Rail & Infrastructure: Serbia formed a working group to assess Sinohydro’s offer for the Valjevo–Bijelo Polje railroad reconstruction, with a mandate to price the project and prepare contract documentation. Montenegro Connectivity: A Chinese consortium has broken ground on the Matesevo–Andrijevica section of Montenegro’s Bar–Boljare highway, framed as a key north–south upgrade for trade and mobility. Energy Transition Policy: The Energy Community Regulatory Board highlights the need to update rules so households and businesses in Montenegro and the wider region can become “active customers” who generate, store and sell green power. Energy Demand Pressure: Croatia’s heatwave is pushing peak electricity demand up sharply, with experts warning that networks will need long-term investment and efficiency gains. Maritime & Tourism: The Adriatic Sea Tourism Report 2026 forecasts growth across cruise, ferry and marina segments, with Montenegro singled out for strong momentum. EU Border Tech: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is under pressure as airports weigh scrapping or pausing it to avoid summer travel “disaster” scenarios. Mining & Industry Investment: Montenegro’s PM appears in coverage tied to a major investment push in Portugal’s Aljustrel mine, reflecting broader regional interest in extractives and permitting speed. Climate Risk: Heatwave coverage across Europe flags rising health and infrastructure strain, with the Balkans including Montenegro facing very high temperatures.