The Proleter sock factory in Ivanjica, a long-standing regional textile producer, has been put up for auction after entering bankruptcy proceedings in April 2025...

UAE Investor Expands Into Slovenia’s Fuel Retail Market

The Slovenian fuel retail market has gained a new international player after UAE-based Sunqar Resources acquired the Maxen chain of fully automated service stations...

Balkan Green Summit 2026 Set To Spotlight CBAM, ESG And EU Funding

The second edition of the Balkan Green Summit will take place from May 20 to 22, 2026, at Hotel Borovi in Sjenica, Serbia, bringing...

Croatia Rules Out Deploying Troops To Ukraine

After an international meeting in Paris aimed at advancing peace and security guarantees for Ukraine, it has been confirmed that Croatia will not send its...

North Macedonia’s 2025 Budget Revenues Fall Short By Around €500 Million

Budget revenues in North Macedonia in 2025 reached 92.09% of the revised plan, according to data from the Ministry of Finance, leaving a gap...

Croatia Extends Free Rail Travel

The Croatian government has confirmed the continuation and expansion of its free public rail transport programme, extending the benefit to additional groups and enhancing...

Von der Leyen: EU Stands With Venezuelans Amid Political Crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed that the EU stands with the people of Venezuela and supports a peaceful democratic transition. She...

Carbon Taxes Take Effect in Serbia as EU CBAM Kicks In From January

From January 1, two carbon-related taxes have entered into force affecting Serbia: a national carbon tax and the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...

Croatia Aims for Faster Permits and Greener Buildings Under New Construction Rules

Croatia has adopted new building laws designed to significantly speed up construction permit procedures while promoting zero-emission and energy-efficient buildings. The reforms are part...

Slovenia: A Must-Visit Travel Destination for 2026

Slovenia has been singled out by National Geographic as one of the world’s standout travel destinations for 2026, earning a place on the magazine’s...

Serbia Introduces Mandatory E-Consignment Note System

Serbia has officially introduced the e-consignment note (e-otpremnica) system, which has entered into force and will become mandatory for all relevant businesses as of...

Slovenian Firm AFormX Develops Advanced Aerial Firefighting Simulator

Slovenian aviation technology and precision mechanics company AFormX has developed a cutting-edge aerial firefighting simulator designed for Air Tractor aircraft, with a strong focus...

Turkish Airlines to Launch New Routes From Tirana

Turkish Airlines announced it will begin operating flights from Tirana to several destinations in Turkey following its decision to sell its 49% stake in...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Armed Forces Modernization

The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved several multi-year modernization projects for the Armed Forces, including the purchase of 46 specialized...

Tourism in Serbia Sees Slight Decline in 2025

The tourism sector in Serbia, after years of steady growth, faced a decline in 2025 in both domestic and international arrivals and overnight stays....

Croatian Herbal Teas From Podravina Brew Success on Global Markets

In the fertile Podravina region of northern Croatia, the cultivation and processing of medicinal herbs have blossomed into a thriving export industry. At a...

Vučić Announces Early Parliamentary Elections For 2026

Aleksandar Vučić has announced that early parliamentary elections will be held in 2026, stating that the timing will depend on the completion of key...

Slovenian Constitutional Court Strikes Down Ban On Doctors’ Dual Practice

The Constitutional Court has declared unconstitutional legislative changes that barred doctors employed in public healthcare from also working in private practice, dealing a major...

Croatian Referee Ivana Martinčić Ranked Third Best In The World

Croatian football referee Ivana Martinčić has been named the third best female referee in the world, according to the latest international rankings, marking one...

EU Invests €175 Million in Montenegro Rail Upgrade

The has approved a €175.6 million package to modernise the 39-kilometre Bar–Golubovci railway line in , a key section of Rail Route 4 on the extended...

Zagreb Prepares Open-Air Concerts for New Year’s Eve

Zagreb will welcome the New Year with two public concerts on 31 December: the main New Year’s Eve concert at Ban Josip Jelačić Square...

Hipotekarna Bank Promotes Employee Support and Kids’ Financial Literacy

This year, the bank allocated €98,000 for 170 newborns, while over nine years the program has supported nearly 1,800 children with a total of...

Širom’s Latest Album Ranked Among the Year’s Best Folk Releases

Slovenian trio Širom has been praised by The Guardian, which ranked their fifth album, In the Wind of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper, as the...

Serbia to Open New Savski Bridge by March 2027

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has confirmed that the new Savski Bridge in Belgrade will be fully operational by the end of March 2027. The...

Montenegro Strengthens Oversight of Illegal Gambling

The Ministry of Finance of Montenegro announced that, following the enforcement of the Gambling Law in August 2025, multiple state institutions have intensified coordinated...

Jogo Merkur: 35 Years of Crafting Trusted Macedonian Dairy

The company Jogo Merkur – Osogovski Dairy Products recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, marking decades of successful growth and stable development. The event brought...

Young Serbian Voices in Europe’s Policy Arena

Founded in 1961, the (EDS) is the official student organisation of the European People’s Party, bringing together politically engaged students from across Europe to debate, draft,...

Croatia’s Next-Gen Thermal Attraction: Wellovar Complex Rises in Bjelovar

Construction of the Wellovar geothermal sports and recreation park in Bjelovar is rapidly taking shape, positioning it to become one of Croatia’s most advanced...

Belgrade Considers Pharmacy Concessions Amid Mixed Results in Serbia

City authorities say the move follows public-private partnership regulations, while critics warn it could weaken equal access to medicines and essential pharmacy services across...

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...

Serbia Secures Gas Supply Until March 2026

Serbia has reached an agreement to secure its natural gas supply until March 31, 2026, President Aleksandar Vučić announced. Speaking after presenting employment contracts...

Croatia Finishes 2025 In FIFA World Rankings Top 10

Croatia’s national football team has capped off 2025 by cementing its place among the world’s elite, finishing the year ranked 10th in the latest...

Serbia: PIO Fund Announces New Retirement Age For Women

The Republic Pension and Disability Insurance Fund (PIO) announced that starting January 1, 2026, women in Serbia will be eligible for retirement at 64...

Serbia’s Controversial “Lex Specialis” on General Staff Sparks Legal and Public Worry

Designed to allow the demolition of the modernist building, once protected as a cultural monument, the law has been widely criticized for violating constitutional...

Slovenia Sets March 22, 2026, As the Date for General Election

Speaking at a New Year’s reception for the media on 22 December, she said the election writs would be issued at the beginning of...

More Cars, Fewer Babies: Croatia Faces Demographic Paradox

In 2024, there were nearly 2.66 million registered vehicles, with passenger cars alone numbering almost two million, yet only 32,069 children were born that...

Major Driving Licence Overhaul in Croatia Under New EU Rules

Drivers in Croatia are set to see significant changes to the driving licence system as new European Union rules aim to improve road safety...

North Macedonia to Welcome Two Major High-Tech Foreign Investments

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced two major foreign high-tech investments, one from Turkey and one from Germany, with a combined value of...

Avsenik Music Brings Audience To Its Feet At Stožice Arena

The unmistakable sound of Oberkrainer music filled Stožice Arena in Ljubljana as the Sašo Avsenik Ensemble performed its first concert at Slovenia’s largest indoor...

Western Balkans 2030: A Region Out of Excuses — and Out of Time

Long before the lights dimmed and the opening remarks began, the Sava Centre was already heavy with the kind of anticipation that only arrives...

What 2030 Really Asks of the Region

The Western Balkans has accumulated more plans and strategic frameworks than almost any region of its size. Yet none of these documents, no matter...

Ana Novčić, Editor-in-Chief The Region

The 2030 Wake-Up Call for Adria

Europe has set the clock — but the Adria region must decide whether it is preparing for an open door… or a moving target. For...

Damien Sorrell, EIB

The Western Balkans Reset

Damien Sorrell on why EU accession has become an investment strategy, which projects will reshape the region, and what must change before 2030. For decades,...

Green Transition: From Commitments to Action

or years, the green transition in the Western Balkans has been framed as a moral imperative or an environmental aspiration. At the Western Balkans...

Tim Lardner, UNOPS Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia

The 2030 Test for the Region

Why delivery, not ambition, will determine the Western Balkans’ path to a more integrated and prosperous decade. At the “Western Balkans 2030” conference in Belgrade,...

Connectivity – The Region’s Most Underrated Competitive Advantage

Few words are used as loosely in regional development as “connectivity.” At the Western Balkans 2030 conference, it finally regained its true weight. Rather...

Zoran Milovanović, MTEL’s CEO

MTEL’s Big Shift

MTEL’s CEO Zoran Milovanović on the shift from telecom operator to regional force in cloud, fintech, cyber defence and AI-ready innovation. MTEL Montenegro isn’t simply...

Digitalisation & Modernisation — Smart Economies, Stronger Region

mid discussions of energy security, climate adaptation and long-term investment, the Western Balkans 2030 conference revealed one domain where the region can move not...

Dušan Živković, General Manager, Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS)

EPS at the Turning Point

How Serbia’s state power utility is reshaping its role in the energy transition — from renewables and storage to long-term system resilience. Europe’s energy map...

Aleksandar Goračinov, Director of the SME HUB

Switzerland’s discipline, Adria’s drive

How Swiss-Serbia public-private partnership is rewriting the growth playbook for Adria’s SMEs In the Adria region, ambition has never been in short supply — structure...

Dialogue: Japan and the Western Balkans

Japan’s Vision‚ for the Western Balkans

Japan’s role in the Western Balkans is no longer an afterthought of diplomacy — it has evolved into a deliberate strategic engagement with economic,...

Labour & Demographics

The Adria Workforce Crunch Has Arrived

The story of the Adria region’s economy in 2025 comes down to a simple truth: growth now depends on finding people, not ideas. What...

EU Accession 2025

What It Really Means for Adria’s Business Climate

The EU’s 2025 Enlargement Reports aren’t just political documents — they’re market signals. They shape investor confidence, regulatory timelines, cross-border financing, and the future...

