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Iran war boosts sales of electric vehicles in Europe – 51% growth
23 April 2026 - Data published by New Automotive and E-Mobility Europe reveals that over 224,000 new electric passenger cars were registered in March alone
Montenegro’s Ministry of Energy seals strategic partnership with Balkan Green Energy News
03 April 2026 - The Ministry of Energy and Mining of Montenegro and Balkan Green Energy News signed a memorandum of understanding
Predovnik: EU – Western Balkans electricity market coupling expected in early 2028 or beginning of 2029
03 April 2026 - We discussed electricity markets, and CBAM with Chairman of the Management Board of ADEX Group and CEO of BSP Southpool Anže Predovnik
Von der Leyen: EU considering natural gas price cap to curb electricity prices
12 March 2026 - These measures have gained renewed urgency as natural gas prices have skyrocketed due to the conflict between US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other
Energy transition critical for Serbia’s economy, EU path
04 March 2026 - More than 70% of Serbia's total exports go to the EU and the region, Deputy President of PKS Mihailo Vesović noted
ENTSOG: Renewable gas injections in EU grids increase 12%
03 March 2026 - The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas has published its report on annual renewable gas injections into gas networks
Croatia releases handbooks for permits for renewable energy investors
25 February 2026 - The Croatian Energy Market Operator (HROTE) and the Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute (EIHP) have issued two handbooks for investors
Montenegro wraps up transposition of EU’s Electricity Integration Package
20 February 2026 - Montenegro has completed the transposition of the EU’s Electricity Integration Package, according to the Energy Community Secretariat
Slovenia introduces air pollution, noise fee for trucks
16 February 2026 - The amendments to the Toll Act transpose the European Union’s Eurovignette Directive into national legislation
Von der Leyen: EU working with member states to cut taxes and lower energy prices
12 February 2026 - The taxes that industry pays on power are 15 times higher than on gas, Ursula von der Leyen said at the Antwerp European Industry Summit
CBAM go-live: no electricity imports in week one
16 January 2026 - Iron and steel dominated the CBAM imports declared in the first reporting window, January 1-6, according to the European Commission
Zagreb prepares draft waste management plan
15 January 2026 - The draft waste management plan establishes a framework for the reduction of the waste production and sustainably waste management