Thursday, 25th December 2025

Sustainability

Serbia: PIO Fund Announces New Retirement Age For Women

The Republic Pension and Disability Insurance Fund (PIO) announced that starting January 1, 2026, women in Serbia...

More Cars, Fewer Babies: Croatia Faces Demographic Paradox

In 2024, there were nearly 2.66 million registered vehicles, with passenger cars alone numbering almost two million, yet only 32,069 children were born that...

Zagreb Unveils Plans For Safer Nights In The City

The city of Zagreb has launched a new initiative called Safer Night‑Time Environments in the City of Zagreb, aimed at making night-time events safer...

North Macedonian Company Gives 4-Day Work Week a Try Starting 2026

Magnometal, a North Macedonian company specializing in construction and road infrastructure equipment, will introduce a four-day work week for all employees starting January 1,...

Serbia Signs Two Key Agreements to Boost Waste Management

Serbia’s Environment Minister Sara Pavkov signed two significant agreements to enhance waste management across the country, aligning operations with the highest European standards. The...

Ljubljana School Introduces Forest Therapy Into Curriculum

The initiative aims to reduce stress, improve concentration, and encourage stronger social interaction among children. Teachers say the outdoor activities not only boost mental well-being...

Sunshine Wasted: Why Serbia’s Solar Future Remains Dim

While solar panels shimmer across rooftops in Germany and Croatia, Serbia’s skies remain largely untapped. Only 0.1% of Serbian households have embraced the role of ‘prosumer’—citizens...

Al Dahra Invests €6M in Green Farming

Al Dahra Srbija has invested €6 million in state-of-the-art agricultural equipment this year, reinforcing its push for sustainable farming practices. Managing over 20,000 hectares...

Nelt and UNICEF Expand Education Mission for the 21st Century

The initiative targets schools with high numbers of vulnerable students, aiming to strengthen digital and green skills, boost creativity and teamwork, and align education...

Germany Bets €1.5 Billion on a Green Future for the Western Balkans

Germany is set to invest €1.5 billion by 2030 in the Western Balkans' green transition, according to plans revealed by GIZ, the German development...

Trebinje Sets the Gold Standard for Clean and Sustainable City Living

Tucked away in the sun-drenched hills of southern Herzegovina, Trebinje is quietly making a name for itself—not just for its ancient stone bridges, café-lined...

Solar Power Sparks Change in Western Serbia with EU Backing

With support from the European Union, western Serbia is quietly undergoing a green transformation. In Užice, Čajetina, Požega, and Bajina Bašta, solar panels are being...

EBRD Grants Serbia €50m Loan

In a significant stride towards environmental reform, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €50 million loan to Serbia aimed...

Sarajevo’s EcoForum 2025

In a powerful gathering at the heart of Sarajevo, EcoForum 2025 marked a defining moment in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s green transition. Organised by the University...

North Macedonia’s Green Leap

In a defining moment for North Macedonia’s green transition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched the 'Green and Growth' programme...