Darko Lukić, CEO, Nelt Group

Nelt at Full Speed

Inside the Regional Giant Redefining Logistics, Distribution and Growth For a company spread across three continents and operating in some of the most fragmented markets...

by Maja Lalić

Who Will Design Our Future?

Every decision we make—from the layout of our living room to the design of national policies—shapes the life we will inhabit tomorrow. Design is...

Energy & Geopolitics

The Day Serbia Hit the Energy Wall

Hit the Energy Wall Washington said no. Moscow won’t sell. And now Serbia’s biggest refinery is going dark. For years, Serbia treated its energy sector...

By Ivana Babić

Austria’s Enduring Influence in Adria

How a small Alpine nation still shapes the sea it once ruled Evening settles over Rijeka’s port, cranes glinting against a violet horizon. Freight trains...

Gerhard Schlattl, Director, Advantage Austria Croatia

Austria and Croatia Partners in Progress

Few bilateral business relationships in Central Europe are as steady — or as full of momentum — as that between Austria and Croatia. From...

Gordan Kolak, KONČAR’s President of the Management Board

The Quiet Powerhouse of Europe

How a Central European industrial leader is quietly building global scale For much of its history, KONČAR was seen as a national industrial pillar, closely...

By Edin Mehic

AI and Small Countries: Why Size is no Longer a Disadvantage

Small countries have always lived with a quiet disadvantage. Their disadvantages include limited capital, narrow markets, and modest political influence. In the industrial economy,...

Technology & Power

The Year Tech Became the System

AI stopped being a clever add-on and became the backbone—of power grids, regulation, capital, and national strategy. For years, artificial intelligence was discussed like software:...

Energy Transition:

Albania’s Energy Pivot

The Moment the Region Finally Took Notice For years, Albania’s renewable ambitions were treated as an interesting promise rather than an unfolding reality. That changed...

Where Infrastructure Stops

Infrastructure is usually discussed as an achievement: kilometres built, capacity added, targets reached. In official language, progress appears neat, sequential, and irreversible. Once a...

Society & Space

The Villages we Forgot and Why They’ll Matter Again

You don’t come to Gostuša by accident. The road that climbs toward the village coils through Stara Planina like it’s thinking twice. Then, suddenly,...

Wellbeing & Identity

The Rise of Natural Aesthetics

How Ioanna Regen Is Redefining Beauty Through Regeneration The global obsession with perfection has never been louder than it is today. Filters sharpen jawlines, algorithms...

Geopolitics & Strategy

A New Transatlantic Vocabulary

What Washington’s New National Security Strategy Really Signals for Europe — and for Adria Released on the White House website in November 2025, Washington’s newest...

WildScope

The Adria Chamois The Parkour

Chamois The Parkour Champion of the Alps & Dinarides They move the way gravity wished it could. At dawn, when the ridgelines of the Alps...

Lesser Known Tales

When Europe Met Its First Vampire

Centuries before Dracula, an Istrian village recorded a story that still unsettles historians In the mid-17th century, the Istrian village of Kringa lived by the...

Branko Krsmanović, Stand-up comedian

Overarching Prejudice

I was driving down a byway of my hometown when I was pulled over by the police. The officer grilled me on my private...

Business Outlook

Adria’s Corporate Mood for 2026

Why Executives Are Optimistic — Cautiously he region’s CEOs enter 2026 with a familiar tension: enough growth to stay confident, not enough clarity to feel...

Farmers From Across Montenegro Protest Outside Government Building

Farmers from across Montenegro staged a protest outside the government building in Podgorica on Wednesday, with some arriving on tractors and blocking a nearby...

European Parliament Backs Slovenian-Led Initiative on Safe Abortion

The European Parliament has endorsed a resolution expressing political support for the Slovenian-led My Voice, My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative, which aims to improve...

Serbia: Average Salary Again Fails To Cover Official Consumer Basket

The average salary in Serbia once again does not cover the cost of the official average consumer basket, according to an analysis by Nova...

Serbia And EU Sign €220 Million IPA III Financing Agreement

Serbia and the European Union have signed a financing agreement under the IPA III pre-accession instrument for the 2025–2027 period, worth €219.9 million. Of...

Croatian And Slovak Presidents Meet As Europe Faces Critical Political Moment

Croatian President Zoran Milanović met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and other Slovak leaders in Bratislava, warning that Europe is at a pivotal and...

BiH Moves To Control Deadly ‘Designer’ Drugs And Synthetic Opioids

Bosnia and Herzegovina has launched amendments to its List of Narcotic Drugs for the first time in 14 years, aiming to tighten control over...

Montenegro’s Central Bank Fines Commercial Banks €5 Million

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has imposed fines totaling €5 million on commercial banks for breaches related to the prevention of money laundering...

New Online Tool Makes Learning Slovenian More Accessible

The textbook, Naslon, is available in seven languages and focuses on practical language skills needed in everyday and official situations, such as dealing with...

Euro Coins to Change From January 1, 2026, Some to Feature Cyrillic Script

Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the European Union to join the single currency...

Albania And Greece Step Up Cooperation to Boost Investment

The Director of the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA), Laura Saro, met in Tirana with Dimitris Skalkos, President of Enterprise Greece and Secretary General...

Addiko Bank Launches E-Guarantees In Montenegro

The e-guarantee allows companies to submit tender guarantees fully online, in line with regulations on electronic identification and digital signatures, without the need for...

Why an Increasing Number of Croatians are Choosing to Return Home

In recent years, Croatia has begun to witness a notable shift in migration patterns as more of its citizens decide to return from abroad...

EU Commits €134 Million to Modernise Niš–Dimitrovgrad Railway Link

The European Union has committed €134 million to modernise, reconstruct and electrify the Niš–Dimitrovgrad railway, a strategic link between Serbia and Bulgaria. The package combines a €100 million...

New Chief of Slovenian Armed Forces Appointed

Brigadier-General Boštjan Močnik has been appointed as the new chief of the general staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF), succeeding Lieutenant-General Robert Glavaš....

Serbia Offers Bank Debts for a Fraction of Their Value

The Deposit Insurance Agency (AOD), acting as bankruptcy administrator for failed banks, has announced the sale of 239 million euros worth of claims owed...

Zagreb Expands Tram Fleet And Signs €111M Upgrade Deal

The agreements include the procurement of an additional 20 new trams and 62 electric buses, aiming to significantly enhance service quality, accessibility, and sustainability...

Slovenian Business Club Marks Its Traditional New Year Reception in Belgrade

Welcoming the guests, Club President Danijela Fišakov noted that, despite a challenging year, 2025 was defined by energy, innovation and meaningful business progress. “Our members achieved important...

Croatia Tightens Rules on Hidden Income and Crypto

Croatia has introduced a stricter tax-transparency law aimed at reducing the concealment of income, offshore assets and cryptocurrency holdings. The reform expands the Tax...

Italian Ariston Opens New Factory in Niš

Italian manufacturer Ariston has officially opened its new factory in Niš, employing 175 people ahead of the launch of serial production scheduled for April...

Istrian Sheep Cheese Gains EU-Wide Geographical Protection

A traditional sheep cheese from the Istrian peninsula, produced in both Slovenia and Croatia, has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status at the...

Zagreb Opens New Traffic Management Centre

City officials say the system will make daily commuting smoother, reduce traffic jams and accelerate public transport. Trams will be prioritised at traffic lights,...

Serbian Executive Milan Nedeljković Named New CEO of BMW

The current CEO, Oliver Zipse, will step down the day before, following a mutual agreement with the board. Nedeljković, born in Kruševac, has been with...

Pogačar and Garnbret Once Again Named Slovenia’s Best Athletes

Pogačar, who topped the men’s category with 321 points, delivered a career-best season. Racing in the rainbow jersey, he secured his fourth Tour de...

Slovenia: President and PM Clash Over Ambassadorial Appointments

Prime Minister Robert Golob criticized the president for discussing the confidential selection process in public, calling it a breach of established diplomatic practice. Pirc Musar...

Financial Abuse and Neglect: Half of Women Killed in Serbia Are Over 65

A recent analysis by the Gerontological Society of Serbia shows that 13.1% of women over 65 experienced financial abuse by close relatives in the...

Croatia Signs €328 Million Deal In Paris

The agreements were formalized on 8 December 2025 in Paris, with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessing the signing. The...

Serbia Opens Digital Platform for Reporting Illegal Buildings

Serbia has opened a new digital platform for citizens to report illegal buildings, marking the start of a simplified two-month legalization process under recently...

CKB Named Montenegro’s Bank of the Year

CKB has been named Montenegro’s Bank of the Year by prestigious international magazine The Banker, reaffirming its position as the country’s largest and most...

Jere Hribar Becomes New European 50 m Freestyle Champion

Young Croatian swimmer Jere Hribar clinched gold in the 50-metre freestyle at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin, touching the wall at 20.70...

High Above Novi Sad

Novella — The Address of the Future for Companies and Visionaries Across the Region

At a time when the boundaries between work, life, and investment are increasingly intertwined, Novi Sad gains a business center that brings all these...

Albania Aims For 60% Digital Payments by 2030

Albania has officially kicked off the “Cashless Albania 2030” initiative, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on cash and accelerate the transition to digital...

How Frequent Is Family-Based Care For The Elderly In Serbia

Nearly 1,000 people used this service last year, yet fewer than half of social work centres currently offer it, according to data from the...

Zagreb Unveils Plans For Safer Nights In The City

The city of Zagreb has launched a new initiative called Safer Night‑Time Environments in the City of Zagreb, aimed at making night-time events safer...

EasyJet Strengthens Its Footprint in Slovenia With Acquisition of Adria Tehnika

EasyJet has agreed to acquire Adria Tehnika, the aircraft maintenance provider based at Ljubljana Airport, further solidifying its presence in Slovenia’s aviation sector. The...

