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More than half citizenships by investment granted to individuals of Russian origin

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – A total of 2,070 citizenships by investment were granted in Montenegro between 1 January 2019 and 10 June 2024, a period for which the Civic Education Centre (CGO) has data. According to a press release issued by…

Growth plan offers an opportunity for Montenegro to reach the EU quality of life

Podgorica, Brisel, (MINA-BUSINESS) – Prime Minister Milojko Spajic has said that Montenegro is ready to achieve the goals outlined in the Growth Plan and successfully complete the final phase of negotiations to become the next member of the European Union…

Q2 GDP growth stands at 2.7 percent

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – According to preliminary data from Monstat, Montenegro’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.7 percent in the second quarter. According to preliminary results, GDP amounted to nearly €1.85 billion in the second quarter, compared to €1.72 billion…

Spajic: Health system prepared to respond to spread of Q fever to humans

Podgorica, (MINA) – The Montenegrin healthcare system is prepared to respond if the Q fever spreads to humans, stated Prime Minister Milojko Spajic. He told the press conference, asked about the spread of Q fever, that he consulted with Minister…

Gjeloshaj: Government takes major step towards EU

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – According to Minister of Economic Development Nik Gjeloshaj, the Government has taken another major step on Montenegro’s European path by adopting the bills on copyright and neighbouring rights, as well as on electronic communications. “In order to…

Sattler: I’ll do everything in my power to help Montenegro join the EU

Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegrin citizens have strong desire for their country to join the EU, said newly appointed EU ambassador in Podgorica, Johann Sattler, adding that he will do everything in his power to help Montenegro join the EU as…

SEPA: Tremendous potential for the country

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – According to the CBCG Governor Irena Radovic, Montenegro’s accession to SEPA marks a milestone that offers tremendous potential for every credit institution and the entire country. “The real, tangible benefit that Montenegro will achieve four years before…

Hungary interested in investing in the tourism sector

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – At a meeting with Minister of Tourism Simonida Kordic, Hungarian Ambassador to Montenegro Jozsef Negyesi said that Hungary was interested in investments and projects in the fields of tourism and infrastructure. He added that Montenegro must leverage…

Maritime infrastructure key to strengthening regional stability

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – Minister of Maritime Affairs Filip Radulovic has said that Montenegro’s maritime infrastructure plays a crucial and multifaceted role in strengthening the security architecture in the southern Adriatic, contributing both to regional stability and international security cooperation. At…

Sattler: Montenegro needs political stability in order to achieve its EU ambitions 

Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegro has capacities to achieve its EU ambition, provided it maintains political stability, said newly appointed EU Ambassador to Montenegro Johann Sattler. He met on Monday with Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip…

Unemployment rate decreases

Podgorica, (MINA-BUSINESS) – There were 32,600 unemployed people in Montenegro at the end of August, three percent fewer than in July. According to a monthly report by the Employment Office, the unemployment rate stood at 11.07 percent at the end…

Montenegro urged to seize the moment to become the next EU member

Enlargement policy remains high on the EU agenda, said newly appointed EU Ambassador to Montenegro Johann Sattler, adding that all social stakeholders should invest effort on the EU path, so that Montenegro would become the next EU member. Sattler presented…