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Montenegro Embraces Clean Energy Future With First-Ever Renewable Energy Auction
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. Backed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Montenegro's Ministry of Energy and Mining has launched the country's first-ever renewable energy auction, marking a...

Montenegro sets ceiling price of €65/MWh for first solar auction
Montenegro has set a ceiling price of €65 ($76.11)/MWh for its first solar auction, which will offer 12-year contracts for difference (CfD) for up to 250 MW of capacity. The auction is scheduled to take place later this year. July 9, 2025 Patrick...

Agriculture's Share in Economy, Largest in Europe
Albania is facing a paradox, where food prices for the first time in history exceeded the European Union average, but meanwhile, the country has the highest share of agriculture in its economy compared to all countries in Europe. The latest...

Montenegro’s EPCG to take out EUR 50 million loan
The Government of Montenegro, upon the proposal of the Ministry of Finance, has issued an approval for Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) to borrow EUR 50 million from Erste Bank to finance the purchase of the lacking quantities of electricity. The...

Even Montenegro has had enough of Malta’s dirty deals
Montenegro, one of the most corrupt states in Europe, sent its Deputy Prime Minister to rebuke Malta’s Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg. Montenegro is increasingly frustrated that, ten years after Enemalta purchased the Montenegrin wind farm in...

Speaker Montenegro announces senior staff changes in Arizona House majority
Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro has announced changes to the senior leadership team of the House Majority Staff. These adjustments come as preparations are underway for the Second Regular Session of the 57th Legislature. Grant Hanna will...

Smart Production in the Connected World
By Kamila Bogdanova Can artificial intelligence predict and prevent diseases before clinical symptoms appear? Will smart factories balance automation with safe human–robot collaboration? How close are we to AI-managed air travel and single-pilot...

Discovering Jewish Roots in Montenegro and Albania
Almost 10 years ago, I met a Jewish Bulgarian man, Joseph Benetov, who is the director of Modern Hebrew Language at the University of Pennsylvania. He was my tour guide through Bulgaria, Macedonia and Thessalonia in northern Greece. This amazing...

EIB Global steps up support for Montenegro’s economic development
(Credit:Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB has signed a Host Country Agreement with the government of Montenegro EIB will provide a loan of €18 million loan and a grant of €2.3 million for the...
Podgorica forum promotes China-Montenegro trade, technology cooperation
PODGORICA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- More than a hundred government officials and business representatives gathered in Podgorica on Friday to explore opportunities for trade and technological cooperation between Montenegro and China. Among the prominent...

Radisson Hotel Group unveils the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a premium beachfront retreat nestled on an isolated peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro. Surrounded by lush green hills and crystal-clear...

Russian Gold Mining Tycoon Barred From Leaving Country Amid Nationalization Efforts
A Russian gold mining tycoon was blocked from leaving the country over the weekend as authorities moved to nationalize his company and investigate alleged corruption and financial misconduct. Konstantin Strukov, the CEO of Russia’s third-largest...

FC Noah vs Buducnost Podgorica Prediction and Betting Tips | July 8th 2025
FC Noah and Buducnost Podgorica get their UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign underway when they lock horns at the Kotaik Stadium on Thursday. Sandro Perkovic’s men are on a run of 12 straight competitive home wins and will be looking to...

Chega proposes maintaining reduced VAT for energy equipment
A new legislative proposal has been submitted to the Portuguese Parliament by the political party Chega, aiming to alter the VAT rules for energy equipment. This comes after a similar proposal was initiated by the Livre party. Chega’s proposal...

The Owner Of One Of Russia's Largest Gold Mining Companies Was Detained While Trying To Flee The Country
8 The billionaire tried to leave the Russian Federation on a personal Bombardier jet. Russian FSB officers prevented Konstantin Strukov, the beneficiary of Yuzhuralzoloto (YuGK) and deputy chairman of Chelyabinsk's Chelyabinsk City Council, from...

Where Are They Now? The Crypto Winter Villains Who Shook the Industry
The 2022 crypto winter was arguably the darkest period in crypto history. Billions of dollars in market value evaporated while the entire industry’s future hung by a thread. Today, many players who contributed to the severe downturn remain...
PRODUCTION: Marko Gjokovic Begins Shooting Debut Feature Tenant
SKOPJE: Macedonian director Marko Gjokovic has started shooting his debut feature Tenant / Potstanar. The psychological drama is inspired by Slovenian dramatist Matjaž Župančič’s play Vladimir, and it is made as a coproduction between North...

Engineering Built on Expertise and Trust
With over 100 completed projects across five markets, a team of 50 top-tier engineers, and unwavering attention to detail – this is the success formula of CRE International. From Skopje to Minsk and Belgrade to Riyadh, their expertise creates...

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...

EU to support construction of new generation unit at Potpec hydropower plant and solar-thermal plant in Novi Sad with over EUR 40 million
The European Commission has proposed the first support package, of EUR 87.7 million, under the European Union’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, to help implement EUR 487.3 million worth of hydropower, solar district heating, and grid...