LOT Polish Airlines will continue to grow its operations to the former Yugoslavia this summer by adding one new route to its network, as well as increasing frequencies and capacity on a number of existing services. Furthermore, the airline has identified the Balkan region as an important market for its future development. The Polish national… READ MORE
The Western Balkans may become an alternative location for direct foreign investment, the Vienna Institute for International Studies (WIIW) said in a recent report, stating that the principal reasons for this are underutilized workforce and improved infrastructure. In the WIIW’s report on regional business, it is stated that the influx of foreign direct investment in… READ MORE
Montenegro has become the latest country in the former Yugoslavia to seek flights from China, following in the footsteps of Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. Danilo Orlandić, the General Manager of operator Airports of Montenegro, which runs the country’s two international airports, said, “Together with our strategic partners we are looking at significantly boosting… READ MORE
Montenegro’s two international airports have registered strong passenger growth throughout the first quarter. Podgorica Airport welcomed 66.518 travellers in March, representing an increase of 18.7% on the same month last year. Over the first quarter, Montenegro’s capital city airport handled 181.381 passengers, which is up 18.1% on 2017. Serbia remains the largest country market from… READ MORE
The Serbian government is ready to sign a memorandum of understanding with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) on the construction of its highway from Pozega to the Montenegrin border. The announcement came from Serbia’s vice president, Zorana Mihajlovic, following a meeting with the Chinese ambassador Li Manchang and the president of China Communication… READ MORE
Prime Minister Dusko Markovic will have a meeting with representatives of the Chinese CRBC company and the Exim Bank tomorrow , where they will discuss the further works on the highway, i.e. the Matesevo-Andrijevica-Boljare section. During the Prime Minister’s Question Time in Parliament Marković said that Montenegro was not only encouraged by the European Union… READ MORE
Spanish low cost airline Vueling is considering the launch of new routes to the former Yugoslavia while strengthening its existing operations in the region. The IAG group airline plans to introduce services from its hub in Barcelona to Podgorica and is considering potential flights to Ljubljana. Furthermore, it will boost operations to Serbia and Croatia… READ MORE
Several carriers and airports will be taking part at the 2018 Belgrade Tourism Fair, which begins today, with Air Serbia being one of the largest exhibitors. Besides the Serbian carrier, others that are taking part this year include Air Cairo, Budapest Airport, Ellinair, Montenegro Airlines and Turkish Airlines. During the four-day event, Air Serbia will… READ MORE
The European Union wants to see Montenegro in the European Union, said the head of the EU Delegation to Montenegro, Aivo Orav. He believes that the Union has certain work to do in Montenegro as a candidate country. He mentioned 2025 as a possible date for our country’s EU membership. According to Orav, nobody said… READ MORE
Montenegro and Serbia can be ready for the European Union by 2025, said European Parliament speaker Antonio Tajani in an interview with the EWB. “The Western Balkans has a clear and credible European perspective and can count on the European Parliament to support them in this process, but the ball is in their court. Significant… READ MORE