• Safe Haven Effect: Escalating Iran-Israel tensions in the Middle East have prompted global investors to shift their capital to safer regions distant from conflict risks. Montenegro stands out as a “safe haven” during this process, bolstered by its NATO membership and EU candidacy status.
• Rising Demand and Price Trends: Regional instability has triggered a search for alternative markets, particularly among investors from Israel and neighboring countries. Since the second half of 2025, residential property prices in Montenegro have increased by approximately 20% annually, with average square meter prices reaching €2,200.
• Strategic Location and Investment: At Maremont Real Estate, we anticipate that demand for luxury housing in coastal areas such as Budva and Tivat will be sustained by capital inflows originating from the Middle East.
• Inflationary Pressures: The increase in energy costs triggered by the conflict is also driving up construction costs. This situation will lead to limited supply and the appreciation of existing portfolios.

Advantages of New Business Sectors and Economic Diversification in Montenegro

1. Economic Resilience and Stability: The Montenegrin economy, traditionally dependent on tourism, is gaining resilience against seasonal fluctuations with the emergence of new sectors focused on IT, renewable energy, and technology. This diversification creates year-round rental and purchase demand in the real estate market.
2. Skilled Migration and “White-Collar” Demand: New ventures in the technology and finance sectors are attracting high-income international professionals. This directly increases demand for the luxury housing segment and modern office spaces, supporting steady growth in property values.
3. Rental Yield and ROI Increase: The growth of the business world, alongside the increase in the Digital Nomad and expat population, maximizes long-term rental potential. According to Maremont Real Estate data, the rising demand for commercial spaces and residential-type housing significantly shortens the Return on Investment (ROI) period.
4. Infrastructure and Urban Development: The establishment of new industrial and technology zones necessitates the development of surrounding infrastructure. This brings undiscovered regions into the investment radar, offering investors high premium potential with low entry costs.
5. Tax Advantages and Investment Facilitation: Montenegro’s low corporate tax and investor-friendly policies encourage the establishment of new business lines, while also allowing business owners to secure residency rights through real estate investment.

At Maremont Real Estate, we observe that this new business ecosystem is transforming real estate from a mere shelter into a high-yield commercial instrument.

A 10-point assessment analyzing this critical period in global energy markets is as follows:

Supply Security and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, through which approximately 20% of global oil supply passes, has brought nearly 20 million barrels per day of oil and petroleum products flows to a near halt.

Price Volatility and Record Increases: Brent crude tested the $119.50 level during March as the conflict intensified, reaching the highest levels in recent years.

Activation of Strategic Reserves: In order to close the supply gap, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced the largest intervention in its history, releasing 400 million barrels of strategic petroleum reserves into the market.

OPEC+ Production Policies: While total regional production is estimated to have declined by around 10 million barrels per day due to the war in Iran, the OPEC+ group is evaluating production increases to stabilize the market.

Loss of Iran’s Production Capacity: Iran’s oil facilities, with a production capacity exceeding 3.3 million barrels per day, being targeted poses a risk of making the physical supply shortage permanent.

Global Inflationary Pressure: This sharp increase in energy costs is expected to add at least 0.8% directly to global inflation and complicate central banks’ interest rate easing processes.

Crisis in Refined Product Markets: Price increases in refined products such as diesel, jet fuel, and fuel oil have surpassed crude oil price increases due to disruptions in supply chains.

Energy Deficit in Asian Markets: Since 75% of the oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asian countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, this region faces the risk of industrial production disruptions.

LNG and Natural Gas Interaction: With Qatar suspending production and the closure of the strait, LNG prices have increased by 60%, turning the oil crisis into a broader energy crisis.

Geopolitical Uncertainty and Future Outlook: Market analysts warn that oil prices could rise to as high as $200 per barrel depending on the duration of the conflict.

The OPEC+ group, at its ministerial meeting held on March 1, 2026, decided to increase production as of April 2026 in order to maintain the global supply-demand balance and mitigate the impact of geopolitical risks in the Middle East on prices.

The new production quotas and strategic details set for April 2026 are as follows:

Production Increase and Target Levels

The group has decided to end the “production freeze” period of the first quarter of 2026 and provide an additional 206,000 barrels per day starting from April. This increase is part of the gradual rollback of the 1.65 million barrels per day voluntary cuts announced in 2023.

Country-Based April 2026 Production Quotas

The following eight major producing countries will comply with the new daily production targets set for April:

Critical Notes and Flexibility

Monitoring and Revision: The OPEC+ JMMC committee will meet again on April 5, 2026, to assess market conditions and the impact of the Iran crisis; it has the flexibility to halt or reverse these increases if necessary.

