Cyber Security Challenges ahead It is hard these days to imagine (or remember) life without smartphones and computers, without online services helping us with almost every aspect of our daily lives, be that at work – for communication and general productivity – or in our free time – for travel bookings,
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EC on Montenegro – More balanced growth ahead
European Commission has published fall 2019 economic forecast. Among assessed countries was also Montenegro, a candidate country for the next EU enlargement. The completion of the first section of the Bar-Boljare highway in 2020 will conclude a six-year period of fast expansion of the economy, but also of high external and
South Eastern Europe Economy in Focus
When leaders of the EU’s current 28 members gathered last month to discuss membership applications from Albania and North Macedonia, there was optimism that the accession process would be given a green light. But a small group of countries, led by France, objected to starting detailed talks with the Western
Quantamental Investing
The world is awash in data like never before. From a person’s morning Uber ride and favorite coffee spot, to the emails sent from their office—all these activities create massive amounts of data, but also behavioral and investment insights. Warren Buffett’s investment style exemplifies the fundamental approach: “Which companies offer the
Moodys: Montenegro affirms B1 credit rating
Moody's credit rating agency has affirmed the B1 credit rating for Montenegro, while retaining "positive" outlook. The credit rating is the result of high GDP per capita, optimistic prospects for EU accession, and a strong investment trend with a focus on foreign direct investment. The latest Moody's report welcomes significant
Egypt-Montenegro: Strengthening security, parliamentary and economic cooperation
uring the second day of his official visit to Egypt, Minister of Foreign Affairs Srđan Darmanović met with Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Head of the Committee of Foreign Affairs of the Egyptian Parliament Karim Darwish, and Vice President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Mohamed el Masry. Minister Darmanović
EIB supports clean urban transport
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided almost EUR 200m to cut the polluting emissions produced by buses in Spain's largest cities. The EU bank has been providing this financing since 2017 under the Cleaner Transport Facility, which aims to promote cleaner transport systems. This joint EIB-European Commission financing instrument is
Urban regeneration and sustainable tourism by EBRD
Urban regeneration, green buildings and sustainable and inclusive tourism with links to the local economy are the priorities of the EBRD’s new strategy for the property and tourism sector, approved by the EBRD’s Board of Directors. In particular, the strategy will guide the Bank’s investments and policy work for the period
EU trade policy & globalization efforts explained
Unlocking the resource potential of undiscovered mineral deposits
Raw materials like nickel are crucial for the production of batteries that are a key technology for low-emission mobility and the circular economy. With the demand for batteries expected to grow exponentially in the next few years, the creation of a competitive and sustainable battery manufacturing industry will be more
Long term EU Budget 2021-2027: Invest EU
The European Commission welcomes today's vote in the European Parliament on InvestEU, the programme to boost investment in Europe in the next long-term EU budget. This vote brings InvestEU one step closer to its creation. InvestEU will make EU funding for investment projects simpler to access and more effective. Building on
Rural Tourism Development in Montenegro
Montenegro's Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism has published the Program of rural tourism development of Montenegro with the Action plan for the 2019-2021 period. inistry of Sustainable Development and Tourism (MSDT), starting from the guidelines defined in the Strategy of Tourism Development by 2020, is determined in its intention to