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Montenegro’s 2026 summer push: digital PR shifts tourism from visitor volume to revenue conversion
As Montenegro heads into the 2026 summer season, its tourism strategy is increasingly built around positioning and targeted digital outreach rather than chasing sheer arrival numbers.…
ASX Gold Sector Consolidation Signals Shift Toward Large-Scale Production Platforms and Capital Discipline
The Australian gold sector (ASX) is entering a clear structural reset in 2026, marked by accelerating consolidation, tighter capital discipline, and a decisive shift away from…
Lovćen Banka lifts 2025 profit to €5.3 million as assets near €400 million
Lovćen Banka reported a net profit of €5.3 million for 2025 while total assets climbed to nearly €400 million, signaling a shift toward a more mature,…
Jugopetrol raises Q1 2026 profit as revenue growth holds operating margins steady
Montenegro’s fuel distributor Jugopetrol reported higher year-on-year net profit in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue growth driving earnings while operating profitability remained broadly stable.…
Strategic Metals in 2026: Lithium, Rare Earths, Gold and Copper Move From Commodity Trades to Integrated Supply Chains
In 2026, lithium, rare earths, copper and gold are increasingly treated as strategic inputs rather than simple commodity plays—pushing projects toward supply-chain integration, new financing structures…
CGES lines up €25 million AFD loan, betting on transmission upgrades to keep Montenegro’s grid flexible
Montenegro’s transmission system operator CGES is preparing to borrow €25 million from the French Development Agency, supported by a state guarantee, to upgrade key high-voltage nodes.…
EU funding shift in Montenegro: from public capacity building to private-sector competitiveness
A training session with Montenegro’s Chamber of Economy and Adria Savjetovanje urged firms to treat EU funds as an operational financing tool, not a distant institution—warning…
Montenegro’s industrial producer prices stay near-flat as mining and manufacturing diverge
Industrial product prices in Montenegro rose only marginally in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a low-inflation producer environment. Sector splits—unchanged mining prices versus modest manufacturing…
Inflation and structural limits keep Montenegro’s growth outlook on a cautious policy track
Montenegro’s economy is still growing at a moderate pace, but inflation risks and an import- and consumption-heavy model are tightening the policy space. The World Bank…
ASX Capital Finds a Role in Europe’s Critical Minerals Push
Australian Securities Exchange-listed miners are expanding across Europe, bringing risk capital and financing structures to projects tied to lithium, rare earths and the continent’s energy transition.