Market Share Strategy: This increase move is supported particularly by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which aim to benefit from rising prices and regain market share amid U.S.-Iran tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Overall Quota: The group’s overall production ceiling for 2026 is set at 39.725 million barrels per day.

The highest concentration of the Muslim population is found in the northeastern part of the country (the Sandžak region) and along the southern coast. Rožaje is considered the stronghold of the Muslim community, with over 90% of its population being Muslim, followed by cities like Plav, Gusinje, Bijelo Polje, and Berane. In the south, Ulcinj is the largest Muslim settlement on the Adriatic coast. The capital, Podgorica, hosts a cosmopolitan Muslim population, bridging historic neighborhoods like Stara Varoš with modern Islamic life.

The influence of Islam is palpable in architecture and gastronomy. The Osmanagić Mosque in Podgorica and the Sailors’ Mosque in Ulcinj are prominent landmarks of this heritage. The Islamic Community of Montenegro (Mešihat) oversees religious affairs and is deeply integrated into social life through halal certification and educational institutions, such as the Madrasa in Tuzi. By 2026, halal tourism has become a rapidly growing sector, particularly in northern mountain resorts and southern boutique hotels.

Steps to Follow for Agricultural Investment in Montenegro

• Investment Planning: A detailed feasibility study covering region selection, product type, land size, and investment budget must be prepared.
• Company Formation: Establishing a company in Montenegro is the most common and secure method for conducting agricultural activities.
• Land Research: The zoning status, cadastral records, irrigation possibilities, and access roads of the agricultural land must be professionally examined.
• Purchase or Leasing: Agricultural lands can be purchased in the company’s name or leased long-term.
• Project and Production Plan: Product selection, equipment, labor planning, and a production schedule should be created.
• Finance and Incentive Research: EU funds, government grants, and local incentive programs should be evaluated.
• Operational Setup: Irrigation systems, warehouses, greenhouses, machinery, and logistics processes must be planned.
• Marketing and Export Plan: The local market, tourism sector, and export channels should be analyzed.

Necessary Permits for Agricultural Investment in Montenegro

• Company Registration Certificate (CRPS registration)
• Municipality Agriculture or Land Use Approval
• Ministry of Agriculture Activity Registration
• Environmental Impact Assessment (for required projects)
• Water Use Permit (for irrigation)
• Organic Agriculture Certificate (if organic production is planned)
• Veterinary and Livestock Licenses (for livestock investments)
• Food Production License (if a processing facility is established)
• Work and Residency Permits (for foreign investors and employees)

Professional Advice Working with local legal consultants, accounting firms, and real estate experts while investing in agriculture in Montenegro ensures the process moves quickly and safely. Conducting a legal investigation before purchasing land and aligning the production plan with government incentive programs accelerates the return on investment (ROI). With the right location and product selection, Montenegro can become a powerful agricultural hub opening to the Balkans and European markets. As Maremont, we stand by you with a professional service approach throughout all the processes mentioned above.

Here is the investment report card for 2025:

1. Steady Appreciation in Property Values

In 2025, Montenegro saw an average real estate value increase of 8% to 12% nationwide.

• Budva and Tivat: As these regions approached market saturation, price growth remained stable, while rental yields maintained a healthy 6-7% in Euro terms.

• The Rising Stars: Bar and Ulcinj became the top-performing regions of 2025, with appreciation rates exceeding 15%, driven largely by infrastructure projects like new highway and tunnel connections.

2. “Europe Now 2” and the Strengthening of the Local Market

The most significant economic news of 2025 was the implementation of the “Europe Now 2” program, which boosted minimum wages and pensions, significantly increasing local purchasing power.

• Impact on Investors: This shift led investors to look beyond tourist rentals and tap into the local market. Demand for 12-month residential leases spiked, and vacancy rates hit record lows.

3. Rising Construction Costs and the “Ready-to-Move” Advantage

Last year, the surge in raw material and labor costs pushed up the per-square-meter prices for new-build projects.

• Observation: To avoid construction risks, investors in 2025 gravitated toward completed or near-completion projects. At Maremont, we observed that “turnkey” apartments changed hands much faster than off-plan projects.

4. The Onset of “EU Pricing”

As Montenegro began successfully closing chapters in its EU accession process in 2025, institutional European funds accelerated their entry into the region.

• Result: Individual investors acted on the logic of “securing a position before the big institutional players arrive,” keeping the market highly liquid and competitive.

