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Foreign chambers and Serbia’s policy machinery: how an “investment operating system” is taking shape
Across Serbia, the expansion of foreign investor chambers has evolved from sector-by-sector engagement into a systemic influence that links state priorities with investment planning. The result…
How Serbian chambers shape EPC, supply chains and financing—turning relationships into execution leverage
In Serbia’s investment cycle, foreign investor chambers increasingly determine which EPC contractors, technology providers and financiers get pulled into projects early—before formal tenders begin. The result…
Chamber networks and Serbia’s investment map: why capital clusters—and what it means for regional balance
Foreign investor chambers in Serbia are not influencing every region equally; their activity is concentrated in a few industrial corridors that attract follow-on suppliers and export-oriented…
EU’s Nickel Strategy Hits a Wall in Brazil as ESG and Viability Questions Mount
The European Union has labeled a shuttered Brazilian nickel refinery a “strategic project,” but the site is tied to Jervois Global, which is navigating bankruptcy proceedings…
Royal Gold to Showcase Precious-Metals Portfolio at Mining Forum Europe 2026
Royal Gold, the precious metals streaming and royalty company, will present its global portfolio at Mining Forum Europe 2026, using the three-day program to outline how…
Wind and solar economics diverge across South-East Europe as capture prices, curtailment and IRRs separate
As South-East Europe accelerates renewable build-out, solar’s midday generation is increasingly colliding with falling prices and higher curtailment risk, while wind’s steadier output supports stronger capture…
Montenegro banks shift gears: faster credit growth, lower rates—and a tougher test of how risk is deployed
Montenegro’s banking system entered 2026 with rising profits, expanding loan books and growing deposits, alongside an easing in the effective lending rate on new loans. But…
Montenegro’s euroised budget looks stable in early 2026, but the margin for error is thin
Montenegro’s January 2026 budget shows manageable strain—revenues of €162.6 million and a deficit of €33.2 million (about 0.4% of estimated GDP). But with euroisation removing key…
Montenegro’s tourism growth is steady—but demand concentration keeps the economy exposed
Overnight stays rose in January 2026, extending Montenegro’s tourism cycle beyond the traditional summer peak. But foreign visitors remain heavily concentrated in a few source markets—leaving…
Sveti Stefan talks edge toward reopening as June window replaces earlier May expectations
Montenegro’s government and the Sveti Stefan leaseholder are nearing alignment on a framework to restart the Aman-managed resort, with a reopening window now pointing to June…