Croatia Unveils €2.18 Billion Defence Modernisation Plan

Croatia has approved a €2.18 billion military modernisation package, marking one of the country’s most significant defence investments to date, Croatia Week reports. The...

Maxi Launches Holiday Initiative “Food for All”

Maxi has kicked off its annual holiday initiative “Food for All”, inviting citizens across Serbia to support local food banks by volunteering on the...

Dexpress Appoints Vladimir Vidaković as New CEO, Announces Major Growth Plans

Dexpress, part of United Group, has appointed Vladimir Vidaković as its new CEO. Vidaković brings over 20 years of experience from major regional companies,...

Slovenian Parliament Approves Weapons Amnesty Bill

Slovenia’s National Assembly has passed a weapons amnesty bill in a near-unanimous vote, allowing owners of illegal firearms and ammunition to hand them over...

Makarska Recognized Among Top 3 European Cities for Innovative Retail Revival

Makarska has been named one of the top three finalists for the prestigious European Capitals of Small Retail award for 2026. The recognition highlights...

RATEL Grants 5G Licenses to Telekom, Yettel and A1 Serbia

Serbia’s regulatory authority for electronic communications and postal services, RATEL, has awarded 5G licenses to Telekom Srbija, Yettel and A1 Serbia. The operators paid...

Slovenia Wraps Up as UN Security Council Chair

Slovenia has assumed the rotating chair of the UN Security Council for December, marking the final month of its two-year term as a non-permanent...

Dubrovnik Will Host One More WTA Tournament

Dubrovnik will welcome a new WTA event at the end of March 2026, with the WTA Dubrovnik Open set to take place from March...

Evangelical Church Installs New Bishop Focused on Openness and Dialogue

Aleksander Erniša, 45, has officially taken over as bishop of the Slovenian Evangelical Lutheran Church, the country’s second-largest Christian denomination. Installed during a ceremony...

Croatia’s New Fiscalisation Law to Transform Invoicing From 2026

Croatia will introduce a major overhaul of its fiscal system on 1 January 2026, when the new Fiscalisation 2.0 law comes into force. Under...

North Macedonian Company Gives 4-Day Work Week a Try Starting 2026

Magnometal, a North Macedonian company specializing in construction and road infrastructure equipment, will introduce a four-day work week for all employees starting January 1,...

Huge Price Gaps in Serbia’s Housing Market: Belgrade up to €9,000/m², Subotica and Kraljevo the Cheapest

Data collected from three major listing platforms confirms that Belgrade remains by far the most expensive market, driven by luxury developments and high demand...

€3.4 Million Allocated For Six Croatian Projects Outside Croatia

The Croatian Government has approved the allocation of €3.4 million for six projects in 2025, aimed at supporting Croat communities living outside Croatia —...

Albania Plans Fully EU-Aligned Customs System by 2030

Albania has adopted a new strategy aiming to fully harmonize its customs information systems with those of the European Union by 2030. The plan,...

Positive Trends in Montenegro’s Banking Sector Highlighted by Central Bank

The CBCG noted that the banking system remains stable, well-capitalized, and liquid, with continued growth in major balance sheet positions. In the first month...

Brussels Flags Slovenia’s Rising Spending Ahead of 2026 Budget

Brussels has cautioned Slovenia that its 2026 budget plan risks breaching the EU’s fiscal rules, with projected net expenditure growth outpacing the maximum allowed...

Anta Sports Becomes Top Candidate for Puma Takeover

According to sources, Anta is working with advisers to evaluate the potential offer and could team up with a private equity fund if it...

Nelt’s ‘Uspon 2030’ Strategy Delivers Early Gains

Nelt Group expects revenues of €1.5 billion in 2025, a 9% rise from last year, driven by the early results of its long-term strategy “Uspon 2030.” More than €30 million of...

Zadar Connected to Munich This Winter With Direct Flights

Croatia Airlines will connect Zadar and Munich with a direct winter route running from 28 November 2025 to 6 January 2026. Flights will operate...

EU Adopts 2026 Budget Focused on Competitiveness and Security

The European Parliament has approved the EU budget for 2026, worth €192.8 billion in commitments and €190.1 billion in payments. The plan prioritises research,...

Koper Port Enters Joint Venture With French Shipping Giant

Koper Port operator Luka Koper and French shipping giant CMA CGM are establishing a joint venture dedicated to car transshipment, following strengthened cooperation announced...

Serbia Gives Russian Owners 50 Days To Find New Buyer For NIS

If no buyer is found within that period, Serbia will introduce its own management into the company and offer the Russian side the highest...

EU and World Bank Sign €54 Million Grant for Western Balkan Transport

The European Union and the World Bank signed a €54 million grant agreement in Tirana on Friday to support safer and more sustainable transport...

Slovenia Cuts Air Navigation Fee To Strengthen Air Connectivity

The Infrastructure Ministry noted that high terminal charges have long discouraged airlines from choosing Ljubljana over airports in neighbouring states. Under the government decision...

Slovenians Reject Assisted Dying Law

Slovenian voters have rejected a proposed law that would allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults experiencing unbearable suffering to end their lives with medical...

G20 Summit Opens Under Shadow of US Boycott and Ukraine Tensions

The two-day G20 summit opens today amid an unusually strained atmosphere, marked by a US boycott and sharp disagreements over Washington’s proposed peace plan...

Cash Loans See Strongest Increase in Serbia in October

Household borrowing in Serbia increased by 2% in October compared to September, reaching 1.873 trillion dinars, data from the Association of Serbian Banks shows....

Croatia Proposes Stricter Housing Rules for Foreign Workers

Croatia’s Ministry of the Interior has proposed a new set of accommodation rules aimed at improving living conditions for third-country workers. The draft regulation...

Who Drinks the Most Serbian Rakija

Serbia exported nearly 4,000 tons of strong alcoholic beverages in 2024, worth around 2.5 billion dinars, and once again the biggest buyer was Croatia....

Blue Heron Wins Top Honor at Ljubljana International Film Festival

Blue Heron, the contemplative and emotionally charged debut by Canadian-Hungarian director Sophy Romvari, claimed the prestigious Kingfisher Award at the 36th Ljubljana International Film...

Imlek Changes Ownership

Serbia’s leading dairy producer Imlek will soon have new owners, as entrepreneur Andrej Jovanović and the company’s current CEO Bojan Radun signed an agreement...

Who’s In and Who’s Still Fighting For A Ticket To 2026 World Cup

Croatia topped Group L and booked its place at the World Cup without drama. Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kosovo*, both finishing second in their...

British Airways To Launch London–Tivat Route Next May

British Airways will introduce a seasonal London Heathrow – Tivat service starting 14 May, Montenegro’s Minister of Transport Maja Vukićević confirmed on Thursday. The...

Slovenia and Uzbekistan Deepen Economic Partnership

The renewed momentum follows the visit of an Uzbekistani delegation to Ljubljana, led by Investment, Industry and Trade Minister Laziz Kudratov, for a session...

Lenny Kravitz to Return to Croatia for a Concert in Pula

This will be his second concert in the city after a widely praised performance in 2024, which drew fans from across the region. The upcoming...

European Salary Rankings and the Top Earner in the Former SFRY

According to the latest comparative data, Slovenia leads the ex-SFRY states with the highest average net monthly salary, reaching €1,610. It is followed by...

Major Fire Breaks Out At Zagreb’s Vjesnik Skyscraper

The blaze, which started shortly before 11 p.m., triggered a major emergency response involving 93 firefighters and 30 vehicles. The cause of the fire...

Slovenian Parliament Passes New Police Powers Legislation

The law, backed by a broad cross-party majority, significantly expands police authority in designated “security-risk areas,” enabling photo, video, and audio surveillance when lives...

Albania: Private Sector Employment Up 3.4% as Wages Rise 9.5%

Employment in the non-agricultural private sector rose by 3.4%, while the unemployment rate declined to 8.5%—one of the lowest levels recorded in recent years....

New Socialist Party Enters Slovenia’s Pre-Election Landscape

The party promotes a strongly left-wing, anti-capitalist platform focused on social and climate justice, peace-oriented foreign policy, withdrawal from NATO, and opposition to arms...

Wind, Talk to Me Wins Golden Pram At Zagreb Film Festival

The feature film Wind, Talk to Me, directed by Serbian filmmaker Stefan Đorđević, has won the Golden Pram for Best Feature Film at the...

Phone And Online Scams Sweep Montenegro

Phone and internet scams have become one of Montenegro’s fastest-growing security concerns, as daily life continues shifting deeper into the digital sphere. Cybersecurity specialist...

Vučić Says Serbia Must Avoid NIS Nationalisation At All Costs

Aleksandar Vučić said the government is determined to avoid any form of nationalisation or seizure of property in the case of oil company NIS,...

Croatia And United States Affirm Strong Defence Partnership

Croatia and the United States reaffirmed their strong defence partnership during the first official meeting between Croatia’s Defence Minister Ivan Anušić and newly appointed...

EU Sees Rise In New Business Registrations

The European Union recorded a 4% increase in new business registrations in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, according...

Western Balkans 2030 Conference Brings Together Regional and Global Leaders

Western Balkans decision-makers gathered in Belgrade to confront the region’s defining challenges — accelerating EU integration, delivering a realistic green transition, and unlocking digital...

Japan’s Long-Term Vision for the Western Balkans

The Fireside Chat Japan's Innovative Approach to the Western Balkans at the “Western Balkans 2030 – Connecting Today’s Efforts to Tomorrow’s Europe” conference brought...

How Digitalisation Can Accelerate the Western Balkans

The third panel of the “Western Balkans 2030 – Connecting Today’s Efforts to Tomorrow’s Europe” conference opened a forward-looking debate on how digitalisation can...

How the Western Balkans Plans Its Energy Shift

The second panel of the “Western Balkans 2030 – Connecting Today’s Efforts to Tomorrow’s Europe” conference, organised by The Region magazine with the support...

Slovenian Parliament Approves Winter Bonus Bill

While the measure is being promoted as a way to ease the cost of living, employers warn it could strain companies’ liquidity and public...

