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Belgrade readies Expo 2027, betting on growth while confronting fiscal risk
Belgrade is preparing to host Expo 2027, a large-scale international exhibition expected to draw more than 4 million visitors and involve over 100 Serbian subcontractors. The…
Serbia’s confectionery industry at €220 million as exports drive growth
Serbia’s confectionery sector produces about 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes of sweets, biscuits and chocolate annually, worth roughly €220 million. Around one-third of output is exported to…
How Montenegro’s EU accession is reshaping renewable energy financing
As Montenegro advances in EU accession negotiations, regulatory alignment with EU energy and climate rules is improving project bankability and investor confidence. The shift is expected…
Montenegro’s EU path could turn it into a regional operations hub for Western Balkans businesses
If Montenegro’s EU accession proceeds, the country could reposition itself as a coordination and operating base for firms seeking direct access to the EU single market…
Montenegro’s hotel market looks set for expansion as EU accession unlocks funding and lowers investor risk
Montenegro’s hotel sector is drawing growing attention as EU accession negotiations advance, aligning local rules with European standards and improving access to EU-backed infrastructure and modernization…
Montenegro’s maritime modernization gathers pace as private capital and EU funding converge
Montenegro’s ports and coastal assets are entering a new investment cycle, supported by rising private capital, EU-backed modernization programs and growing demand from across the European…
Zelenika in Herceg Novi: Montenegro’s next EU-aligned waterfront bet built around an investor-ready marina and mixed-use district
Zelenika, a former naval port and warehouse site on the eastern edge of Herceg Novi, is being positioned as Montenegro’s next flagship waterfront redevelopment. The plan…
Montenegro turns EU cross-border funding into an investor-ready pipeline
Montenegro’s participation in EU cross-border cooperation frameworks—built on IPA III (2021–2027), Interreg and EUSAIR initiatives—has started to function as a scalable pipeline for private capital. Investors…
EU accession is set to reshape Montenegro’s investment landscape across energy, transport and institutions
Montenegro’s EU accession process is expected to unlock more than €1.5 billion in grants and concessional financing through 2027, supported by IPA III and other EU-backed…
Montenegro’s Adriatic coast turns healthcare into a new investment theme
Tivat and Herceg Novi are drawing private capital, pension funds and private equity as Montenegro’s luxury Bay of Kotor tourism boom expands demand for diagnostics, elective…