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Hydropower’s stabilizing role in Southeast Europe is fading as export economics deteriorate
Hydro still generates, but its value for Southeast Europe’s exporters is weakening. In Montenegro, CBAM-related effects cut export revenues by about €13 million in the first…
Negative power prices spread across the Balkans as solar growth forces SEE into a flexibility-driven market
In the first half of May 2026, Southeastern Europe saw negative pricing risks move from an edge case toward a structural feature as solar output rose…
China’s quiet shift in Southeastern Europe energy: from coal-era buildouts to bankable renewables and grid upgrades
Chinese firms are increasingly positioning themselves in Southeastern Europe’s energy buildout around hydropower, wind, storage, grid construction and hybrid renewables—while coal-heavy models face tighter European lender…
Coal plants are becoming financially unstable across the Western Balkans
In the first half of May 2026, coal generation fell while power prices rose across the region—highlighting how aging lignite and coal assets are losing reliability.…
IMF flags Montenegro’s climate risk as a growing fiscal and infrastructure threat
An IMF Climate Public Investment Management Assessment says Montenegro’s climate vulnerability is increasingly shaping fiscal strain, infrastructure reliability and macroeconomic outcomes—especially as the country seeks EU…
Porto Montenegro bets on Tivat’s shift from seasonal marina to year-round superyacht hub
Porto Montenegro says it is entering a “new phase of development” as Tivat evolves from a seasonal Adriatic stop into a year-round platform for servicing large…
Montenegro construction still grows, but quarterly momentum cools
New MONSTAT data show Montenegro’s construction works rose 5.1% year-on-year in Q1 2026, yet fell sharply versus the previous quarter—signaling a sequential slowdown after an unusually…
Eagle Hills puts ŠAS Heights on the map near Ulcinj, betting on low-density luxury as Montenegro’s tourism model evolves
Abu Dhabi developer Eagle Hills has unveiled its ŠAS Heights project above Šasko Lake near Ulcinj, positioning it as a low-density integrated tourism and wellness destination.…
Montenegro’s airport passenger surge underscores how tourism and air connectivity are becoming inseparable
New MONSTAT transport data show Montenegro’s airports continued to build on the post-pandemic recovery, with passenger volumes rising year-on-year. The growth highlights both the economic upside…
Montenegro’s rising airport passenger numbers underscore how tourism connectivity is reshaping the economy
New MONSTAT transport data show continued growth in passenger volumes through Montenegro’s airports, with 2025 marking a record year and early 2026 bringing further double-digit expansion.…