Economy
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…
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.…