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“Montenegro 2025” Economic Conference set for 16–17 October in Bečići
Montenegro will host the Montenegro 2025 economic conference on 16–17 October in Bečići, gathering policymakers, business leaders and regional stakeholders to discuss growth, investment and reform priorities. Organisers say the agenda will focus...

Spinumviva returns to elections. Inquiry in the pipeline Montenegro “astonished”
The family company of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is once again at the center of an electoral campaign controversy. Just days before the municipal elections scheduled for next Sunday, October 12, Spinumviva is embroiled in a new scandal....

From Training to Transformation: Montenegro Champions Climate Finance for Water Security
The first integrated training program on Climate Finance Programming and Water-sector Resilience held in Petrovac, Montenegro from 7–9 October 2025, marked the official start of the country’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) Capacity Building Training...

Faroe Islands vs Montenegro Prediction and Betting Tips | October 9th 2025
The Faroe Islands will face Montenegro at the Við Djúpumýrar on Thursday in another round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The home side have had their struggles in their qualifying campaign so far, but have already picked up more points in...

Montenegro Extends Coal Mining in Pljevlja Until 2050
Montenegro’s Ministry of Energy and Mining and the state-owned Pljevlja Coal Mine have signed a concession agreement allowing long-term exploitation of coal deposits until 2050. The deal ensures continued operation of the mine, which is crucial...

Montenegro promises a new increase in CSI in the OE2026 (and not only)
The Prime Minister pledged today that the next State Budget will include an increase in the Solidarity Supplement for the Elderly (CSI) and, if there is leeway, a mid-year bonus for the lowest pensions. During the presentation of Rui Sampaio’s...

Consumers prioritise food safety in purchases
Consumers prioritising food safety: summary Food safety third biggest driver of EU consumer choices after cost and taste Seven in ten are personally interested in food safety Pesticides, antibiotics, hormones and steroids in meat, and food...

Vučić sa Montenegrom o jačanju saradnje u više oblasti i bilateralnim odnosima
KOPENHAGEN - Predsednik Srbije Aleksandar Vučić razgovarao je danas tokom samita Evropske političke zajednice u Kopenhagenu, sa predsednikom Vlade Republike Portugalije Luisom Montenegrom o jačanju saradnje u oblasti sajber-bezbednosti i zaštite...
FNE Oscar Watch 2026: Montenegro Selects The Tower of Strength as Oscar Bid
PODGORICA: The Tower of Strength / Obraz by Nikola Vukcević has been chosen as Montenegro’s candidate for the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category. A coproduction between...

CEE Energy Conference to be held in London on October 7
CEE Energy Conference 2025: From Generation to Stability – Accelerating the Energy Transition in CEE is organized by international law firm CMS and is free of charge. It will bring together speakers from CMS offices across the CEE/SEE region and...

Vucic, Montenegro discuss cooperation, bilateral relations
COPENHAGEN - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Portuguese PM Luis Montenegro during the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen on Thursday to discuss strengthening of cooperation in cybersecurity and protection of critical...

EU welcomes Vietnam to WTO’s alternative arbitration arrangement
The EU has welcomed the decision of Vietnam to join the Multi-party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) for WTO members. The MPIA now covers 58 World Trade Organization (WTO) members and 59.5 per cent of world trade.The arrangement...

Montenegro highlights Azerbaijan’s role in $1 billion resort investment at Baku forum
One of Montenegro’s most beautiful resorts was built with the participation of Azerbaijan, with total investments reaching $1 billion and potential for further expansion, Azernews reports. The announcement was made by Montenegro’s Minister of...

Change is brewing in the coffee industry. What lies ahead?
Coffee growers are dealing with a lot right now. Most immediately, the Trump administration's tariffs, which threaten their sales, add to the ongoing challenges of pests and diseases for coffee production. In the longer term, experts say the...

The Montenegro Film Rendezvous places the national film industry front and centre
30/09/2025 - At the second annual event, audiences gained a glimpse of a rising sector, with showcases of projects by Ivan Salatić, Nikola Vukčević, Maja Todorović and more Đorđe Vojvodić and Maja Todorović during their pitch for Dive In At the...

Growth of Construction Slows Down
The establishment of residential projects, public investments, primarily in road construction and tourism, which drives both the construction of hotels and residential complexes, as well as the purchase of real estate, mainly by foreigners, are...

Interreg projects and the energy transition
© Summit Art Creations/Shutterstock By materially supporting European regions on different sides of the border to solve a common problem, Interreg projects demonstrate how the impact of transition is often fostered by cross-border cooperation The...

Government slashing property construction taxes
The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will lower the IVA tax rate to 6% for the construction of houses for sale up to €648,000 or, if rented, with rents up to €2,300. Montenegro admitted that the reduced tax for the construction of...

Mango industry must comply with FDA’s Final Traceability Rule by July 2028
All companies handling mangoes destined for US consumption must comply with the FDA’s Final Traceability Rule by July 20, 2028, regardless of company size, the National Mango Board (NMB) has alerted in a recent seminar. This includes growers,...

Government will support construction workers with temporary housing
During a press conference amid the second Council of Ministers addressing the housing crisis within two weeks, Miguel Pinto Luz emphasized the need to “ensure dignified living conditions” for construction sector workers. The support, attributed to...