Economy
Potential EXIT exit from Novi Sad could widen a €270 million structural gap in Serbia tourism
If EXIT were to leave Novi Sad, the impact would extend far beyond a headline cultural loss—industry estimates point to more than €270 million in cumulative…
Montenegro’s EU push turns reforms into a new capital story for investors
Montenegro is drawing more global attention as it accelerates EU accession talks and ramps up a dense 2026–2027 reform programme. For investors, the shift is increasingly…
Montenegro inflation ticks up to 3.1% in March, ending a stretch of disinflation
Montenegro’s inflation rose to 3.1% year-on-year in March 2026 from 2.6% in February, with prices also accelerating on a monthly basis. The mix of faster transport…
Montenegro’s tourism revenue gap after eastern market loss remains stubbornly structural
Montenegro’s tourism sector is still running with a persistent revenue shortfall—about €500 million a year—after the loss of key eastern visitors, and analysts say alternative demand…
LKW Walter and DP World launch Germany–Serbia intermodal rail link to cut trucking risk
LKW Walter and DP World have activated a new intermodal service connecting Novi Sad with Herne in Germany’s Rhine–Ruhr region, offering three weekly departures and around…
IMF trims Serbia’s 2026 growth forecast amid weaker external demand and tighter financing
The IMF has revised down its 2026 growth outlook for Serbia, citing softer export demand, restrictive financial conditions, and uneven private investment. The downgrade points to…
Serbia banking growth tilts toward households as corporate lending slows
March figures from Serbia’s banking association show total loans edging up, but credit to companies fell while household borrowing continued to expand—an early sign of divergence…
How Serbia’s billionaires built wealth across energy, trade, construction and tech
Serbia’s extreme wealth is concentrated in a small set of large companies spanning energy, wholesale and retail trade, construction and real estate, mining, and an increasingly…
Montenegro eyes EU-backed secondary mining to turn legacy waste into critical materials
Montenegro is positioning its red mud and other alumina-related residues as feedstock for advanced metal recovery, pairing environmental remediation with new supply of critical raw materials.…
Montenegro seeks eight transition periods for EU Chapter 27, turning accession talks into an execution and financing test
Montenegro has formally requested eight transition periods to meet EU environmental standards under Chapter 27, shifting the focus from legal alignment to whether the country can…