📉 2025 Return on Investment (ROI) Comparison

The Maremont Perspective:

2025 taught us one vital lesson: The era of “buying anywhere in Montenegro and expecting a profit” is over. Instead, success belonged to those who moved within the triangle of “the right location, superior construction quality, and sound legal due diligence.” Investors who took professional steps successfully protected their Euro-based assets while achieving real capital growth.

1. Ancient Origins and the Roman Era

Before the Slavs arrived, the region was inhabited by Illyrian tribes. By the 1st century AD, the Romans had conquered the area, incorporating it into the province of Dalmatia and later Prevalitana.

• Doclea (Duklja): The ruins of this Roman city near modern-day Podgorica remain the most significant archaeological site of this era.

2. The Medieval Principalities (Duklja and Zeta)

In the 6th and 7th centuries, Slavic tribes settled in the Balkans.

• Duklja: By the 11th century, Duklja became a powerful principality. In 1077, Mihailo Vojislavljević received a royal crown from the Pope, making Duklja a kingdom.
• Zeta: As the Nemanjić dynasty of Serbia declined in the 14th century, the Balšić and later Crnojević families ruled the region, now known as Zeta.
• The Name “Montenegro”: The name Crna Gora (Black Mountain) first appeared in charters in the late 13th century, referring to the dense, dark pine forests on Mount Lovćen.

3. The Theocratic Era: The Vladikas (1516–1851)

As the Ottoman Empire expanded, Montenegro became a unique “theocratic” state. Because the lowlands were occupied, the people retreated to the “Stone Sea” of the mountains.

• Prince-Bishops: For over 300 years, Montenegro was ruled by Vladikas (Prince-Bishops) of the Cetinje Monastery. This combined spiritual and secular leadership helped unite the fiercely independent clans.
• The Petrović-Njegoš Dynasty: From 1696, the position became hereditary (passing from uncle to nephew).
• Petar II Petrović-Njegoš: The most famous ruler, a philosopher-poet who wrote The Mountain Wreath, modernized the state and established a Senate.

4. The Kingdom and Independence (1878–1918)

Montenegro’s long struggle for recognition culminated in the late 19th century.

• Congress of Berlin (1878): Montenegro was formally recognized as the world’s 26th independent state.
• King Nikola I: He ruled for over 50 years, transforming Montenegro into a kingdom in 1910. He was known as the “Father-in-law of Europe” because he married his daughters into various European royal houses (including the King of Italy).

5. The Yugoslav Eras (1918–2006)

The 20th century saw Montenegro lose and then regain its sovereignty within larger federations.

• Kingdom of Yugoslavia: After WWI, King Nikola was deposed, and Montenegro was absorbed into the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.
• Socialist Yugoslavia (SFRY): After WWII, Montenegro became one of the six constituent republics of Tito’s Yugoslavia. This was a period of massive industrialization; Podgorica was renamed Titograd.
• The Union with Serbia: As Yugoslavia disintegrated in the 1990s, Montenegro remained in a federation with Serbia (FR Yugoslavia, later Serbia and Montenegro).

6. Modern Independence (2006–Present)

On May 21, 2006, Montenegro held a referendum in which 55.5% of voters opted for independence.

• NATO & EU: Montenegro joined NATO in 2017 and is currently the frontrunner among Western Balkan nations for European Union membership.
• Economy: Today, the nation has pivoted from heavy industry to high-end tourism and real estate, particularly along the Budva Riviera and the Bay of Kotor.

In this context, citizens of Turkey and Montenegro who are holders of diplomatic, special, service and ordinary passports can enter each other’s country without a visa within six months, for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date of first entry, or for a period of time. transition purposes.

When entering Montenegro by land, it is possible to travel for touristic or transit purposes for up to 90 days within 180 days with an ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months.

There is no obligation to present a PCR test or vaccination certificate when entering Montenegro.

Although mutual visa exemption is provided, since Montenegro is in the EU candidacy process and has borders with EU countries (Croatia), border officials can sometimes act cautiously and rulefully towards our citizens regarding people coming to the country from outside the EU. In order to avoid problems entering the country, our citizens are required to carry a reasonable amount of foreign currency with them during their travels to Montenegro, in proportion to the length of time they intend to stay in the country, and to provide information regarding accommodation or hotel reservations. , present your return tickets and be careful to clearly explain your travel purposes to the officers. Highly recommended.

For additional questions, you can contact the Consular Branch of our Embassy in Podgorica at “+382 20 445 700” or the Consular Branch Emergency telephone number “+382 69 219 935” during working hours. If the phone numbers in question cannot be reached, you can also reach the Consulate Call Center at +90 312 292 29 29.

The airline’s flight attendants have been eligible to update their contract for nearly three years, according to the Association of Flight Attendants, and negotiations are ongoing. They’re just the latest working group at airlines to vote to authorize a strike.

