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Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025
Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

Announcements: CfC BSIL Symposium on ICJ Climate AO; State Succession & Investor-State Dispute Settlement Seminar; CfP Positive Obligations and Discrimination ECtHR Workshop; CfA LACJIL on Climate Emergency; Radboud University & Leuphana University of…
1. Call for Contributions: BSIL Blog Symposium on ICJ Climate Advisory Opinion. The Bangladesh Society of International Law (BSIL) has launched a Call for Contributions for its inaugural BSIL Blog Symposium on the ICJ Climate Advisory Opinion and...

Thailand gets top nod in child labour fight
PUBLISHED : 2 Oct 2025 at 19:21 Thailand has achieved its highest-ever international ranking in efforts to combat the worst forms of child labour, earning a “Significant Advancement” rating in the US Department of Labor’s 2024 report. Labour...

Montenegro cooks with Michelin chefs and is moved at the end of the visit
The Portuguese Prime Minister wrapped up his visit to Japan with various engagements in Osaka, following a prior trip to China, including the Macau Special Administrative Region. The visit featured a ride on a bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka....

Montenegro Taps JERA for Potential LNG Terminal and Power Projects
Montenegro and JERA Co Inc signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the potential development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and an associated gas-run generation plant in the Balkan country, the Japanese company said...

Montenegro wants to accelerate high-speed rail and warns about those who “rush too much” in politics.
Nearing the end of his official visit to Japan, Luís Montenegro traveled the 500 kilometers separating Tokyo from Osaka on a high-speed train, completing the journey in just over two hours. “It is a train that reminds us of the importance of...

Montenegro’s road to the EU: Civil society’s role in turning ambition into reality
The EU Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) is the formal bridge between the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Montenegro’s social partners and civil society organisations (CSOs), tasked with monitoring...

Montenegro’s capital Podgorica preparing feasibility study for waste incinerator
Deponija, the utility in charge of waste management in Montenegro’s capital, launched a public call for the production of a feasibility study for the construction of a municipal waste incinerator within the territory of the city of Podgorica. The...
Open Call: Competition for the Conceptual Urban and Architectural Design of a Residential and Commercial Complex Within the 'City Housing' Project in Podgorica
The Capital City Podgorica has launched an international, open, single-stage, anonymous design competition for the conceptual urban and architectural design of a residential and mixed-use complex within the “Gradski Stan” (City Housing) project....

Tenants win big in dispute over Toronto building's derelict swimming pool
Residents in a downtown Toronto apartment complex have won a $1.2-million settlement in a case that began with a derelict tenant swimming pool. The Federation of Metro Tenants Associations (FMTA), and others in the rental housing industry, say the...

Fires? Montenegro asks the country to “not let its guard down”
The Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, issued a warning that it is not yet time to stop being cautious regarding wildfires, emphasizing that weather conditions in the coming weeks may be unfavorable for combating potential fires. “I want to alert...
The Ocean Race Europe // The fleet pushes north towards Boka Bay, Montenegro with everything still to play for
The battle for the podium positions on fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 looks set to come to an exciting conclusion over the next 24 hours as the top five teams close in on the finish line in Boka Bay in Montenegro at the end of...

Ocean Race Europe fleet pushes north towards Boka Bay Montenegro
The battle for podium positions in the fifth and final stage of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 is reaching a thrilling conclusion as the top five teams approach the finish line in Boka Bay, Montenegro, after a 1,600-nautical mile journey from Genova,...

Highlights and goals of Montenegro 0-2 Czech Republic to matchday 5 of the 2025-26 UEFA Qualifiers
End of transmission We're off! It has been a pleasure to bring you coverage of the exciting match between Montenegro and the Czech Republic, part of the UEFA Final Round of Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We appreciate your company and...

Abu Dhabi Chamber welcomes Balkan delegation to advance partnerships and economic cooperation
Abu Dhabi,October 2025 – In line with its commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global trade and investment hub, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) hosted a high-level delegation of heads of chambers of...

Montenegro and the UAE engage in strategic energy dialogue
Montenegro’s Minister of Energy, Admir Šahmanović, met with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technologies, CEO of the state-owned oil company ADNOC, and President of renewables company Masdar, to discuss the...

Montenegro’s power utility seeks contractor for two battery storage systems
Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) is seeking a partner for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of two battery energy storage systems (BESS), each with a capacity of 30 MW and 120 MWh, with an output voltage of 35 kV. The...

JERA signs MoU with Montenegro for LNG terminal
JERA Co. Inc. (JERA) and the government of Montenegro have jointly announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Gastech 2025, to explore the development of an LNG terminal and an associated gas-fired plant in the country....

October 2025 to start with the first significant cold outbreak for Central Europe of the season
The general weather pattern over Europe has established a blocking High in the North, allowing air masses to travel from the east towards the west and south. As October starts, the westerly, zonal, and warmer flow will shut down, leading to...

Montenegro’s state power utility posts EUR 24.5 million loss in H1 2025
The main reasons for the poor results were a production halt at the Pljevlja coal power plant and a wide gap between the purchase price of imported electricity and the selling price for consumers connected to the distribution network, according to...