Having One Job is Not Enough To Live Comfortabily in Croatia 

Common second jobs include service sector roles such as waiting tables, cleaning, passenger transport, and occasional manual work. Many feel that a single salary is...

North Macedonia to Tax Temu and AliExpress Shipments

The proposed change removes the VAT exemption for parcels worth up to €22, meaning all goods ordered from abroad by individuals will now be...

Regional Integration and EU Accession: The Investment Case

The opening panel of the “Western Balkans 2030 – Connecting Today’s Efforts to Tomorrow’s Europe” conference, organised by The Region magazine with the support...

Croatia To Begin Local Production Of Groundbreaking CAR-T Cancer Therapy

The initiative, led by Zaklada Zora, marks a milestone in the country’s medical advancement and is set to make Croatia one of the few...

Serbian Startups Shine At Web Summit in Lisbon

Four Serbian startups — MyFlow, Njuppa, Codekido, and FinoApp — showcased their innovations at the “Showcase” program of the Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon,...

EIB Global Strengthens Partnership With North Macedonia

As the EU bank, the EIB has invested €1.6 billion in North Macedonia in sustainable projects, leading to better water supply and sanitation conditions, modern transport...

Western Balkans 2030 Conference Opens in Belgrade

TThe Western Balkans 2030 – Connecting Today’s Efforts to Tomorrow’s Europe conference opened this morning in Belgrade’s Sava Centre, bringing together an impressive audience...

One Montenegro Wins Gold and Silver at KOMference 2025

One Montenegro has won two prestigious awards at KOMference 2025 in Split, gold for its CSR campaign “Girls in ICT” and silver for the...

DHL Opens State-of-the-Art Logistics Centre Near Ljubljana Airport

The Slovenian branch of DHL, one of the world’s largest logistics and courier companies, has inaugurated a cutting-edge logistics centre in the vicinity of...

Long-Term Unemployment Remains a Challenge for the EU

Despite the European Union’s relatively low overall unemployment rate, long-term unemployment continues to pose a serious challenge across the bloc. More than four million...

From Belgrade To Vienna In Just Six Hours By Train

The new direct railway connection, jointly operated by Serbian, Hungarian, and Austrian railways, is expected to begin service in 2026, extending the long-anticipated Belgrade–Budapest...

Albania’s PM Promises €700 Minimum Wage by 2029

Starting January 2026, the minimum wage will increase to €500, directly benefiting more than 307,000 workers. Edi Rama framed the plan as part of...

‘Building Boom’ Strengthens Croatia’s Economy

The industry’s rapid growth — driven by new housing projects, tourism investments, and large-scale infrastructure works — reflects both the country’s economic resilience and...

3,000 New Jobs as Chinese Textile Giant Sets Up in Serbia

The announcement came after a meeting between the company’s president, Cai Shuqing, and Serbia’s Minister of Economy, Adrijana Mesarović, in Keqiao, China — one...

New Diesel Train Brings Northern Croatia Closer to Zagreb

Northern Croatia’s rail network took a major step forward this week with the launch of a new diesel multiple unit on the Varaždin–Čakovec regional...

North Macedonia: Inflation Drops Slightly, Food and Drinks Keep Getting More Expensive

In North Macedonia, overall inflation showed a slight decrease in October, yet households continued to feel the pressure from rising prices of essential goods According...

Sportina Placed in Receivership After Failed Debt Settlement

The Kranj District Court launched the procedure on 6 November, with creditors given until 6 February 2026 to file claims. A total of 644 creditors...

EU Turns a Blind Eye to Montenegro’s Fiscal Troubles

According to Dokić, the European Commission “looked the other way” in its Montenegro progress report, showing a softer tone as the country is seen...

The Real Cost of Owning a Home in Belgrade

Buying an apartment in Belgrade involves far more than just paying the seller. One of the main expenses is the 2.5% property transfer tax,...

Telekom Srbija to Take Over Orion Telekom Subscribers

This will be carried out through a formal reorganization of the three sister companies within the Orion group, enabling the legal transfer of user...

Slovenia: Roadside Breath Tests No Longer Valid as Legal Evidence

The decision, which deems the current provision unconstitutional, gives the National Assembly one year to find a new legal solution. For nearly three decades, handheld...

Breaking the Myths: Saving is Not Just for the Wealthy

In Serbia, savings have reached record levels in 2025, with citizens increasingly opting for shorter deposit terms between three and six months, a sign...

North Macedonia and Bulgaria to Sign Agreement for Cross-Border Railway Tunnel

The ceremony will include representatives from the European Commission, EU and NATO diplomatic missions in Bulgaria, and major financial institutions such as the European...

First Digital Tolling Portals on A3 in Croatia

Work began on 4 November along the A3 motorway between Popovača and Novska, where three portals will be positioned directly on the highway and...

Celje Earns UNESCO Title For Literature And Creativity

As Slovenia’s third largest city, Celje was honoured for its strong literary heritage, vibrant reading culture, and creative community spirit. Home to numerous public libraries,...

EIB Opens Office in Podgorica

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has officially opened its new representation office in Podgorica, marking a major milestone in Montenegro’s partnership with European institutions....

Lex Specialis vs. Rule of Law

The proposed legislation, bypassing public debate and anti-corruption assessments, would effectively legalize past irregularities while tailoring rules to hidden interests. Critics warn that such...

Wizz Air Launches Affordable “Business Class”

The initiative will initially roll out on five routes, including London, Rome, and Budapest. The concept is simple: the middle seat in the first row...

Secret Tunnel From 1944 to Become A New Attraction

The 70-metre-long tunnel, originally designed as an air raid shelter, will offer visitors an immersive experience with sound and visual effects rather than conventional...

One Year On — Still No Accountability

Tens of thousands of citizens, students, and families gathered in Novi Sad yesterday to mark one year since the tragic collapse of the railway...

Croatian President Meets Pope Leo XIV

President of Croatia Zoran Milanović and his wife Sanja Musić Milanović met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, where the president...

Albania Updates Criminal Code to Boost Business Transparency and Justice

Justice Minister Besfort Lamallari emphasized that the Code is intended to be long-lasting, addressing economic crime, tax evasion, financial market abuses, cryptocurrencies, and money...

New Rijeka Gateway Terminal Officially Opens

Croatia has officially inaugurated the new Rijeka Gateway container terminal, marking a major milestone in the country’s transport and maritime infrastructure. Described as one...

NBS: Dinar Savings on the Rise, Foreign Currency Deposits Reach €15.9 Billion

Marking World Savings Day, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced that both dinar and foreign currency savings are growing, with a particularly strong...

Will Nutella Soon Be a Luxury Item?

Nutella fans might have to dig deeper into their pockets soon, as Italy’s hazelnut harvest has dropped to around 70,000 tonnes this year —...

Two Major Tourist Roads and Heritage Sites in Southern Albania to Be Completed by Mid-2026

Infrastructure and tourism development works in several Albanian tourist areas, financed through a World Bank loan, are expected to be completed by June 2026,...

Milk Prices Could Soon Rise in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Consumers in Bosnia and Herzegovina may soon face higher milk prices, as producers from Tuzla Canton warn that increases are unavoidable due to unfavorable...

Slovenia Unveils Sweeping Security Reforms After Fatal Assault Sparks Mass Protests

Slovenia’s government has announced an emergency package of security and social reforms after a fatal assault allegedly committed by a Roma man in Novo...

North Macedonia Hosts Global Forum on Sustainable Energy

North Macedonia hosted the 14th International Energy Forum for Sustainable Development, bringing together around 500 representatives from 70 countries. The forum emphasized that energy...

Lukoil Announces Sale of Foreign Assets Amid U.S. Sanctions

In a statement published on its website, Lukoil said that it has already begun reviewing offers from potential buyers. The sale process is being...

Atlantic Group Reports €879 Million In Sales Revenue

Despite strong sales, the company said profitability remains under pressure due to record-high coffee and cocoa prices and higher labor costs. As a result,...

Ana Novčić

Inside the Power Shift

POWER LOOKS DIFFERENT TODAY. Not just in who holds it, but in how it works. Across the Adria region, the traditional symbols of authority—titles,...

Regional Power

The Leaders Defining Adria

Power, purpose, and the people shaping a region in transformation There comes a point in every region’s story when the conversation shifts—from who we once...

The Succession Test

Keeping Power in the Family

Adria’s family businesses face their greatest challenge yet — passing the torch without losing their soul. In the Adria region, the most delicate transfer of...

The Algorithm Age

The Minister Who Isn’t Human

When an Avatar Joins the Cabinet, Politics and Algorithms Collide In a world still debating AI’s limits, Albania simply acted — granting a seat at...

By Edin Mehic

The 1% Rule That Transformed My Business

Ive failed more times than I’ve succeeded. My entrepreneurial journey wasn’t built on viral moments or overnight breakthroughs. It was built on rubble, companies...

Roundtable

The Age of Conveners

In a world saturated with noise, convening has become one of the rare acts that still create meaning. The ability to bring people together...

Founder and CEO of Sustineri Partners, and Executive Director of the Adria Future Summit

Biljana Braithwaite

What Does It Take to Bring the Right People Into the Same Room — and Make Them Speak Honestly? It takes trust — not only...

Director, Sarajevo Business Forum; Director of Marketing and Communications, BBI Bank

Amra Babić

What Does It Take to Bring the Right People Into the Same Room — and Make Them Speak Honestly? Honest dialogue doesn’t happen by chance...

Secretary-General, Bled Strategic Forum; National Coordinator for the Western Balkans, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia

Peter Grk

What Does It Take to Bring the Right People Into the Same Room — and Make Them Speak Honestly? Transparency is the starting point. When...

President, Serbian Association of Economists; Founder, Kopaonik Business Forum

Aleksandar Vlahović

What Does It Take to Bring the Right People Into the Same Room — and Make Them Speak Honestly? For more than three decades, the...

