Economy
Montenegro’s tourism-and-capital model delivers growth, but leaves the economy exposed to external shocks
Montenegro’s 2026 outlook shows an economy increasingly powered by foreign investment and tourism rather than domestic production. The upside—high-margin inflows and rapid coastal development—comes with structural…
IMF trims Serbia’s growth forecast as inflation stays above target, underscoring external and structural pressures
The IMF expects Serbia’s economy to grow 2.8% in 2026, down from earlier expectations, while inflation remains elevated around 5.2%—a combination that reflects both weaker European…
Serbia gaming industry shows resilience on revenue, but output and hiring cool—signalling consolidation
Serbia’s gaming sector generated about €222 million in 2025, up from roughly €214 million in 2024, but new game releases have reportedly halved and employment has…
Montenegro’s food import surge meets a nearly flat agricultural budget
Montenegro imported €842 million of food in 2025, up 9% from 2024, while the 2026 agricultural budget rises only slightly to €77.32 million—leaving domestic support broadly…
Montenegro FDI falls in January 2026 as real estate remains the dominant draw
Foreign direct investment into Montenegro started 2026 softer, with January inflows down year-on-year. Despite the decline, real estate continues to absorb the bulk of foreign capital,…
Montenegro’s maritime strategy aims to turn a coastal economy into an Adriatic services hub
Montenegro is looking to broaden its maritime footprint beyond tourism and yachting by building an integrated services ecosystem, including a competitive ship registry, expanded superyacht operations,…
Montenegro’s bid to become a capital hub for Gulf and Asian investors as EU integration advances
Montenegro is positioning itself to capture more than tourism and property inflows by building the legal and financial infrastructure needed to structure and manage euro-denominated real-asset…
Montenegro’s bid to become a capital and maritime services hub for Gulf and Asian investors
Montenegro is positioning itself less as a tourism-only economy and more as a hybrid platform where euro-denominated stability, maritime infrastructure and structured services can attract Gulf…
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Serbia’s e-commerce boom through 2028: growth prospects meet logistics and financing constraints
Serbia’s online retail is set up for double-digit expansion through 2028, supported by mobile commerce adoption, faster payments and infrastructure upgrades. But investors and operators face…