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Montenegro Closes Two More EU Negotiation Chapters, Hopes for 2028 MembershipBusiness

Montenegro Closes Two More EU Negotiation Chapters, Hopes for 2028 Membership

At an intergovernmental conference in Brussels, Montenegro closed the chapters on Competition and Customs Union, bringing the country's EU accession process past the halfway mark.

Bruselas, Bélgica · Jul 15
Montenegro and the EBRD Open a New Era: What the €215 Million Investment Means for Spanish InvestorsBusiness

Montenegro and the EBRD Open a New Era: What the €215 Million Investment Means for Spanish Investors

The EBRD's record investment in Montenegro signals a shift in Balkan infrastructure, energy, and digitalization — and Spanish companies are positioned to lead.

Podgorica, Montenegro · Jul 10
Serbian AI Startup Hexavera Joins NVIDIA Inception ProgramBusiness

Serbian AI Startup Hexavera Joins NVIDIA Inception Program

Belgrade-based Tridesetri has been accepted into NVIDIA Inception, a global program for AI startups. Its Hexavera platform uses AI to optimize workforce management in manufacturing. The company was already part of Microsoft for Startups.

Belgrado, Serbia · Jul 8
Investing in Serbia 2026: Complete Guide for the Spanish InvestorBusiness

Investing in Serbia 2026: Complete Guide for the Spanish Investor

Complete guide to investing in Serbia for Spanish investors in 2026. Tax incentives, company formation, key sectors, free zones, and legal framework. Updated quarterly.

Belgrado, Serbia · Jul 4
Race Against the Clock: The €1 Billion Battle to Wrest Serbia's Oil Industry from Russian HandsBusiness

Race Against the Clock: The €1 Billion Battle to Wrest Serbia's Oil Industry from Russian Hands

Hungary's MOL has requested a fifth deadline extension from the US Treasury to finalise its acquisition of Gazprom's majority stake in NIS, Serbia's sole oil refiner, as a rival domestic bid complicates negotiations and the Pančevo refinery's operating licence ticks toward expiry.

Madrid, Spain · Jun 6
Montenegro EU Accession Advances at Historic Tivat Summit: Momentum for Western BalkansBusiness

Montenegro EU Accession Advances at Historic Tivat Summit: Momentum for Western Balkans

EU and Western Balkans leaders gathered today in Tivat, Montenegro, highlighting the country’s frontrunner status in EU accession talks, with potential membership by 2028 and positive implications for regional neighbors including Serbia.

Tivat, Montenegro · Jun 5
Spain-Serbia Economic Alliance: Rising Trade, Infrastructure and Strategic Investment Opportunities in 2026Business

Spain-Serbia Economic Alliance: Rising Trade, Infrastructure and Strategic Investment Opportunities in 2026

Economic ties between Madrid and Belgrade reach record heights as Spanish firms increase foreign direct investment, focusing on Serbian infrastructure, renewable energy, and technology sectors.

Valencia, España · Jun 5
High-Stakes Energy Battle: The €2 Billion Bid for Serbia’s NISBusiness

High-Stakes Energy Battle: The €2 Billion Bid for Serbia’s NIS

As the race to acquire Gazprom's stake in NIS intensifies, a surprise €2 billion bid has emerged, complicating ongoing negotiations.

Belgrade · Jun 4
Global Innovation Hub: Belgrade Presents EXPO 2027 Vision to U.S. CongressBusiness

Global Innovation Hub: Belgrade Presents EXPO 2027 Vision to U.S. Congress

A high-level Serbian delegation visits Washington to strengthen transatlantic ties and showcase Belgrade’s readiness for the world’s most prestigious exhibition.

Washington D.C. · Jun 4
Green Innovation: Tirana Accelerator Backs Ten Climate-Tech StartupsBusiness

Green Innovation: Tirana Accelerator Backs Ten Climate-Tech Startups

The first cohort of the "Green Horizon" program begins a six-month intensive to develop solutions for regional energy and waste challenges.

Tirana · Jun 4
Frictionless Travel: Republika Srpska Joins the TOLL4ALL Digital NetworkBusiness

Frictionless Travel: Republika Srpska Joins the TOLL4ALL Digital Network

A major breakthrough in Balkan connectivity allows travelers to use a single electronic tag for highways in both Serbia and Republika Srpska.

Belgrade · Jun 3
Preserving Heritage: 700 Million Dinars to Modernize 120-Year-Old SchoolBusiness

Preserving Heritage: 700 Million Dinars to Modernize 120-Year-Old School

The state has committed massive funding to transform a ruined educational landmark in Gajdobra into a state-of-the-art learning facility.

Gajdobra · Jun 3
Bridges of Cooperation: Montenegro and Albania Agree on Border UpgradesBusiness

Bridges of Cooperation: Montenegro and Albania Agree on Border Upgrades

A high-level agreement focuses on the reconstruction of the Sukobin bridge to streamline trade and travel between the two nations.

