Prva banka Crne Gore has filed a €6 million damages lawsuit against Montenegro, alleging that a police operation at a Podgorica building housing one of its…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing up to €24 million to Hipotekarna Banka, combining additional mortgage funding with financing for energy-efficient residential…
Montenegro’s banks significantly eased household lending conditions in the second quarter, with consumer finance, refinancing and property purchases among the main sources of credit demand. The…
Montenegro’s banking sector reported easier corporate lending conditions alongside stronger demand for business financing, with working capital and capital investment accounting for major borrowing needs. The…
Montenegro’s growing trade with the European Union is creating additional financing needs for companies exposed to the bloc’s carbon rules, potentially expanding the role of banks…
Montenegro’s banking sector expanded its balance sheet in the first half of 2026, with total assets reaching €8.05 billion and bank capital rising to €1.09 billion,…
Montenegro’s banking sector entered the latest period of higher euro-area interest rates with non-performing loans at their lowest level in more than a decade and capital…
Montenegro’s annual inflation reached 4.5% in August, up from 3.8% in July, as fuel prices and tourism-related services recorded significant increases. Consumer prices rose 1.2% month…
Montenegro’s capital market generated more than €86 million in turnover during the latest reported annual period, while its overall market value fell by almost half, highlighting…
The European Central Bank’s 25-basis-point rate increase could slow the decline in borrowing costs in Montenegro, although the immediate effect on existing bank borrowers is expected…