Nelt Group

An Investment That Shapes Generations

Nelt and UNICEF: Building Education for the 21st Century In a world where change moves faster than ever, education has become the foundation on which...

Adria 2030

The New Growth Map

How a coastline once divided by borders is quietly building Europe’s next growth story Some regions are made by geography; others, by momentum. The Adria...

By Dragana Đermanović

If This Region Were a Company, What Kind of CEO Would It Need?

This region—our region—is a peculiar formation. Its form is stunning: mountainous and sunlit, rough and radiant, with valleys that open like palms and coastlines that...

By Mila Jović

Women Who Lead A New Balance of Power

In a luminous hall in Belgrade earlier this autumn, more than four hundred women from across the Adriatic–Danube region gathered to talk about power...

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour

When Europe Visits

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour and the Stakes of Integration In October, Ursula von der Leyen set out on a journey that could redefine...

By Marko Nikolić

Europe’s Quiet Power Game in Adria

How Brussels and Vienna view the region’s next chapter of investment and integration For once, the most consequential moves in Europe’s geopolitical chessboard aren’t happening...

Končar Group

Končar Group – From Industrial Symbol to Global Leader

Throughout more than a century of excellence, KONČAR has transformed from a historical symbol of industrial strength into a technology leader driving the future...

Crossroads

What’s Next for Adria’s Economy

Economic leaders in the Adriatic rim map a path from fragility to momentum A Region At A Ridge The Adriatic arc — from Slovenia and Croatia...

Novica Vuković, Ministry of Finance of Montenegro

The Price of Stability

Montenegro’s Finance Minister on Foresight, Reform, and the Future of Trust At dawn in Podgorica’s Ministry of Finance, Novica Vuković’s team is already poring over...

Beyond Borders

Five Roads That Redefine Adria

From mountain passes to coastal ribbons of light. The Adria is usually seen from the water — islands, sails, and the long blue horizon. Yet...

Foundations

Legacy Projects That Will Outlast Us

From rail corridors to renewable megaprojects — how the region is building for the future On a mild morning in Koper, Slovenia, engineers inspect a...

Luštica Bay

A New View on Coastal Life & Golf-side Living

A limited collection of townhouses at The Peaks There are some mornings when life’s intangibles seem to beautifully align and you instinctively know that it...

Overview

Signals of a Shifting Region

Every quarter tells a different story. The Adria region’s new one is quieter, more layered — a story of recalibration rather than acceleration. Growth...

The Legacy of Mila Gojsalić

The Woman Who Blew Up an Empire

She was young. She was outnumbered. And she was not going to let them pass. In the 16th century, during one of the Ottoman Empire’s...

Wildscope

The Return of the Wolves

Once hunted to the edge of extinction, the wolves of the Adria mountains are finding their way back. Their story is one of instinct,...

Bookshelf

Stories Worth Your Attention

Selected by a reader who believes that great books don’t have borders — only readers who cross them. Bookshelves, like people, reveal what you value....

Gordana Mićić, Comedian, Observer, Occasional Truth-Teller

Integrity Not Included

Nobody said integrity was easy… and boy, isn’t that the understatement of the year? Integrity today is like a Nokia 3310 — everyone remembers it...

Over 250 Workers Jobless After Kentaur Shuts Down Factory in Vranje

The Danish-owned company Kentaur Balkans has abruptly closed its factory in Vranje, Serbia, leaving around 250 workers without jobs. Employees were prevented from entering...

Medojević: Building Social Housing Should Be a Top Priority

Marina Medojević is the president of the Food Bank Montenegro, a non-governmental organization focused on reducing food waste and providing assistance to vulnerable social...

“Little Trouble Girls” Triumphs at the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film

The sensual coming-of-age story follows 16-year-old Lucija (Jara Sofija Ostan) during a choral retreat, exploring themes of identity and emotional awakening. Ostan received the...

Croatia to Open Long-Awaited National Children’s Hospital

A formal agreement between the Ministry of Health and construction consortium Kamgrad d.o.o. marks the start of the project, with the first phase expected...

Strikes in North Macedonia: Constitutional Right Faces Legal Limitations

Article 236 of the Labor Relations Law specifies that only trade unions and their higher-level associations may legally call a strike. Strikes organized by...

Docentric Named Slovenia’s Best High-Growth Business for 2025

The Silver Gazelle went to biotech firm Jafral, while Acryform, a European maker of acrylic windows for recreational vehicles, took the Bronze. Docentric, which develops...

Macron Strengthens Ties with Slovenia During First Presidential Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron paid his first official visit to Slovenia, aiming to boost bilateral relations and explore cooperation in key sectors. During his...

Croatia Launches Major Road Projects on Korčula and Pelješac

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković visited Dubrovnik-Neretva County to mark the start of two key transport...

DRI Issues Positive Opinion on ANB Financial Report

Montenegro’s State Audit Institution (DRI) has given a positive opinion on the financial report of the National Security Agency (ANB) for the previous year....

Krka CEO Jože Colarič Honoured for Driving Innovation and Social Responsibility

Jože Colarič, CEO of Slovenian pharmaceutical giant Krka, received the Golden Order of Merit for his contributions to the country’s economy, pharma sector, and...

Average Salaries in the Region: Lowest in Macedonia, Highest in Croatia

Recent data shows that average net salaries in the region range from €740 to €1,444, with Croatia leading by a wide margin. As of...

Top European Electricity Exporters: Sweden and France Lead the Way

According to 2024 Eurostat data, 13 out of 35 European countries were net exporters of electricity, while 21 were net importers. On average, EU...

North Macedonia Secures Gas Supply Despite EU Ban on Russian Imports

North Macedonian Energy Minister Sanja Bozinovska reassured the public that there is no risk of gas supply cuts despite the EU decision to stop...

Serbia Signs Two Key Agreements to Boost Waste Management

Serbia’s Environment Minister Sara Pavkov signed two significant agreements to enhance waste management across the country, aligning operations with the highest European standards. The...

Final Season of Outer Banks Begins Filming in Dubrovnik

Filming for the fifth and final season of Netflix’s popular series Outer Banks has officially commenced in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The production began in late...

Airport Unions: Government’s Decision to Abandon Concession Serves National Interest

Representatives of Montenegro’s airport unions have welcomed the government’s decision to forego airport concessions, calling it a strategic move in the interest of the...

Cigarette Prices Could Double Due to EU Plan

The European Commission has proposed a significant increase in taxes on tobacco products, which could raise cigarette prices by up to €7. The plan includes...

Luka Dončić Named LA Community Ambassador for FIFA World Cup 2026

Slovenian basketball star Luka Dončić has been appointed as a Community Ambassador for Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city’s...

€200 Million Pical Resort to Redefine Tourism in Poreč by 2026

The €200 million Pical 5-star Resort, currently under construction in Poreč, is being hailed as Croatia’s most ambitious tourism project and a model of...

Josip Glasnović Crowned World Champion in Trap Shooting

Croatia’s Josip Glasnović has won gold at the World Shotgun Championships in Athens, becoming world champion in trap shooting and completing his collection of...

North Macedonian Airports Add New Winter Destinations

North Macedonian airports will be connected to ten new destinations this winter, the General Manager of TAV Macedonia, Nexhat Kurt, announced. The winter schedule,...

Vladimir Prebilič Launches New Centre-Left Party “Renaissance”

The party, launched on 15 October in Kočevje—where Prebilič served as mayor for 14 years—seeks to restore “decency, normalcy, and moderation” in politics ahead...

NGO Warns: Serbia’s New Enforcement Law Fails to Protect Poorest Citizens

The organization stated that the government has once again missed an opportunity to address deep-rooted issues of poverty, homelessness, and housing insecurity. According to A11,...

Wizz Air Chooses Podgorica as New Base

He emphasized that this move will significantly boost air connectivity, reaching levels Montenegro has never experienced before. The announcement comes during a year when...

Vučić Says Serbia Can Buy Russian Stake in NIS, but Moscow Prefers Third-Party Sale

The offer was made during a recent meeting with Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Board at Gazprom Neft, and Pavel Sorokin, Deputy Minister of...

Croatian Passport Among the World’s Strongest

This achievement places Croatia alongside nations such as Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, reflecting the country’s rising international...

The Only City in the Balkans Built on Nine Rivers

Surrounded by the mountains Grmeč, Mulež, and Behremaginica, the town’s landscape is shaped by the Sana River and its eight tributaries — Saniča, Bliha,...

NATO in Slovenia: Members Must Boost Defence Spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, visiting Slovenia for the occasion, praised the country’s “credible” plan to gradually raise defence spending to 3% of GDP...

European Stocks Dip as Gold Rises Above $4,100 Ahead of Eurozone Data

Gold traded above $4,100 an ounce, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of the start of the third-quarter earnings season. Major companies, including ASML, LVMH, and...

Bazaar Returns: Zagreb’s First Urban Market Reopens

Entry is free, and the event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., bringing together around 50 exhibitors showcasing designer clothing, vintage items,...

Non-EU Truck Drivers Face Travel Restrictions Amid New Rules

Truck drivers from non-EU countries are confronting significant challenges due to recent European Union regulations that treat them as tourists, limiting their stay in...

From Dalmatia to New York: Split’s First Direct Link

This marks the first-ever direct air connection between Split and the United States. The service will operate three times a week, utilizing a Boeing...

Ferrari and Maserati Enter the Electric Vehicle Market

Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Elettrica, boasting over 1,000 hp, four in-house-developed electric motors, a 0-100 km/h time under 2.5 seconds,...

UN Business and Human Rights Working Group Visits Serbia’s Zijin Copper Operations

The delegation toured the metallurgical complex and met with company management to gain firsthand insights into the company’s operations, future plans, and efforts to...

10 Croatian Hotels Receive New MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Key is a global accolade celebrating exceptional hotels that combine outstanding service, design, and guest experiences. This year, 2,457 properties worldwide earned...

