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OFAC extends deadline for Lukoil international asset sale talks to May 30
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control has extended the deadline for potential buyers to keep negotiating with Lukoil International, pushing discussions through May 30. The…
Montenegro’s business rules are being rewritten as EU standards move from policy to practice
Montenegro’s EU accession process is increasingly reshaping day-to-day business—tightening tax, governance, labour and procurement requirements while raising compliance costs. For investors, the shift reduces opacity but…
Montenegro’s compliance push reshapes company law, tax and labour rules as EU alignment accelerates
Montenegro is entering a more rules-based phase of economic development as it aligns company governance, tax policy and labour transparency with EU standards. The changes—starting with…
Montenegro’s hotel market shifts from filling rooms to protecting margins
Montenegro’s tourism demand remains strong, but the industry is increasingly judged on pricing discipline and cost control rather than occupancy alone. Rising labor and energy expenses…
Montenegro’s coastal property market moves from speculation to yield discipline
Montenegro’s coastal real estate market is shifting away from post-pandemic price momentum toward investment decisions grounded in cash flow, occupancy and yield. Prices are stabilising in…
Montenegro real estate moves into a more selective cycle as tourism, luxury capital and financing discipline reshape demand
Montenegro’s property market is shifting from broad post-pandemic growth to a more selective phase, with stronger liquidity in prime coastal locations but sharper price differentiation elsewhere.…
Montenegro bets on festivals to reshape its tourism calendar for summer 2026
Montenegro is entering the summer 2026 season with a tourism model built around a tightly managed festival calendar rather than relying on July and August demand…
Aman Sveti Stefan set to reopen in 2026, underscoring Montenegro’s push to balance luxury margins with tourism volume
Montenegro plans to restart operations at Aman Sveti Stefan for the summer 2026 season after a multi-year closure, with phased reopening expected from late May and…
Montenegro tourism enters 2026 peak season as aviation-led growth meets concession and capacity tests
Montenegro is heading into the 2026 peak season with passenger volumes back above 3 million annually, supported by recovering air connectivity and expanding low-cost routes. But…
Montenegro tourism shifts from peak summer to a four-season model
Montenegro’s tourism industry is gradually extending beyond its traditional July-August peak, helped by better air access and changing travel habits. The move toward year-round demand could…