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Montenegro publishes NECP for public consultation – sole coal plant planned for shutdown in 2041
Montenegro’s long-awaited draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) sets out the key 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission cuts, share of renewable energy sources in gross final energy consumption, and energy efficiency. The document, also...

Montenegro has closed the seventh chapter of negotiations on EU accession.
Montenegro has reached an important milestone in its bid to join the European Union by closing the seventh chapter of negotiations. So far, the country has successfully completed 7 out of the 35 planned chapters, according to the official website...

France expecting peak temperatures as heatwave hits Europe
Paris was on red alert for high temperatures on Tuesday, with the top of the Eiffel Tower shut, polluting traffic banned and speed restrictions in place as a searing heatwave gripped Europe. Mediterranean countries from the Iberian peninsula...

Montenegro and Agile Dynamics explore how to unlock €2 billion blockchain economy
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...

Anti-misinformation alliance offers journalists scientific backup and funding
Credit: Google_FX A new €2.7 million initiative invites European journalists to ditch the traditional "quick quote" approach and develop proper partnerships with researchers. The European Journalism Centre, in partnership with NOVA University of...
'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
High temperatures are forecast for Tuesday. UK Met Office UK Met Office EXTREME HEAT ACROSS southern European countries will continue today, with red alerts issued for cities across the region due to dangerously high temperatures. A ‘heat dome’ –...

More Than a Race: Collecting Key Data for Marine and Ocean Protection
The Ocean Race Europe, an offshore sailing race that connects seven European cities from the Baltic to the Adriatic Seas will see all of the competing IMOCA race boats carrying specialised science equipment. During the race this summer, the...
EU guarantees to enable €60 million in loans for sustainable growth in small businesses in North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
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...

Montenegro and Azerbaijan to exchange experience in the field of taxation
Within the framework of the 29th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations (IOTA) held in Baku, Orkhan Nazarli, Head of the State Tax Service of Azerbaijan, met with Sava Laketić, Executive Director of the Tax...

Three Months of Elections Sketch Dos and Don’ts for EU Democracy Shield
Democratic forces are struggling to win elections convincingly. FIMI/DIMI operations continue to affect results, and build polarisation and political disillusionment, preying on poor leadership. Recent elections in Central and Eastern Europe, most...

Azerbaijan discusses bilateral cooperation in taxation with Latvia and Montenegro
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...

The General Prosecutors of Albania and Montenegro Sign a 'Memorandum of Understanding' to Strengthen Cooperation in Tackling Serious Crimes, Illegal Trafficking, and Money Laundering
The General Prosecutor of Albania, Olsian Çela, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with his Montenegrin counterpart, Milorad Markovic, during the Second Consultative Forum of the General and Special Prosecutors held in Tirana on June 16–17....

Climate change is coming for your G&T! Global warming could change the taste of gin, scientists warn
If there's one thing the Brits take seriously, it's their gin and tonic. It requires a precise blend of the spirit, mixer, lime wedge and – of course – ice. But the subtle fusion of flavours is at risk, experts have warned - with climate change to...

FM: Montenegro's EU entry would yield significant economic and security benefits for the bloc
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said Montenegro's European Union entry would yield significant economic and security benefits for the bloc, as opposed to Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference held jointly with Nik...

Bulgaria, Montenegro Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Areas of Youth and Sports
Bulgarian Minister of Youth and Sports Ivan Peshev and his Montenegrin counterpart Dragoslav Scekic have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the fields of youth and sports, the Bulgarian ministry’s press centre said on Tuesday. In the field of...

Air Montenegro partners with RateGain to enhance Pricing Agility and Market Competitiveness Across Europe
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...

RateGain partners with Air Montenegro to strengthen pricing strategy
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...

INTERVIEW: Western Balkans attract tech and services FDI as manufacturing outlook dims
Export-oriented manufacturing in the Western Balkans, particularly in Serbia and North Macedonia, has been a success story in recent years, drawing substantial foreign investment into industrial sectors closely integrated with European value...

Montenegro Latest Country to Supply Drones to Ukraine
Russia’s Kommersant news outlet reported on Sunday that Montenegro is to produce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in partnership with the US ByLight technology company – the first batches of which are earmarked as military aid for Ukraine. The...

Montenegro vs Armenia Prediction and Betting Tips | June 9th 2025
Montenegro will host Armenia at the Gradski Stadion Nikšić on Monday in a friendly clash between the two nations. Both teams will be very keen to get a result to boost team morale and give their fans a rare victory to celebrate. The hosts were...