Sukobin · Jun 3
Urban Growth: Modern Six-Story Complex Approved for Novi PazarBusiness

Urban Growth: Modern Six-Story Complex Approved for Novi Pazar

Novi Pazar continues its architectural expansion with a new 60-apartment residential and business development.

Novi Pazar · Jun 3
Practical Diplomacy: Sarajevo Summit Reaches Agreements on Trade and YouthBusiness

Practical Diplomacy: Sarajevo Summit Reaches Agreements on Trade and Youth

Delegations from across the Balkans met to push for practical cooperation on customs procedures and professional qualifications.

Sarajevo · Jun 3
Belgrade in Washington: EXPO 2027 Promotion Boosts Transatlantic TiesBusiness

Belgrade in Washington: EXPO 2027 Promotion Boosts Transatlantic Ties

A high-level delegation presents the vision for EXPO 2027 Belgrade in the U.S. Congress, positioning Serbia as a hub for global innovation.

Washington D.C. · Jun 3
Vineyards Without Borders: 5,500 Liters of Serbian Wine Shipped to ChinaBusiness

Vineyards Without Borders: 5,500 Liters of Serbian Wine Shipped to China

The Serbian wine industry celebrates a major export breakthrough as premium labels head to the rapidly growing Chinese market.

Belgrade · Jun 3
Beyond Software: Serbian IT Sector Transitions to Advanced RoboticsBusiness

Beyond Software: Serbian IT Sector Transitions to Advanced Robotics

The nation’s tech industry is evolving from software outsourcing to high-tech manufacturing, marking a new era of competitiveness.

Belgrade · Jun 3
The Next Generation: 200+ Young Professionals Complete "Leader Roots" ProgramBusiness

The Next Generation: 200+ Young Professionals Complete "Leader Roots" Program

A prestigious regional development initiative celebrates its newest graduates, empowering the next wave of Balkan business leaders.

Sarajevo · Jun 3
Beyond Gravity: Orbit Robotics Unveils "Helios" Humanoid for Space WorkBusiness

Beyond Gravity: Orbit Robotics Unveils "Helios" Humanoid for Space Work

A Belgrade-based startup is revolutionizing orbital maintenance with a specialized legless robot designed for zero-gravity environments.

Belgrade · Jun 3
Tech Landmark: Google Opens Its First Physical Store Outside the United StatesBusiness

Tech Landmark: Google Opens Its First Physical Store Outside the United States

In a major shift in retail strategy, the tech giant unveils a flagship experience center, alongside a $80 billion investment in AI infrastructure.

International · Jun 3
Closing the Gap: Fiber Optic Rollout Reaches Remote Mountain CommunitiesBusiness

Closing the Gap: Fiber Optic Rollout Reaches Remote Mountain Communities

A subsidized regional program is bringing high-speed internet to sparsely populated areas, empowering rural entrepreneurs.

Užice · Jun 3
Digital Defense: Skopje Launches Cybersecurity Training Center for Public StaffBusiness

Digital Defense: Skopje Launches Cybersecurity Training Center for Public Staff

The new regional center focuses on practical incident response for IT staff in municipalities, health systems, and public utilities.

Skopje · Jun 3
Future of Mobile: Samsung Galaxy S27 Series Rumors Hint at Radical Camera ShiftBusiness

Future of Mobile: Samsung Galaxy S27 Series Rumors Hint at Radical Camera Shift

Leaked information from tech insiders suggests a redesign for the next flagship, focusing on AI-enhanced optical systems and new sensors.

International · Jun 3
Climate Resilience: New Flood Barriers Successfully Tested on the SavaBusiness

Climate Resilience: New Flood Barriers Successfully Tested on the Sava

Upgraded levees and a high-tech regional early-warning system have been put through rigorous simulations to protect riverside towns.

Slavonski Brod · Jun 2
Sustainable Finance: Regional Banks Issue Record Volume of Green BondsBusiness

Sustainable Finance: Regional Banks Issue Record Volume of Green Bonds

A major wave of solar and rail projects is being funded through a landmark regional issuance, signaling deep investor confidence.

Zagreb · Jun 2
Economic Horizon: Coastal Tourism Revenue Tops Pre-Pandemic RecordsBusiness

Economic Horizon: Coastal Tourism Revenue Tops Pre-Pandemic Records

Operators credit longer shoulder seasons and a rise in high-value visitors from Western Europe for the region’s record earnings.

Dubrovnik · Jun 2
Linguistic AI: Zagreb Opens New Research Hub for South Slavic Language ModelsBusiness

Linguistic AI: Zagreb Opens New Research Hub for South Slavic Language Models

The specialized lab will focus on Large Language Models tailored for the region, fostering research with local industries and preserving heritage.

Zagreb · Jun 2
Port of Potential: Thessaloniki Investment Opens New Inland CorridorBusiness

Port of Potential: Thessaloniki Investment Opens New Inland Corridor

Upgrades to rail yards and container facilities are set to transform transit times for landlocked customers in the Balkans.

Thessaloniki · Jun 1