Slovenian Business Club and Expo 2027 Team Foster Regional Business Cooperation

Representatives of EXPO 2027 Belgrade and the Slovenian Business Club met at the Expo 2027 Playground at the Belgrade Fair to discuss new avenues for collaboration between Serbian...

Ljubljana Gallery Honors Avant-Garde Visionary Avgust Černigoj

Atelje Lučka & Avgust, is marking the 40th anniversary of avant-garde pioneer Avgust Černigoj’s death with an exhibition titled Homage to Černigoj, opening on...

US Senate Confirms Nicole McGraw as New Ambassador to Croatia

The US Embassy in Zagreb congratulated Nicole McGraw on platform X, sharing a photo of her with President Donald Trump, and expressed eagerness to...

Greece Faces European Court of Justice Over Duty-Free Violations

Greece continues to exempt products sold at duty-free shops on its land borders with Macedonia, Albania, and Turkey, even though this exemption was only...

Germany to Raise Retirement Age to 70

Speaking on the ARD public broadcaster, Jens Spahn explained that as life expectancy rises, people will need to work longer to maintain the sustainability...

Raiffeisen Introduces Safer and Smarter Visa Cards in Serbia

Key information such as card number, CVV, and expiry date are now accessible only through the Raiffeisen Moja mBanka mobile app, enhancing security and...

This Is What Jeff Bezos Would Ask You in a Job Interview

In interviews, he focuses on questions that reveal candidates’ curiosity, problem-solving skills, and long-term thinking, rather than just their resume achievements. He often asks...

Pogačar Makes Tre Valli Varesine Look Effortless

Covering 200.3 km with 3,400 metres of elevation gain, the Slovenian executed a masterful strategy, letting his UAE Emirates-XRG team control the pace early...

Montenegro Launches First SEPA Transactions

Montenegro has officially become an operational member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), enabling citizens and businesses to send and receive euros across...

COMING CON #22: AI, Human Value, and the Future of IT in Serbia

This year’s edition carries the slogan “Artificial Intelligence, Human Value” and focuses on the opportunities and challenges of AI in business. In addition to AI,...

Zagreb Film Festival Set to Return November 10–16: What to Expect

The 23rd edition of the Zagreb Film Festival (ZFF) will take place from November 10 to 16 at multiple venues across the city –...

Air Serbia Launches Limited-Time Promo on Flights

Travelers can book now for trips scheduled between October 26, 2025, and August 31, 2026, making it easier to plan autumn, winter, spring, or...

Slavonika Now Reaches Hungary: Croatia Completes Corridor Vc

This milestone marks the culmination of nearly two decades of construction, forging a seamless north-south route from Budapest to the Adriatic port of Ploče. The...

Velje Brdo: Montenegro’s Ambitious New Urban Development

Situated just outside of Podgorica, this initiative represents a major step in modernizing the region and expanding housing, commercial, and recreational spaces. Velje Brdo is...

Rising Costs and Higher Wages: Serbia Faces Mixed Economic Signals

While the government has increased the minimum wage and raised salaries in education and healthcare, prices for electricity and heating have also gone up...

Slovenia and Italy Unite Through Basketball

Part of the European Capital of Culture project, the court features two parallel half-courts: one where players shoot towards Italy, the other towards Slovenia....

Croatian Youth Leave Parental Homes Later Than EU Peers

Countries with similarly late departures include Slovakia, Greece, Italy, and Spain, while Nordic countries like Finland, Denmark, and Sweden see young people leaving home...

EBRD and MK Group Sign €40 Million Loan Agreement

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and MK Group have signed a €40 million loan agreement aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of...

North Macedonia’s Public Sector Debt Reaches €670 Million

Municipalities, public enterprises, and state institutions are among the largest debtors, highlighting structural weaknesses in financial management. Local governments reportedly owe suppliers, banks, and...

Belgrade to Host International Furniture Fair October 8–12

Furniture manufacturers, designers, distributors, and retailers will present a wide range of products, from modern and minimalist to classic and rustic styles, with special...

Croatian Tourism Minister Urges Wise Pricing for 2026 Amid Rising Competition

Speaking at the Tourism 365 conference in Opatija, he noted that stronger price competitiveness could have delivered even better results in 2025. This year’s figures...

End of an Era: AC Milan and Inter Milan Are Finally Going Their Separate Ways

The vote followed nearly 12 hours of debates and still requires official confirmation by the city government. The 99-year-old stadium is famously known as...

Taxi Drivers Across BiH Announce Strict Measures Against Illegal Ride-Hailing Apps

Representatives from Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Zenica, Mostar, and other cities say the spread of unlicensed platforms is threatening their livelihoods and undermining passenger...

Croatia Airlines Introduces World’s First 127-Seat Airbus A220-100

This is the world’s first A220-100 with 127 seats, making it the highest-capacity model currently in service. The airline plans to expand its A220...

Strike at Serbian Agricultural Institute Over Pay and Health Coverage

Many staff work with chemicals and pesticides, and some have faced serious health issues, including tumors. Union representatives emphasized that over half the employees earn...

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 communicate and interact digitally. Zuckerberg highlighted...

ProCredit Launches ProConnect Platform

The platform is the first of its kind in the region, offering firms the ability to present their products and services, seek partners, and...

Domovina Program Encourages Youth with Croatian Roots to Relocate

The program offers support and resources to help participants integrate, including language courses, cultural immersion, and assistance with employment opportunities. The goal is to strengthen...

Montenegro Invests Over €350,000 in Modernizing Education

The program focuses on equipping schools with advanced technology, enhancing digital learning tools, and improving overall teaching conditions. Officials highlighted that this investment marks the...

Slovenian parliament adopts “Never Again” declaration 

Government leaders framed the move as a recommitment to human rights and collective remembrance. The declaration follows a broader regional debate about political polarization,...

North Macedonia Named Partner Country at Novi Sad Tourism Fair

The recognition is seen as an opportunity to promote Macedonian destinations, strengthen cross-border tourism ties, and showcase the country’s cultural and natural attractions to...

Albania Lags Behind in Online Banking Adoption

Despite the rapid expansion of fintech and e-payments in the region, traditional in-person transactions still dominate in Albania. Experts warn that stronger efforts in...

EBRD Flags Risks to Serbia’s Growth Amid Political and Global Pressures

However, the Bank warns that domestic political tensions and global trade disruptions could weigh heavily on exports, foreign investment, and structural reforms. Growth slowed to...

The 100 EXPO In Sarajevo

The event will showcase 1,500 firms, with a strong focus on investment opportunities and sustainable development. 300 companies from BiH, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, and...

Croatia to Open Final Highway Link to Hungary

The new section will further integrate Central and Southeastern Europe, easing passenger and freight movement across borders. Officials emphasize that the project will boost trade,...

Belgrade Hosts Forbes Women’s Summit 2025

The Forbes Women’s Summit 2025, that will be held in Belgrade today, continues its mission to empower women across various sectors, including business, science,...

Montenegro Issues €1.2 Million in Tourism Fines

Most penalties targeted unregistered accommodation providers and irregularities in catering, highlighting persistent issues with the shadow economy in the tourism sector. Authorities say stricter...

Ljubljana School Introduces Forest Therapy Into Curriculum

The initiative aims to reduce stress, improve concentration, and encourage stronger social interaction among children. Teachers say the outdoor activities not only boost mental well-being...

Montenegro Proposes New Strike Law

The proposal aims to clarify strike procedures, define legal protections for workers, and ensure balance between labor rights and public interest. The draft will be...

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 to 11th. The report ranks 139...

Croatia Faces Critical Shortage of Nurses

Hospitals are particularly affected in intensive care, pediatrics, neonatal, surgical, and internal medicine departments, putting pressure on the healthcare system. In Zagreb, 138 nurses have...

Serbia to Legalize 4.8 Million Unregistered Properties from €100

Under the proposal, about 70% of properties can be legalized for a flat fee of €100, with the most expensive cases—like a 200 m²...

Raising AML Standards in the Region

Experts and regulators from across the Western Balkans gathered to discuss best practices, compliance challenges, and strategies to align local regulations with international standards. The...

Angelina Topić Wins Bronze at World Championships in Japan

At only 20 years old, Angelina Topić cleared 1.97 meters in the final, confirming her status as one of the most promising young athletes...

Croatia to Replace Passport Stamps with Digital System from October 2025

The system applies to citizens of countries outside the EU. On their first entry, travelers will provide fingerprints and a facial image, which will...

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 poached key AI experts from...

Will Croatia Recognize Student Internships as Work Experience?

This country is considering a major change for students and young professionals: recognizing internships as official work experience. The move could help graduates enter...

Tamas Kamarasi Takes Helm of Montenegrin Banking Association

Tamas Kamarasi, President of the Board of Crnogorska Komercijalna Banka (CKB), has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Montenegrin Banking Association. The...

European Business Leaders Gather in Belgrade

Belgrade’s Hotel Metropol played host to a high-level networking cocktail of the Council of European Business Associations and Chambers (CEBAC), bringing together diplomats, ambassadors,...

Stand Up Comedy Uses in the Modern Society & its Future Trends

William Shakespeare once said: "The whole world is a stage, and we are merely players". This could not be truer today as we as...

United Group Faces Governance Turmoil

United Group, a major telecoms and media operator across the Adria region, is grappling with a governance storm. Senior executives have voiced concerns after...

EBRD Trims Stake in Slovenia’s NLB

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reduced its stake in Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB), Slovenia’s largest financial institution. Selling 1 million...

JBS Eyes Expansion in Europe

Brazil’s JBS, the world’s largest meat processor, is turning its attention to Europe, signalling an appetite for acquisitions in a market it views as...

AMM Turns 12: Leadership With a Human Face

The Association of Managers of Montenegro (AMM) celebrated its 12th anniversary not with formal speeches, but with an open exchange of stories and strategies....

Albania Opens Key EU Negotiation Chapters

Albania today officially advanced its EU accession process by opening four new chapters under Cluster 4: Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity. The move was confirmed...

