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RiTE Ugljevik and Slovenian partner sign final deal to end dispute over electricity payments
A long-running financial standoff between RiTE Ugljevik and Elektrogospodarstvo Slovenije has been closed after the parties signed a new agreement covering all remaining obligations. The settlement…
Potential EXIT exit from Novi Sad could widen a €270 million structural gap in Serbia tourism
If EXIT were to leave Novi Sad, the impact would extend far beyond a headline cultural loss—industry estimates point to more than €270 million in cumulative…
Serbia’s trade increasingly pivots to its neighbourhood as regional supply chains deepen
Although the EU accounts for about 64% of Serbia’s total foreign trade, the country’s export and import flows are increasingly concentrated in nearby markets through CEFTA…
Copper’s record rally lifts Zijin-linked mining profits in Serbia above €1.3 billion
A surge in global copper prices has translated into a sharp jump in profitability for Chinese mining operations in Serbia, with combined earnings now exceeding €1.3…
AMETEK ramps up European manufacturing with new Subotica plant
AMETEK will open a new production facility in Subotica, Serbia, under its O’Brien division to manufacture industrial instrumentation and process-system solutions for European customers. The expansion…
Serbia pushes to expand Banatski Dvor gas storage, but Russian control limits domestic flexibility
Serbia plans to raise capacity at Banatski Dvor by end-2026, lifting total storage from about 450 million cubic metres to around 750 million. Yet only just…
Montenegro launches digital notarisation for company registration as it moves toward fully electronic business formation
Montenegro’s notaries have started electronically certifying documents used to establish, restructure and register companies, following legal amendments that create a basis for digital notarisation. The change…
Montenegro’s €200 million financing pipeline points to a faster, execution-driven EU investment cycle
Montenegro expects roughly €200 million in new financing in 2026 under the Western Balkans Investment Framework, a sharp step-up from prior years. The shift underscores not…
Montenegro’s EU push turns reforms into a new capital story for investors
Montenegro is drawing more global attention as it accelerates EU accession talks and ramps up a dense 2026–2027 reform programme. For investors, the shift is increasingly…
Montenegro inflation ticks up to 3.1% in March, ending a stretch of disinflation
Montenegro’s inflation rose to 3.1% year-on-year in March 2026 from 2.6% in February, with prices also accelerating on a monthly basis. The mix of faster transport…