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Business class for the first time on Serbian railways - Overhaul of "Gosa" wagons worth EUR 25 million
eKapija
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A year - year and a half from now, Srbijavoz should receive around twenty cars in which, for the first time on Serbian railways, a business class will be available in addition to first and second class seats, the acting general director of this...
Defense is the “new priority”? Montenegro convinced there will be surplus
Portugal Pulse
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June 25, 2025
In an interview recorded in Brussels on the same day the NATO Summit concluded in The Hague, Luís Montenegro stated that defense is a “new priority” for his government, emphasizing it does not compromise other areas. “Our expectation—nobody has...
Montenegro inflation drives up fruit prices
Fresh Plaza
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June 17, 2025
Inflation in Montenegro has been experiencing rapid growth, reaching nearly four percent over the past year, as reported by Monstat. This rise challenges greenhouse growers, especially during the tourist season when demand surges. The "Limited...
Bulgaria Hosts Multinational Military Exercise With Italy, Romania, Montenegro (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. The multinational tactical exercise“Platinum Lion - 25” concluded on June 24, with live-fire drills at the“Novo Selo” training range in Bulgaria, Trend reports citing the country's Defense...
EU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
European Investment Fund
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The EU-funded Western Balkans Guarantee 4 SME Resilience is supporting financing under favourable lending conditions, contributing to small business growth and boosting employment and competitiveness. This initiative complements the EU’s broader...
NATIONAL BANK GOVERNOR: COOPERATION WITH CEF SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATION OF NBM AND MOLDOVA'S INTEGRATION INTO EU
Infotag
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June 24, 2025
Cooperation with CEF supports the transformation of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and Moldova's integration into the European Union. This was stated by Anca Dragu, the bank's governor, at the annual meeting of the Management Council of the...
Bears at the Gates: When the Wild Gets Too Close in Montenegro and Kosovo
Balkan Insight
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June 24, 2025
Under Montenegrin law, brown bears are classified as large game species, but hunting is restricted. Hunting of females with cubs is permanently banned. For adult males, the hunting season runs from October 1 to November 30, but in practice,...
Five Projects by Female Filmmakers From South-East Europe to Receive Financial Support
Variety
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June 23, 2025
The Uniqa South-East Europe Future Foundation, in cooperation with the Sarajevo Film Festival and Slano Film Days, has selected five film projects as part of the Female Filmmakers Support Programme. The selection was announced at Slano Film Days....
Montenegro will join the European Union mission to train Ukrainian military personnel
The Odessa Journal
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The Parliament of Montenegro has approved the participation of the Montenegrin army in the European Union’s military assistance mission to Ukraine, Radio Free Europe reports. The decision was made nine months after the proposal was submitted, with...
Montenegro to establish rail regulator
International Railway Journal
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June 13, 2025
Independent authority is part of a draft railway law. MONTENEGRO plans to set up an independent regulatory authority that will oversee and regulate the safety, efficiency, and competitiveness of the railway sector. According to local media,...
Spain and UAE Lead 2025 Digital Nomad Visa Index
Fintech News Middle East
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July 10, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox VisaGuide has released its latest Digital Nomad Visa Index, a ranking that evaluates countries based on their suitability for remote workers. Spain leads the 2025...
Azerbaijan discusses bilateral cooperation in taxation with Latvia and Montenegro
Azertag
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June 21, 2025
Baku, June 21, AZERTAC Orkhan Nazarli, Head of the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Baiba Šmite-Roķe, Director General of the State Revenue Service (SRS) of Latvia, on the sidelines of the...
NBA Hall of Famer Divac Gets Emergency Surgery After Montenegro Motorcycle Crash
ESPN Southwest Florida
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June 20, 2025
A motorcycle accident in Risan, Montenegro landed NBA Hall of Famer Vlade Divac in surgery on Thursday. Doctors gave him an artificial hip during the emergency operation. Hospital spokesperson Ljubica Mitrovic told Yahoo Sports that the...
UNDP And EU Back Montenegro's Push For Real Gender Equality
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. Achieving gender equality is not possible without ambitious, clear, and strategic institutional action, as existing mechanisms must keep pace with growing challenges and issues in the...
Air Montenegro partners with RateGain to enhance Pricing Agility and Market Competitiveness Across Europe
Equity Bulls
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RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AIpowered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that Air Montenegro, the national airline of Montenegro, has selected AirGain by RateGain - a...
Bosnia’s coal plants the biggest polluters in Western Balkans, CEE Bankwatch survey shows
BNE Intellinews
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Coal plants in Bosnia & Herzegovina were the biggest SO2 emitters in the Western Balkans in 2024, according to a survey by CEE Bankwatch, an environmental NGO. Last year, Bosnian plants emitted 212,840 tonnes of SO2 – 11.3 times higher than the...
Brazil Declares Commercial Poultry Free Of Bird Flu, Eyes Resumption Of Exports
Arise News
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June 19, 2025
Brazil, the world’s largest poultry exporter, has officially declared its commercial chicken flocks free of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the country’s agriculture ministry announced on Wednesday. This follows a 28-day period...
RateGain partners with Air Montenegro to strengthen pricing strategy
Business Upturn
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June 17, 2025
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Air Montenegro, the national carrier of Montenegro. The airline has selected...
Sebre and Strabag to commence construction of the Marina Dorcol business-residential complex in Belgrade - EUR 390 million investment
eKapija
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The Czech company Sebre, as an investor, and the Austrian company Strabag, as a contractor, signed a contract today for the construction of the initial phase of the Marina Dorcol business-residential complex in Belgrade, and the total value of the...
UAE Ranked 5th in Global Competitiveness Ranking; Cabinet Reviews $1.4tn Trade Success
Gulf Insider
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June 18, 2025
The UAE has ranked in fifth place in a global competitiveness ranking, outperforming major economies including the US, Sweden, and Germany. The achievement was reviewed at a meeting of the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...