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Montenegro wants to reach 3.5% of GDP in Defense “in the next 10 years”
Portugal Pulse
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June 25, 2025
© PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images The Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, announced on Wednesday that the Portuguese government aims to achieve a defense investment of 3.5% of GDP “in the next...
Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...
Two More Bulgaria-Turkiye Border Crossings under Construction to Ease Traffic
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria currently has three border crossings with Turkiye, one of which, at Kapitan Andreevo/Kapikule, is heavily congested and regularly sees long queues. Therefore, construction of two more border passes is now underway to improve the flow of...
Montenegro and Agile Dynamics explore how to unlock €2 billion blockchain economy
Consultancy.eu
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June 24, 2025
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, Montenegro’s government is aiming to turn the tiny Balkan country into a blockchain powerhouse punching above its weight. Behind the scenes, Agile Dynamics is at the highest level playing a...
Today’s news: Montenegro denies data; Nationality? It becomes difficult
Portugal Pulse
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June 27, 2025
Good morning. It’s time to catch up with the highlights from the national press this Friday, June 27. “Montenegro refuses to provide evidence of Spinumviva’s work” is the headline in Correio da Manhã, while Jornal de Notícias reports that “less...
Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 25, 2025
Multinational company Hitachi Energy, a silver sponsor of the BEF 2025 conference, is present in the Southeast Europe region through its Balkan Cluster, which covers seven markets – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo*,...
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...
Pakistan suspends chicken trade with Brazil due to bird flu
Pakistan Observer
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July 4, 2025
Pakistan is among several other countries that have placed restrictions on import of chicken from Brazil after it reported first case of bird flu in May this year. Reports said the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry has shared updated list of the...
The Media Line: With Israeli Tourism Industry in Crisis, ‘Can We Salvage Christmas?’ Expert Asks (VIDEO)
Regional Media News - Iowa
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June 24, 2025
With Israeli Tourism Industry in Crisis, ‘Can We Salvage Christmas?’ Expert Asks Ben Gurion Airport is shut, and rescue flights are nearly empty, with travelers to and from Israel facing soaring costs and red tape. ‘We’re isolated in a way no...
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,...
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...
With Israeli Tourism Industry in Crisis, ‘Can We Salvage Christmas?’ Expert Asks
Media Line
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June 24, 2025
Ben Gurion Airport is shut, and rescue flights are nearly empty, with travelers to and from Israel facing soaring costs and red tape. ‘We’re isolated in a way no other Western country would be,’ a major tour operator tells TML. Israel’s war with...
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...
Top 5 Balkan Countries to Visit: Where to Go for Culture, Nature & History
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
Where ancient cobblestones meet Adriatic dreams—the Balkans serve up Europe's most authentic adventures without the tourist crowds. Photo by Canva Diverse cultures, turbulent history and breathtaking hidden gems: welcome to the Balkan Peninsula,...
Arrivals up 3.3% and nights down 0.7% year-on-year in Q2 2025: ETC
Travel Daily Media
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July 4, 2025
Off-season demand for sun and beach holidays is rising, likely driven by the shift in Easter holidays and evolving travel preferences. European destinations experienced renewed interest from China, alongside continued strong arrivals from the US....
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...
WEF: Global energy transition picks up pace
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 19, 2025
The report, titled Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025, tracks the performance of energy systems of 118 countries across three dimensions – security, sustainability, and equity. The equity segment showed the strongest gains, thanks to...
JULY 2025 NEWS IN BRIEF
Europe Diplomatic Magazine
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July 3, 2025
| NHS FIRST IN WORLD TO ROLL OUT NEW ‘TROJAN HORSE’ THERAPY FOR BLOOD CANCER PATIENTS The NHS in England will be the first health system in the world to roll-out a ‘trojan horse’ targeted therapy for blood cancer patients which could halt the...
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...
Paris Air Show 2025: Air Montenegro joins Embraer’s Component Pool Program
Aviation Business News
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June 18, 2025
Air Montenegro has added a third Embraer E195 to its fleet and signed a multi-year agreement to join Embraer’s Component Pool Program, covering the new aircraft as well as its two existing E195s. Through the programme, which was announced during...