Economy
Former Hotel Jugoslavija site in Belgrade set for €500 million ultra-luxury waterfront overhaul
Belgrade’s former Hotel Jugoslavija site is being redeveloped into a mixed-use, ultra-premium waterfront complex with an investment of nearly €500 million. The plan includes a Ritz-Carlton-branded…
Serbia commits over €80 million in hotel subsidies for Expo 2027 build-out
Serbia has approved more than €80 million in state support for hotel construction and upgrades ahead of Expo 2027 in Belgrade, combining incentives for private investors…
Serbia’s electricity market faces a structural re-pricing risk as supply tightens and tariffs stay misaligned
As Europe moves into a tighter power balance heading into summer 2026, Serbia’s already fragile electricity system is likely to face further upward pressure on costs.…
Belgrade readies Expo 2027, betting on growth while confronting fiscal risk
Belgrade is preparing to host Expo 2027, a large-scale international exhibition expected to draw more than 4 million visitors and involve over 100 Serbian subcontractors. The…
How Montenegro’s EU accession is reshaping renewable energy financing
As Montenegro advances in EU accession negotiations, regulatory alignment with EU energy and climate rules is improving project bankability and investor confidence. The shift is expected…
Montenegro’s EU path could turn it into a regional operations hub for Western Balkans businesses
If Montenegro’s EU accession proceeds, the country could reposition itself as a coordination and operating base for firms seeking direct access to the EU single market…
Montenegro’s maritime modernization gathers pace as private capital and EU funding converge
Montenegro’s ports and coastal assets are entering a new investment cycle, supported by rising private capital, EU-backed modernization programs and growing demand from across the European…
Montenegro turns EU cross-border funding into an investor-ready pipeline
Montenegro’s participation in EU cross-border cooperation frameworks—built on IPA III (2021–2027), Interreg and EUSAIR initiatives—has started to function as a scalable pipeline for private capital. Investors…
Montenegro’s investment shift: from luxury coastal growth to diversified, EU-aligned capital
After two decades of tourism- and real-estate-led expansion, Montenegro is moving toward a more diversified investment model. The next phase hinges on attracting productive capital in…
Montenegro’s push to modernize energy and infrastructure as a route into the EU economy
Montenegro is positioning energy and infrastructure modernization—alongside regulatory alignment with the EU—as the foundation for moving beyond tourism dependence. With planned investment of €3–5 billion across…