“We deserve an industry-leading contract. Our strike vote shows we’re ready to do whatever it takes to reach the contract we deserve,” Ken Diaz, president of the United chapter of AFA said in a statement. “The 99.99% yes vote is a clear reminder that we are unified in the fight against corporate greed and ready to fight for our fair share of the profits we create.”

But travelers getting ready to head to the airport for Labor Day weekend don’t need to worry too much. The strike vote is just a procedural step, and while it does mean the chances of a strike are increased, it’s unlikely flight attendants will walk off the job. Even if they eventually do go on strike, it won’t happen immediately.

A mild covid infection at the beginning of the pandemic upset Jeanine Hays’ immune system, she said, flagging ailments like the way her husband’s drug ads list side effects.

Chronic hives. Hair loss. Tinnitus. Severe nerve pain. Extreme fluctuations in blood pressure. Allergic reactions to synthetic fabrics and processed foods.

The couple keeps an air purifier and EpiPen in every room of their home; They both travel together. And Hays always carries an extra suit of clothes in case what he’s wearing becomes unbearably itchy. “I definitely still feel like a toddler that way,” she said.

“Bryan and I are learning to live with long Covid,” the 45-year-old said of his high school sweetheart turned husband. “Our lifestyle is very different.”

It’s been four years since Covid began burdening people with persistent symptoms that were often dismissed by mysterious medical providers who were suspicious and unwilling to help, according to clinicians and public health researchers — especially when treating patients of color.

For patients of color, this is an all-too-familiar and maddening story.

Health experts and medical studies have found that racist myths that black people are more resistant to pain, combined with doctors’ biases, mean black patients are more likely to be seen as drug addicts and described negatively in electronic medical records. This is true when it comes to routine diagnoses, and clinicians and public health researchers believe the same is true of long covid, although its definition is largely a work in progress.

It’s bad enough for patients of color to cope with a debilitating disease, they said. They said it was even more devastating to feel like they were being erased from medical records, public imaginations and policy considerations. In many cases, people aren’t even formally diagnosed, meaning they’re suffering and can’t get help, researchers say.

Estimates of the prevalence of long covid vary widely. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that nearly 1 in 14 adults say they will experience long-haul covid in 2022.

While the coronavirus took its toll on diverse communities, especially at the dawn of the pandemic, research has suggested that the misery of long covid is falling more evenly across diverse communities. A 2023 analysis of nearly 5 million U.S. patients by The Washington Post and research partners found virtually no difference in the percentages of Black, White and Hispanic patients seeking medical care for long covid-related symptoms within months of being infected couldn’t find it.

But public health experts warn those numbers almost certainly don’t tell the whole story. The data, they warned, can tell a lot about who their provider trusts, who can shop until they are taken seriously, and who has the language to describe their symptoms to medical staff.

“All of these things were happening in people’s bodies, but they hadn’t heard the term ‘long coronavirus’ from a doctor,” said Linda Sprague Martinez, a professor and health equity researcher who has studied the impact of long coronavirus on Black and Latino communities in Massachusetts.

As part of its research, Sprague Martinez’s team conducted 11 focus groups last year: two in English and nine in total in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Cape Verdean Creole. According to her, in focus groups conducted in languages ​​other than English, it turned out that most people had not heard of long Covid until that day. The main reason, she says: a lack of health information in languages ​​other than English, as well as language barriers in health care settings and on the Internet.

Tivat Airport has been classified 4D by ICAO airspace class D and is notable for its difficult approach and landing procedures. Landing in Tivat is considered challenging due to the rugged terrain surrounding the valley where the airport is located and the strong crosswinds prevailing. The runway 32 approach requires a descent into the Tivatsko polje valley and a 20° turn for runway alignment just before landing. The Runway 14 approach is even more difficult due to the flat-to-land maneuvering performed in the dramatic landscape surrounding the Bay of Kotor. It is known among pilots as the Kai Tak of Europe due to its difficult approach and landing procedures and is also comparable to Madeira Airport. Porto Montenegro luxury marina.[citation needed] The airport is often visited by aircraft lookouts, as the runway end is easily accessible and offers unobstructed views of takeoffs and landings against a mountain backdrop.

Among the year-round services from the airport are Belgrade and Moscow; however, with the start of seasonal and charter flights, more than 80% of the traffic is concentrated in the summer period. With the opening of Porto Montenegro and the introduction of other high-end tourism services, the airport is increasingly catering to business jets.

The Adriatic Highway (E65/E80) passes right next to the passenger terminal, providing easy access to the airport from the entire northern part of the Montenegrin coast.