Montenegro
Russians, Serbians, Turks the biggest property buyers in Montenegro
Foreigners bought €169.99mn of property in the tiny Adriatic country in 2019.
Montenegro legalises same-sex civil partnerships
Montenegro became the first Western Balkan state to legally recognise same-sex couples. PM Dusko Markovic says "no room for discrimination based on sexual orientation in a European Montenegro".
Balkan Business Sentiment Index reached historic high in 2019
Progress towards EU accession lifted sentiment, but businesspeople still see corruption as one of their biggest problems.
Western Balkan coal power plants still greatly exceed pollution limits
Levels of sulphur dioxide emitted by power plants in the EU-aspiring region exceed pollution limits by almost six times, finds a new report from Bankwatch.
Restrictions come down again in emerging Europe as coronavirus cases surge
Several countries in emerging Europe have re-imposed lockdowns and border restrictions to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus after reporting spikes in new infections.
Tourists trickle back to the Adriatic
Hundreds of thousands of people are now on the move in Central and Southeast Europe as travel restrictions imposed to contain the novel coronavirus are eased.
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Montenegro Airlines warns it might not survive ban on landing at Belgrade airport
Already struggling financially, Montenegro's flag carrier is now a victim of the political standoff between Belgrade and Podgorica.