Sarajevo’s Mountain Resorts Shift Focus as Climate Warms

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s mountain resorts, once defined by their snowy slopes, are reinventing themselves as year-round destinations. Rising temperatures and shorter winters have pushed...

Croatia Draws the Line on Adriatic Oil and Gas Expansion

Croatia has confirmed it will not expand its hydrocarbon exploration and production zones in the Adriatic Sea beyond the three already approved sites in...

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 that “Diella,” a digital assistant developed...

Alta Banka Launches €23 Million Bid for Stopanska Banka Bitola

Serbia’s Alta Banka has opened a takeover offer worth nearly €23 million for Stopanska Banka Bitola in North Macedonia, signalling one of the most notable cross-border banking moves in the...

New Leadership at French-Serbian Chamber

The French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce has entered a new chapter with the election of Alexis Brier, Country Chair of TotalEnergies, as its President and Rajko Jovanović,...

Von der Leyen Reaffirms EU Future for Western Balkans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her annual State of the Union address on 10 September to deliver a clear message: the Western Balkans,...

How the U.S. Stole Europe’s Biopharma Crown

When a groundbreaking cancer drug is approved, chances are it will appear in New York or Boston long before Berlin or Paris. Today, 85% of...

European Parliament Raises Alarm Over Serbia’s Protest Crackdown

The European Parliament will this week debate the Serbian government’s handling of protests in Novi Sad, where thousands of citizens recently took to the...

Beno Ceglar Elected New President of AmCham Slovenia

AmCham Slovenia has chosen new leadership at its 27th Annual General Assembly, electing Beno Ceglar, CEO of NIL Slovenia, as President for a two-year term....

Croatia Airlines Showcases New Airbus A220 in Ljubljana

Croatia Airlines has unveiled its brand-new Airbus A220 aircraft at Ljubljana Airport, marking a milestone in the company’s fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft, praised...

UAE’s e& to Expand Serbia’s Kragujevac Data Centre

The UAE’s Emirates Telecommunication Group Company (e&), one of the world’s largest telecom operators, is stepping into Serbia’s digital future. The company has signed...

Olvi Acquires Banjalučka Pivara to Fuel Growth Across Balkans and Mediterranean

The deal, which also includes the brewery’s Serbian subsidiary, marks Olvi’s bold entry into Southeast Europe with ambitions stretching across the Balkans and into...

Split Welcomes the Sailing Elite

The city of Split has become the centre of the sailing world as the 2025 Star World Championship officially opened on 7 September. Over...

Aurora Expeditions Charts New Adriatic Horizons

Aurora Expeditions has opened bookings for its 2027 small-ship cruise programme, offering 21 voyages across 22 countries. The lineup features fresh itineraries through the...

The Ocean Race Europe Heads for Boka Bay

On 7 September, the fleet of The Ocean Race Europe set sail from Genoa on its seventh and final leg—a gruelling 1,600-nautical-mile route toward...

Croatia Moves to Fast-Track Homebuilding with New Law

Croatia’s Ministry of Physical Planning has unveiled a draft Construction Act aimed at modernising the country’s building procedures.  The law would simplify the approval process...

Tear Gas and Defiance in Novi Sad

Novi Sad became the epicentre of political unrest as police clashed with demonstrators demanding snap elections and the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić.  Security forces...

Chinese Embassy Reception Marks Historic Anniversary in Zagreb

The Chinese Embassy in Croatia hosted a reception in Zagreb to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japanese aggression and fascism in...

World Climbs Watch Koper as Garnbret Shines

Slovenia’s coastal city of Koper transformed into an international climbing hub as it hosted the IFSC Climbing World Cup. The competition brought elite athletes...

NALED Honours Women Leaders and Top Contributors for 2025

The National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED) gathered to spotlight the driving force of women shaping Serbia’s business and policy landscape. Among those recognised for...

Luxury Hospitality Expands Along the Adriatic Coast

The Adriatic coastline is stepping into a new chapter of luxury, with high-end hospitality projects redefining what it means to stay by the sea....

One Macedonia Moves Closer to Next-Gen Network

One Macedonia has emerged as the only company to submit an official offer in the public tender for frequency spectrum licences, a process overseen...

FIFA Fines Bosnia Over Fan Misconduct

FIFA has fined the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina CHF 21,000 (about USD 26,000) for fan misbehavior during a June 2026 World Cup qualifier against...

Adriatic Sea A Neglected Cradle of Biodiversity

The Adriatic-Ionian basin is one of Europe’s richest marine ecosystems, yet protection levels remain strikingly low. A new environmental study shows that only 3.4% of its...

Montenegro Appoints Mirjana Kojić as Acting Head of Investment Agency

The Council of Montenegro’s Investment Agency has appointed Mirjana Kojić as acting director. Born in 1977, Kojić brings more than two decades of experience in cultural...

Bled Strategic Forum Turns 20

The 20th edition of the Bled Strategic Forum concluded on 2 September in Slovenia, bringing together over 2,000 participants, 185 speakers, and 31 high-level panels under the theme “A Runaway World”. Over two...

Montenegro Sets 30 September Deadline for New Digital ID Cards

Montenegrins have less than a month left to switch to the country’s new third-generation ID cards, as the Ministry of Interior confirmed September 30...

Henkel Names Đorđe Popović as Board President in Serbia

Đorđe Popović has been appointed President of the Management Board of Henkel Serbia as of 1 August 2025, adding to his existing responsibilities as General Manager of Henkel Consumer...

Xi and Putin Rally for a Multipolar World at SCO Summit

At the latest Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin made a clear joint appeal for a “multipolar world order”, rejecting...

Djokovic Breaks Records, Eyes 25th Grand Slam

At 38, Novak Djokovic continues to defy age and expectations. With a commanding win over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff at the 2025 US Open, the Serbian tennis legend...

Dundee Buys Adriatic Metals in $1.25B Deal

A UK court has approved Dundee Precious Metals' $1.25 billion acquisition of Adriatic Metals, a company with some of the Adria region’s most promising mining...

TAP Hits 50 bcm as Gas Flows Through the Adria

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has officially delivered more than 50 billion cubic metres (bcm) of Azerbaijani natural gas to Europe, marking a major energy milestone. On 1 September,...

Adria’s EU Path: Slow, Uneven, but Moving

New EU Commission reports and regional updates released on 28 August show continued, if uneven, progress on EU accession across the Adria region. Montenegro and Serbia remain ahead...

Adria Region Splits on Gaza Response

As the Gaza conflict continues to dominate global headlines, countries of the Adria region have taken notably different stances—reflecting a mix of diplomatic strategy,...

Dončić Heads to Hollywood

After months of rumours, signs now point to a confirmed reality: Luka Dončić has joined the Los Angeles Lakers, marking one of the most high-profile...

Montenegro Plans €1.3B Housing Push

Montenegro has unveiled plans for a €1.3 billion housing investment programme, aimed at expanding access to affordable homes and repurposing underutilised public properties. The scheme,...

Croatia’s Wheat Yields Rise 9.2%

Croatia is reaping the benefits of a strong 2025 agricultural season, with wheat output rising by 9.2% to an estimated 890,000 tonnes, according to first estimates by...

Solimar Expands Across Adria

Solimar Systems, a U.S.-based print technology company, has announced a new regional partnership with Xenon forte to deploy its Chemistry™ workflow platform across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and...

Europe Rallies Behind Moldova’s Western Path

In a powerful show of symbolic and strategic support, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Chișinău on 27 August to...

Olive Oil, Shared Soil

Top olive oil producers from Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina will gather on 6–7 September in Postira, on the Croatian island of Brač, for the 2025 International Adriatic...

Economic Sentiment in Slovenia Edges Up

Slovenia’s economic sentiment indicator improved to –2.5 pp in August, up 0.8 points from July. While still below last year’s level, the increase reflects greater confidence...

Nikola Jokić Leads Serbia at EuroBasket Opener

Serbia opened its EuroBasket 2025 campaign against Estonia with the spotlight firmly on Nikola Jokić. The NBA champion’s return to the national team is seen...

Luka Koper Signs €47m Expansion Deal

Slovenia’s port operator Luka Koper has signed a €46.7 million contract to expand its vehicle storage garage, adding capacity for 11,665 cars. Construction will begin this year, with...

Montenegro Tourism Surges in Summer 2025

Montenegro has emerged as one of Europe’s summer success stories. Travel data show a 24% year-on-year increase in bookings for summer 2025, with Slovenia...

Tourists Stranded After Passport Mix-Up

A group of 47 Israeli tourists found themselves stranded in Sarajevo when their passports were mistakenly discarded by hotel staff. The unusual incident forced...

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 for the first half of...

Retail Boycotts Sweep Southeast Europe

What began in Croatia earlier this year has now spread across the Balkans. Widespread boycotts of major retail chains—driven by public anger over rising...

Croatia Confronts Taxi Overcharge Scandal

A New Zealand tourist was left shocked after being charged €1,506 for a short taxi ride in Zagreb. Authorities quickly intervened, cancelling the charge...

Adriatic Fest Brings Dance and Culture to Montenegro’s Coast

Montenegro is preparing for a cultural spectacle as the 6th International Folk Dance and Music Festival—Adriatic Fest—kicks off on August 25. Groups from across...

Sarajevo Film Festival Crowns New Voices in Regional Cinema

Sarajevo rolled up its red carpet on 22 August as the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival came to a close. The Heart of Sarajevo for...

US Open 2025 Serves Off in New York

The US Open began on 24 August at Flushing Meadows, with world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek headlining the tournament. Defending champion...

Croatia Marks 1100 Years of Statehood

Across Croatia and parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2025 has been declared the “Year of Remembrance,” marking 1100 years since the establishment of the...

Ahold Delhaize Sells 87 Stores in Romania

In one of Romania’s largest retail transactions in recent years, Ahold Delhaize has sold 87 supermarkets to local chain Annabella. For Annabella, the acquisition is a major leap forward;...

