The World Bank has raised its 2025 GDP growth projection for Montenegro to 3.3%, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from its June forecast. This upward revision is attributed to robust private consumption, rising real wages, and sustained investment in infrastructure and renewable energy.
Montenegro's Solar Sign company officially launched a 5 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Bijelo Polje on October 2, 2025. This €4 million investment, located in Zaton village, is the first solar facility in the municipality and the company's fourth in Montenegro, marking a significant step in the nation's green energy transition.
Montenegro's transport administration has launched its third tender for the 20.3 million euro western section of the Podgorica bypass motorway. This follows two previous cancellations due to issues with bidder documentation and appeals, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country's infrastructure projects.
Montenegrin volleyball star Tatjana Bokan has rejoined OK Herceg Novi for the upcoming season. Her return marks a significant boost for the club, which is set to compete in the BVA Cup, aiming for a spot in the CEV Challenge Cup. Bokan previously led the team to a double crown in the 2022/23 season.
Montenegro has issued a verbal note to Kosovo's Embassy in Podgorica following alleged gunfire from the Kosovo side near the Hajlla-Shtedim ski resort. The protest concerns two incidents in July 2024 and August 2025 that damaged the ski center's infrastructure, prompting Montenegro to request an investigation and prosecution of perpetrators from Kosovo.
Žabljak, nestled within Durmitor National Park, has emerged as Montenegro's top tourist destination in 2025, recording over 150,000 overnight stays. This success is attributed to its strong focus on ecotourism, sustainable development, and strategic infrastructure investments, attracting visitors from 125 countries.
Montenegrin Adriatic sea port operator Luka Kotor recorded a net profit of 411,890 euro in H1 2025, a decrease from the previous year. The narrowing profit is primarily attributed to a significant increase in operating costs and higher expenditures for workers' wages and benefits, despite an increase in net sales revenue.
The Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) in Montenegro has proposed revoking Đorđe Đurđić's cooperating witness status in the high-profile 'Carbon Credits' trial against Duško Knežević. The defense argues Đurđić was not part of a criminal organization, a prerequisite for such status. A court decision is anticipated at the next hearing on October 1st.
Montenegrin water polo club Primorac Kotor secured first place in their Champions League qualification group by defeating Serbian powerhouse Novi Beograd in a dramatic penalty shootout in Belgrade. The 18:16 victory (13:13 in regular time, 5:3 in penalties) ensures a more favorable draw for Primorac in the upcoming Champions League group stage.
Former Roma and Juventus forward Mirko Vučinić, 41, has been officially named the new head coach of the Montenegro national football team. This marks his first senior management role, following a distinguished playing career and a previous stint as an assistant coach for the national side.
