Serbia

Vučić Concedes Defeat in Serbia’s Parliamentary Elections

Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat in Serbia's snap parliamentary elections held on Sunday, 25 October, acknowledging that...

Serbia’s Meat and Dairy Imports Rise as Domestic Livestock Farming Declines

The number of pigs fell by more than 30% between agricultural censuses, while cattle numbers dropped by almost 18%, raising concerns about the long-term...

Youth Initiative for Human Rights Turns Hate Graffiti Into Messages of Peace in Belgrade

The Youth Initiative for Human Rights in Serbia (YIHR Serbia) is using community action to challenge hateful political graffiti across Belgrade, replacing divisive messages...

Serbia’s Food Safety System Faces Major Oversight Gaps

Serbia’s food safety system suffers from fragmented oversight, staff shortages and weak penalties for violations, leaving parts of the food supply chain without adequate...

Air Serbia and Delta Plan for a Hotel Development Near Belgrade Airport

Air Serbia is the project investor, while financing is being provided by Delta Rest, a Belgrade-based company operating within Delta Holding, one of Serbia’s...

Nelt Group and Philip Morris International Renew Distribution Partnership in Serbia

Nelt Group and Philip Morris International (PMI) have signed a new five-year distribution agreement for Serbia, extending a partnership that has been in place...

Guardian Investigates Vučić’s Role in Trump Tower Deal

A new investigation published by British newspaper The Guardian on 15 October has revealed previously unreported details of Aleksandar Vučić's involvement in plans to...

Fortenova Group Officially Exits Serbia’s Retail Market

The move is part of the group’s wider restructuring and portfolio changes, as it focuses on reshaping its business operations and financial position. The transaction...

Burger King Set to Arrive in Serbia

The restaurants are expected to open at Ušće Shopping Center and Beo Shopping Center in Belgrade, although the exact opening dates have yet to...

Serbia and UAE Hold First Bilateral Political Consultations

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić met with UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lana Zaki Nusseibeh to open the consultations,...

Air Serbia and GITEX AI Belgrade Join Forces

As the official technology and business event of EXPO 2027 Belgrade, GITEX AI Belgrade will bring together technology companies, startups, investors and decision-makers from...

Test Run of Budapest–Belgrade Railway Successfully Completed

The testing covered the Serbian section of the railway and was carried out to assess the infrastructure and technical systems ahead of the start...

Wizz Air to Keep Belgrade Base as Serbia Delays Controversial Aviation Rule

Wizz Air will remain in Serbia after the Serbian Civil Aviation Directorate postponed the implementation of a controversial provision that had raised concerns over...

Hidden Costs of Buying a First Home in Serbia

For example, a €200,000 apartment in an older building would normally be subject to a 2.5% property transfer tax, or €5,000. However, first-time buyers...

World Bank Approves $600 Million Programme to Develop Serbia’s Gas Sector

The programme will be implemented over ten years through a Multiphase Programmatic Approach, with other development partners and private-sector representatives expected to participate. Its...