Mercator’s Emba Joins Austria’s Agrana Group

Slovenian food producer Mercator Emba will now operate under the umbrella of Austria’s Agrana Group, one of Europe’s largest agribusiness companies. The deal extends Agrana’s reach in...

Strickland Metals Pivots to Serbia with Rogozna Focus

Australian mining company Strickland Metals has exited its Yandal gold project in Australia to focus fully on the Rogozna gold-copper project in Serbia, a site already drawing...

Montenegro Secures €26 Million Loan for Wind Park Expansion

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €26 million loan for the expansion of the Gvozd wind park in Montenegro, cementing the country’s push...

Ecolab Appoints New Regional Manager in Slovenia

Ecolab has named Gordan Škorić as its new Regional Manager for Slovenia, reinforcing the country’s growing importance within the company’s Central and Southeastern European portfolio. Škorić steps...

Serbia Signs $1.6 Billion Arms Deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems

Serbia has signed a $1.635 billion arms deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems, one of the largest defence procurements in the country’s history. The package is expected to...

Copy Taste Brings Cocktail Culture to Belgrade

Belgrade is preparing to shake, stir and impress. On 14–15 September, the Serbian capital will host Copy Taste, one of the region’s largest festivals dedicated...

Ed Sheeran Brings Star Power – and Bridgerton Glamour – to Croatia’s Hvar

Ed Sheeran has chosen the sun-soaked Croatian island of Hvar as the backdrop for his latest music video, bringing global attention to one of...

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 of the nation’s tourism industry.  Under...

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 a decisive step in its...

Radisson Sets Sail for Montenegro’s Coast with Landmark Tivat Project

Radisson Hotel Group is making a bold move on the Adriatic, unveiling plans for its first property on Montenegro’s coast.  Rising in Seljanovo, Tivat—just minutes...

Sarajevo to Host Tourism Expo 2025: Gateway to the Future of Travel

This September, Sarajevo will take centre stage as the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes more than 200 exhibitors to Tourism Expo Sarajevo 2025.  From...

Montenegro’s Tourism Takes Off – If Its Airports Can Keep Pace

Montenegro’s tourism is booming, but its airports must rise to meet demand. Podgorica is holding steady, yet Tivat — the gateway to the Adriatic...

Rijeka Sets Sail to Become Europe’s Next Logistics Powerhouse

The Port of Rijeka is rapidly transforming into a key logistics hub for Central and Southeast Europe, fuelled by sweeping infrastructure projects and its...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Soars in Europe’s Air Travel Recovery, Eyes National Carrier

Bosnia and Herzegovina has recorded the sharpest recovery in European aviation, with passenger numbers up 31.1% in the first half of 2025 compared to...

Croatia Eyes Skyward: More Direct US Flights by 2026

In a bid to capitalise on a surge in American visitors, Croatia is actively working to expand its transatlantic air connections, with new direct...

End of the Voyage: Slovenia’s Once-Mighty Shipping Giant Sinks into Liquidation

Once the jewel of Yugoslavia’s merchant fleet, Slovenia’s iconic shipping company, Splošna Plovba, has quietly slipped beneath the surface. Founded in 1954 with a single...

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 €2.21 billion in the first...

Ljubljana Airport Lands Major Upgrade with New Taxiway J

Ljubljana’s Jože Pučnik Airport has completed a major infrastructure project — the construction of Taxiway J, a 170-metre connector designed to enhance manoeuvrability for...

Sardinia Eyes Croatia as New Air Route Frontier – Four Airlines Signal Interest

In a bid to boost its international air links, Sardinia’s regional government has launched an ambitious plan to subsidise flights from its three main...

Wizz Air Set to Reopen Base in Tuzla After Two-Year Hiatus

Wizz Air is preparing to reopen its base at Tuzla International Airport, signaling a strategic return after a two-year absence that left a noticeable...

Adriatic Ascent: Why Montenegro Is the New Playground for Millionaires

In an age defined by instability, Montenegro is emerging as an unlikely sanctuary for the world’s wealthy elite. Once a sleepy Adriatic escape, the Balkan...

Germany Turns East: Trade with Serbia and Croatia Surpasses Russia

Amid global instability and geopolitical fractures, Germany is redrawing its trade map — and Eastern Europe is taking centre stage.  For the first time, Germany...

Valamar Holds the Crown Amidst Croatia’s Tourism Jitters

Despite a sluggish start to Croatia’s tourist season—blamed partly on a late Easter and persistent seasonality—Valamar Grupa has firmly retained its status as the...

Bosnia and Egypt Sign Landmark Tourism Pact to Boost Ties and Investment

In a move poised to elevate tourism ties between North Africa and the Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Egypt signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Balkan Brain Drain: The Quiet Crisis Emptying a Region

The Western Balkans is facing a silent crisis: in the past ten years, more than 2.5 million citizens – many of them young, highly...

From Alpine Springs to High-End Bars: The Rise of Slovenia’s Luxury Ice

In the foothills of Slovenia’s Kamnik–Savinja Alps, three entrepreneurs have turned frozen water into a luxury business. Founded in 2020, Arctic Luxury Ice handcrafts crystal-clear...

How a Railway Overhaul Could Turn Koprivnica into Zagreb’s Next Suburb

Koprivnica and Križevci may soon feel like leafy extensions of Zagreb, thanks to a €1.5bn modernisation of Croatia’s railways. By mid-2026, journeys from Koprivnica to...

Pohorje Reinvents Itself as Slovenia’s All-Season Escape

In the forested heights near Maribor, northeastern Slovenia’s Pohorje range is shedding its ski-only image. Warmer winters, driven by climate change, have forced local tourism...

Vandalism Strikes Dubrovnik’s 15th-Century Small Onofrio Fountain

In the quiet, early hours of Sunday, Dubrovnik awoke to the news that one of its most treasured historic landmarks — the Small Onofrio...

Serbian Farmers Cry Foul as Wheat Prices Fail to Cover Costs

Serbia’s wheat farmers are facing a bitter paradox: record yields but rock-bottom prices. Agro-economic analyst Žarko Galetin told N1 that despite a historic 5.5–5.6 tonnes...

Slovenia’s Bold Labour Reform: Fridays Off, Shorter Hours, Same Benefits

In a sweeping overhaul of its labour market, Slovenia is set to implement a groundbreaking law from 1 January 2026 that could redefine the...

Tivat Prepares Tender for Key Boulevard Project by Month’s End

The Montenegrin coastal town of Tivat is reportedly moving closer to a major infrastructure milestone, as the Government’s Transport Administration plans to launch a...

Wizz Air Launches Direct Flights from Belgrade to Madrid This Autumn

Wizz Air, the Hungarian low-cost carrier, is adding a fresh route to its network with direct flights between Belgrade and Madrid, set to take...

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 sustainable car transport vessels. Stretching 219...

Tiny Flats, Big Prices: Serbia’s Studio Rental Market Heats Up

In Serbia’s red-hot rental market, tiny studio apartments—known locally as garsonjere—are commanding big prices, especially in Belgrade, where the average monthly rent now stands at...

Perućica Hydropower Plant Gets Permit—65 Years Later

In a story that sounds almost too Kafkaesque to be true, Montenegro’s oldest hydropower plant, HE Perućica, has finally received its official operating permit—65...

Zagreb Soars as Summer Star of Central Europe

Zagreb has quietly become one of Europe’s most dynamic urban getaways. According to the city’s tourist board, the Croatian capital recorded a 2% rise in...

Mate Rimac’s €10m Car Collection Is a Love Letter to Speed and Innovation

In an exclusive Top Gear feature, Croatian tech visionary Mate Rimac opens the doors to his private car collection—an eclectic and emotional journey through four decades...

Sunshine Wasted: Why Serbia’s Solar Future Remains Dim

While solar panels shimmer across rooftops in Germany and Croatia, Serbia’s skies remain largely untapped. Only 0.1% of Serbian households have embraced the role of ‘prosumer’—citizens...

Croatia Airlines Soars Back with Fleet Renewal and Passenger Surge

Croatia Airlines is charting a promising course through 2025, recording a 5% year-on-year rise in passengers during the first half of the year, as...

Novak Đoković Moves Belgrade Open to Athens

The Belgrade Open, founded by Novak Đoković and long seen as a symbol of his commitment to Serbian tennis, will no longer be held in Belgrade. Instead,...

Montenegro Charms the French: Tourism on the Rise After Targeted Campaign

In a quiet but strategic sweep, Montenegro has caught the attention of French travellers, thanks to a savvy three-month promotional campaign by its National...

Dončić Commits to Lakers with $165m Extension, Eyes Legacy in Los Angeles

Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, keeping him with the franchise until 2028. The 26-year-old Slovenian...

Over 10,000 Hotels Challenge Booking.com in Court Over ‘Unfair Pricing Grip’

In a landmark legal move, more than 10,000 hotels from over 25 European countries have filed a collective lawsuit against Booking.com, accusing the platform...

Molins and TITAN Cement a Strategic Alliance to Reshape Construction in Southeast Europe

In a landmark deal set to accelerate industrialised construction across Southeast Europe, Molins and TITAN have joined forces to acquire an 80% stake in...

Power Surge in Zagreb: Končar and Siemens Energy to Spark 260M Euro Expansion

In a bold move to meet soaring global demand for energy infrastructure, Croatian firm Končar and its long-time partner Siemens Energy will invest €260...

Valamar Rides Premium Wave as Rab Shines with 40% Surge

Valamar, Croatia’s leading tourism group, has posted a 17.5% surge in revenue for the first half of 2025, reaching €143.7 million—driven largely by the...

Mobile Networks in the Balkans: Small Markets, Big Players

As Balkan nations edge toward 5G readiness, a closer look at their mobile telecom markets reveals a story of tight control and regional disparity. Serbia,...

Wizz Air Considers New Routes from Montenegro as Officials Push for Greater Connectivity

Montenegrin officials said this week that low-cost airline Wizz Air was considering expanding its operations from the country, following high-level talks aimed at strengthening...