According to Serbian Economist, more than 160,000 apartments in Montenegro are not used for permanent residence: according to the 2023 census, there were 392,909 residential units in the country, of which 89,083 were used seasonally, and 71,204 were listed as temporarily vacant or abandoned. Thus, the total volume of such housing exceeds 160,000 units.
The Montenegro Tenants’ Association pointed out this imbalance. The organization stated that with such a large volume of vacant and seasonal housing stock, tens of thousands of families remain in precarious rental situations, often without formal contracts or legal protection. The association also warned of further increases in rent and real estate prices as long as a large “gray area” persists in the market.
For Montenegro’s economy, this means that the housing market is increasingly moving away from serving permanent residents and is increasingly catering to seasonal demand, tourism, and investment-based real estate models.
This problem is compounded by the continuing influx of foreigners. According to data previously cited by the Montenegrin Ministry of the Interior, as of September 10, 2025, there were 100,867 foreign citizens residing in the country, including 71,250 with temporary residence and 29,617 with permanent residence.
Among temporary residents, the largest groups were citizens of Serbia—about 24,538 people, Russia—21,153, and Turkey—13,396.
Specifically regarding the labor market in 2025, Montenegro issued 40,567 work and residence permits to foreigners from 107 countries. The largest group here was Turkish citizens—10,346 permits—followed by citizens of Serbia—8,148—and Russia—7,429. Other notable groups included citizens of Azerbaijan, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo.
Ukrainians remain one of the largest foreign groups in the country, although their status is partially based on temporary protection rather than a standard residence permit. According to the Montenegrin government, temporary protection for individuals from Ukraine has been extended until March 4, 2027. Earlier reports citing the Montenegrin Ministry of the Interior indicated that as of June 1, 2024, 5,000 Ukrainian citizens were under temporary protection.
According to Fixygen, Radomyshl Brewery intends to hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on April 29, 2026, via remote participation.
According to the published information, shareholders are invited to review the company’s performance for 2025, hear reports from the supervisory board and the director, and approve the new version of the company’s charter. It is proposed that the work of the supervisory board and the director be deemed satisfactory.
Key agenda items also include covering losses from previous periods and confirming significant transactions preliminarily approved at last year’s meeting. Additionally, the meeting will consider granting preliminary consent for new significant transactions with JSC “Ukreximbank,” including loan agreements and security agreements.
According to public registries, in 2025, PJSC “PBK ”Radomyshl” reported revenue of UAH 4.704 billion and a workforce of 869 employees. According to a publication based on the issuer’s disclosures and Opendatabot data, the company’s net profit for 2025 amounted to UAH 65.06 million, compared to a loss of UAH 368.33 million a year earlier; assets grew to UAH 2.36 billion, and liabilities to UAH 2.49 billion.
PBC “Radomyshl” PJSC was registered in 2003; its registered address is 71 Mikgorod St., Radomyshl, Zhytomyr Oblast; its director is Serhiy Gavrylenko; and its authorized capital is UAH 681.327 million. The company’s primary business activity is beer production. Andriy Matsola and Maria Matsola appear in public records as the company’s beneficiaries.
According to preliminary data, Ukrainian steelmakers reduced their production of rolled steel by 6.6% in January–March 2026 compared to the same period last year, down to 1.341 million tons.
According to information from the Ukrmetallurgprom association on Thursday, 544,500 tons of rolled steel were produced in March, compared to 390,300 tons the previous month and 406,400 tons in January.
As reported, Ukraine’s steel companies increased total rolled steel production by 4.8% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 6.521 million tons.
In 2024, Ukraine increased total rolled steel production by 15.8% compared to 2023—to 6.222 million tons from 5.372 million tons.
In 2023, Ukraine increased its total rolled steel production by 0.4% compared to 2022, reaching 5.372 million tons.
In 2022, the country reduced total rolled steel production by 72% compared to 2021—to 5.350 million tons.
In 2021, before the war, 19.079 million tons of rolled steel were produced.
According to Fixygen, Vostok-Invest Investment Company will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on April 24, 2026, via remote participation. The agenda includes approval of the annual report, financial results, and profit distribution, as well as decisions regarding management bodies and investment activities.
Vostok-Invest operates in the investment services and asset management market. The company was registered in the 1990s and specializes in transactions involving securities and corporate rights. According to publicly available data, the ownership structure is centered around a group of private investors, with control concentrated among Ukrainian individuals.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to launch a non-funding risk-sharing instrument with Ukrsibbank (Kyiv) worth the equivalent of EUR104 million to cover 50% of the risk on new loans.
As noted on the EBRD website, the project includes three sub-limits: EUR80 million under the Resilience and Livelihood Guarantees (RLG) product, EUR4 million under the Energy Security Support Facility (ESSF), and EUR20 million under the EU4Business-EBRD credit line with incentives.
The largest sub-limit under the RLG program is intended to finance the working capital and investment needs of Ukrainian private businesses in key economic sectors to support their operational resilience.
Under the ESSF, support will be provided to sectors critical to the country’s energy security, with priority given to homeowners and homeowners’ associations investing in residential renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Ukraine.
The EU4Business-EBRD incentive-based credit line is designed to support long-term investments by small and medium-sized enterprises in modernization to EU standards, with at least 70% of this sub-limit directed toward sustainable and “green” technologies. Program participants will also be able to receive technical assistance and grant support upon completion of investment projects
The project is in the preliminary review stage, with approval expected on May 14, 2026.
According to the regulator, as of March 1, 2026, the bank ranked 8th (UAH 190.06 billion) among 58 solvent banks in Ukraine in terms of total assets. The bank’s net loan portfolio decreased by 1.7% over the first two months of 2026, to UAH 17.0 billion.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has put into circulation a commemorative coin titled “Easter Joy: Pysanka,” dedicated to the traditions of Polissya egg painting, the regulator announced on its website.
“The coin’s design reflects the distinctive traditions of one of the oldest ethnographic regions—Polissya. Each element of the ornament has deep symbolic meaning: the sun and star embody life-giving energy, the waves symbolize water and fertility, and the spirals signify infinity,” the description notes.
According to the central bank, the 10-hryvnia silver coin is shaped like an ovoid. Its reverse is decorated with the “ruza” (star) ornament, characteristic of the Chernihiv region. The obverse is divided into four sectors, each representing the pysanka traditions of individual regions—Rivne, Volyn, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv.
The coin is made of 999-fine silver, with a precious metal weight of 31.1 g. The minting quality category is “special uncirculated.” The project’s artist was Oleksandra Kuchynska.
The mintage is limited to 7,500 pieces.
The price of the coin during the last sale in the NBU’s online store was 8,832 UAH. As of April 9, the entire mintage allocated for online sales has already been completely sold out.
The commemorative coin is part of the “Ukrainian Heritage” series.
The “Ukrainian Heritage” series of commemorative coins was established by the National Bank of Ukraine in 2005. It is dedicated to architectural landmarks, folk crafts, and traditions. As of April 2026, the series comprises 45 coins made of precious and non-precious metals. The coins in the series have a limited mintage and are in high demand among collectors.
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