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Government meets with social partners in a meeting led by Montenegro
The official agenda for the meeting indicates that there will be interventions from business confederations and trade unions, as well as discussions on “other matters,” without specifying any specific topic, in addition to presenting institutional...

Radisson Hotel Group Unveils Secluded Coastal Gem with 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...

On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...

A Business Model Centered on Sustainable Growth
Major investors running sustainable businesses play a key role in the development of local communities. They expand production, optimize processes, create jobs directly, support employment across the value chain, and engage local suppliers—clearly...

Climate change could alter gin’s taste
A study by Heriot-Watt University has warned that changing climate conditions could affect the flavour profile of gin in the future. Gin producers source juniper berries from specific regions Heriot-Watt’s International Centre for Brewing and...

Scientists Tracked An Olm For 2,569 Days And It Did Not Move An Inch
When a team of scientists studied a group of olms in a Balkan cave, they were hoping to reveal new information about how these fascinating amphibians behave outside of the lab. They weren’t, however, expecting to find they were mind-blowingly...

Montenegro inflation drives up fruit prices
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...
WBA and ITU publish fourth annual joint report assessing digital companies’ climate commitments and progress
Tech sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International...

EU Guarantees €60 Million in Loans for Sustainable Growth of Small Businesses in North Macedonia, BiH, and Montenegro
The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, has signed €4.8 million in guarantee agreements, completing the commitment of €60 million in EU-backed funds for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the...

Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
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*,...

Bears at the Gates: When the Wild Gets Too Close in Montenegro and Kosovo
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
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...

The Vision for the Use of Unmanned Systems in Future Operational Environments Shaped at the 18th Bal...
The 18th Balkan Countries' Chiefs of Defense/General Staff (CHODs) conference was held on May 28, 2025, at the Turkish Armed Forces Multinational Joint Warfare Center (MJWC) Command in Levent, İstanbul. Hosted by Türkiye, the conference was...

How to approach 'accurate' Information in the digital age?
The digital age has brought an unprecedented abundance of information. We are no longer just consumptive actors, but also producers. Countless data, news, and comments appear on our screens every moment. Every piece of content is presented as...

How climate change could alter the flavour of your gin and tonic forever
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The best Marella ships and Tui cruise deals for 2025 and 2026
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Flavour of gin and tonic could be impacted by climate change, study finds
The flavour of a gin and tonic may be impacted by climate change, scientists have found. Volatile weather patterns, made more likely by climate breakdown, could change the taste of juniper berries, which are the key botanical that give gin its...

Protecting the environment in the Western Balkans
In Zenica, an industrial city in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, residents have lived for decades with heavy air, black smoke, and institutional silence in the face of pollution from the local steel factory. This factory, formerly known as...

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...
Hungary strongly supports Montenegro's EU accession, says FM
BUDAPEST, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto on Tuesday highlighted the strategic benefits of Montenegro's accession to the European Union (EU) and reaffirmed Hungary's continued support for the...