THE INDUSTRY MEDIA NETWORK
FOR SOUTHEAST EUROPE
Connecting industry.
Driving growth.
Shaping Southeast Europe.
Mercados Media is the regional industry media network hub that connects businesses, expertise and opportunities across Southeast Europe.
10+ Media brands
Industry news and PR platforms
4 Core Areas
Energy, Mining, Serbia Business and Montenegro Business
30K+ Monthly readers
Across all platforms in the network
9 Southeast Europe markets
Local coverage with regional impact
European distribution
Connecting to key markets across Europe
OUR MEDIA ECOSYSTEM
A network of media brands
covering what moves markets.
Mercados Media connects specialized news platforms and PR channels that deliver timely, relevant and actionable information to European business, industrial and investment communities.
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Sustainability
Industry
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Mining
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Sustainability
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Some of our media brands
Serbia Business
Business and investment news and analysis from Serbia.
- Investments
- Economy
- Companies
Serbia Energy
Energy market news, policy and infrastructure updates.
- Energy Markets
- Utilities
- Renewables
Mining Europe
Mining projects, commodities and investment insights.
- Mining Projects
- Commodities
- Technology
Montenegro Business
Business and economic news from Montenegro.
- Business
- Tourism
- Economy
REGIONAL CONTEXT
Why Southeast Europe Matters
Understanding one of Europe’s most strategic industrial and investment regions.
Southeast Europe is becoming increasingly important for industrial investment, energy transition and cross-border business development. Positioned between Central Europe, the Adriatic and the Eastern Mediterranean, the region connects growing markets with established European supply chains.
Mercados Media helps organizations understand this evolving landscape through trusted journalism, regional market intelligence and strategic communications. By combining industry expertise with local insight, we support businesses, institutions and investors seeking meaningful engagement across Southeast Europe.
REGIONAL FACT FILE
EU TRADE
€88B+ Trade in Goods
Trade in goods between the EU and the six Western Balkans partners in 2025 was more than 88 billion euros.
STRATEGIC LOCATION
European transport corridor
The Western Balkans–Eastern Mediterranean corridor links Central Europe with Adriatic and East Mediterranean ports.
INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
Investment, skills and technology
OECD analysis highlights foreign investment as a driver of competitiveness, jobs, innovation and technology transfer.
LONG-TERM OUTLOOK
Closer European integration
Regional competitiveness and private investment remain central to sustainable economic development across Southeast Europe.
WHY PARTNER WITH US
Regional Coverage
Deep local knowledge across Southeast Europe’s key markets.
Industry Expertise
Focused on sectors that drive growth and change.
Strategic Communications
Amplifying messages that build reputation and influence.
Business Advisory
Insights and guidance that support better decisions.
Trusted Network
Connecting organizations and opportunities across the region.
Latest Insights
Hungary jumps above €239/MWh as SEE power market 24/9 splits on imports, wind drop and evening scarcity
Montenegro cuts power import bill below €42 million as Italy cable expansion gains importance
Serbia’s €41/MWh discount to Hungary collapses to €3 as SEEPEX surges
Herceg Novi property taxes lift revenue but capital spending falls by €1.8 million
Montenegro allocates €500,000 to build green project pipeline as EU funding readiness gap emerges
Montenegro power import bill drops below €42 million as domestic supply recovers
Serbia’s FX reserves hit record €30.8 billion as gold holdings reach 55 tonnes
Serbia keeps debt near 44% of GDP as capital spending rises sharply
Serbia’s labour market shifts towards productivity as formal employment slips
METLEN’s €295.5 Million Gallium Project Tests Europe’s Critical Minerals Supply Strategy
Eurobattery Advances Spanish Tungsten Project Into Equipment Procurement
Mining News Roundup CW38
Hungary jumps above €239/MWh as SEE power market 24/9 splits on imports, wind drop and evening scarcity
Montenegro cuts power import bill below €42 million as Italy cable expansion gains importance
Serbia’s €41/MWh discount to Hungary collapses to €3 as SEEPEX surges
Croatia builds 250 MWh battery pipeline but most support funding remains unused
Renalfa turns Bulgarian solar park into 65 MWp/165 MWh hybrid asset
Romania’s 99.2 MW Green Breeze enters operation as Apple PPA backs new wind capacity
Serbia power price rises as wider region retreats from Tuesday’s spike
Serbia: EMS starts Bajina Bašta upgrade for Trans-Balkan power corridor
Fortis and Inelso plan €25.5 million Serbian solar and storage project
Romania: Retele Electrice plans €23.5 million Timișoara substation upgrade
Romania speeds gas storage injections before winter
Croatia cuts diesel excise duty to limit retail price increase
METLEN’s €295.5 Million Gallium Project Tests Europe’s Critical Minerals Supply Strategy
Eurobattery Advances Spanish Tungsten Project Into Equipment Procurement
Mining News Roundup CW38
Alkane Expands Björkdal Gold Resource and Replaces Mine Depletion in Sweden
Rio Tinto’s $640 Million Jadar Lithium Investment Faces Key Permitting and Financing Test in Serbia
Europe’s Critical Minerals Market Shifts Toward Bankable Lithium, Graphite and Rare-Earth Projects
EU Greenland Funding Could Boost Critical-Mineral Developers and Strategic Projects
Mkango Expands European Rare-Earth Strategy With German Recycling Acquisition
Savannah Resources Advances Portugal Lithium Project Toward Financing and Construction
European Graphite Developers Shift Toward Downstream Processing as Funding Risks Increase
Serbia’s FX reserves hit record €30.8 billion as gold holdings reach 55 tonnes
Serbia keeps debt near 44% of GDP as capital spending rises sharply
Serbia’s labour market shifts towards productivity as formal employment slips
Serbian banks combine rapid credit growth with record-low bad loans
Serbia’s headline inflation falls to 2.2%, but core pressure keeps NBS cautious
Serbia’s 2026 growth forecast gains upside risk after stronger second quarter
Serbian corporate borrowing accelerates as investment loans rise 16.5%
Serbia’s external deficit narrows as exports begin to outpace imports
Serbia’s FDI story shifts from headline inflows towards manufacturing and tradable sectors
Serbia’s exports accelerate as earlier investment starts feeding industrial capacity
Herceg Novi property taxes lift revenue but capital spending falls by €1.8 million
Montenegro allocates €500,000 to build green project pipeline as EU funding readiness gap emerges
Montenegro power import bill drops below €42 million as domestic supply recovers
Prva Banka seeks €6 million from Montenegro after €8.5 million deposit outflow
EU-backed MontEDIH opens green and digital transformation support to 130 Montenegrin SMEs
Montenegro coastal water supplier starts €17m expansion after record summer deliveries
Montenegro clears Chapter 22 benchmarks as €3.2bn post-accession funding era comes into view
Montenegro and EBRD target new infrastructure, energy and SME investment cycle
Montenegro collective wage deal stalls as employers seek Euro Model cost details
Montenegro tax revenue nears €1.2bn as Booking and Airbnb data move into enforcement net
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