Most Households in North Macedonia Use Solid Fuels for Heating

Most Households in North Macedonia Use Solid Fuels for Heating

According to data from the State Statistical Office, the majority of households in North Macedonia, specifically 70 percent, use solid fuels for heating. Only 20 percent of households use electricity ...

Inspection Reveals Numerous Violations During Seasonal Sales and Price Controls

Inspection Reveals Numerous Violations During Seasonal Sales and Price Controls

The market inspectorate in Bosnia and Herzegovina conducted inspections during the winter sales and price controls, finding that a significant number of traders are not complying with legal provisions...

26 Hotels Temporarily Closed in North Macedonia Due to Violations

26 Hotels Temporarily Closed in North Macedonia Due to Violations

The State Market Inspectorate of North Macedonia has temporarily closed 26 hospitality establishments during inspections conducted throughout the country in December. The inspections aimed to determin...

Novi Grad Sarajevo Municipality Adopts Budget for 2026

Novi Grad Sarajevo Municipality Adopts Budget for 2026

The Municipal Council of Novi Grad Sarajevo has adopted the budget for 2026 in the amount of 67.28 million KM, along with the Decision on its implementation. The budget is characterized as development...

North Macedonia Invests 21 Million Euros in New Electric Locomotives with EBRD Support

North Macedonia Invests 21 Million Euros in New Electric Locomotives with EBRD Support

North Macedonia will invest 21 million euros in railway transport, earmarked for the purchase of up to five new electric locomotives, along with the necessary spare parts. This investment was announce...

Economic Trends in the Region and the World at the End of 2025

Economic Trends in the Region and the World at the End of 2025

At the end of 2025, the global and regional economies are facing various challenges and changes. From problems in German winemaking to the growth of exports in Serbia, the situation is complex and dyn...

MidEuropa to Acquire Majority Stake in Optika Anda

MidEuropa to Acquire Majority Stake in Optika Anda

Private equity fund MidEuropa will acquire a majority stake in Optika Anda, the leading optical retail chain in Croatia. The investment will be realized in conjunction with Andrija Banović, a represen...

Average Interest Rates in North Macedonia: Decline in Loans, Increase in Deposits in November

Average Interest Rates in North Macedonia: Decline in Loans, Increase in Deposits in November

The National Bank of North Macedonia has released a report on average interest rates on loans and deposits for November 2023. Total loans recorded a monthly and annual decrease, while total deposits r...

Crypto Industry in 2025: Stability and Trust as Key Factors

Crypto Industry in 2025: Stability and Trust as Key Factors

The crypto industry entered a new phase of development at the end of 2025, marked by a shift from short-term trends towards stable infrastructure, security, and a reliable trading experience. The late...

Farmers in Serbia appeal to the Government to stop milk imports

Farmers in Serbia appeal to the Government to stop milk imports

Farmers in Serbia have appealed to the Government of Serbia and the Ministry of Agriculture to urgently intervene and prevent the import of milk and dairy products, with the aim of reviving domestic v...

FBiH Tax Administration Conducted Enhanced Controls Across the Federation and Imposed Penalties

FBiH Tax Administration Conducted Enhanced Controls Across the Federation and Imposed Penalties

The Tax Administration of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) conducted enhanced inspection controls throughout the Federation ahead of the New Year holidays, with the aim of ensuring the ...

Price Increases in Banja Luka for Services and Goods Due to Electricity Price Hike

Price Increases in Banja Luka for Services and Goods Due to Electricity Price Hike

Following the decision to increase the electricity grid fees in Republika Srpska, entrepreneurs in Banja Luka are announcing a chain reaction of price increases. Starting from the New Year, the servic...