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Nicolas Marquier, Regional Manager for the Western Balkans at the IFC

Financing the Future

IFC, the largest global development institution, has provided almost $1 billion in financing to Serbia’s private sector over the past six years IFC, as a...

Iosif Vangelatos, General Manager, Inos Balkan

Proud of Tripling Trade Volume

Inos Balkan already possessed extensive expertise in the recycling sector, with its collection and processing centres, while it has today transformed itself successfully to...

Aris Karousos, CEO of Eko Serbia

Drivers Know Why They Choose Eko

Two decades ago, when this company launched its operations in Serbia, the desire was for the EKO brand to become synonymous with reliability, quality...

Danilo Đurović, General Manager, Autotechnica Serbia – Hertz

Introducing Flex Drive

As part of the Autohellas Group, which has been the absolute leader of Greece’s automotive sector since 1974, Hertz is more than just a...

Nikos Veropoulos, Owner, Veropoulos

Super Vero, Super Successful

For two decades already, company Veropoulos has been known on our market for its unique offer and high-quality products at promotional prices, but also...

Linda Van Gelder

Regional Director For Western Balkans, World Bank Office, Vienna

Linda Van Gelder has become the new World Bank Regional Director for the Western Balkans, having assumed this position, based in Vienna, on July 2017.

This position sees Ms. Van Gelder assume responsibility for leading the dialogue on economic reform with the six countries of the Western Balkans, developing the World Bank’s country strategies, managing the World Bank’s portfolio, coordinating with partners, and engaging in outreach on economic growth and poverty reduction in the Western Balkans.

Prior to taking on this post, she served as the Director of Strategy and Operations for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group, covering the Macroeconomic and Fiscal Management, Finance and Markets, Trade and Competitiveness, Poverty and Equity, and Governance Global Practices.

Ms. Van Gelder, who has a PhD in Economics from Cornell University, joined the World Bank in 1994. Her regional and country work has ranged across economic management, governance, and poverty reduction issues.

She has also held several corporate positions, including leading the development of the first World Bank Group strategy (2013) and as Director for Operational Policy and Quality.

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Su Yongding Appointed as New General Director of Serbia Zijin Mining

In a significant move that marks a new chapter for Serbia's mining industry, the Serbia Zijin Mining company has announced the appointment of Su...

New Management In Schneider Electric Serbia And Montenegro

Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the appointment of Miloš Vuksanović as the new General Manager...

H.E. José Rui Velez Caroço, new Ambassador of Portugal to Serbia

Born in Lisbon in 1968, the new Portuguese ambassador to Serbia studied law at Lisbon’s Universidade Católica Portuguesa, graduating in 1990, before joining his...

H.E. Nikola Tupančeski, new Ambassador of North Macedonia to Serbia

Born on 16th December 1961, the new Ambassador of North Macedonia to Serbia is a Full Professor of Criminal Law and former Minister of...

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Scholz Champions Western Balkans’ Path to Membership

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Slovenia, advocated for quickening the EU accession for the Western Balkans, underlining the importance...

CEB Grants €1.3 Billion Loans to Boost Social Sectors in 11 Countries

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has sanctioned loans totaling €1.3 billion for 11 member countries, including Serbia...

Serbia Advances in Renewable Energy with Pupin Wind Park Financing

In a significant stride towards renewable energy adoption, Serbia has finalized the financial arrangements for the Pupin Wind Park,...

Đedović Handanović: Nuclear Energy in Serbia by 2039 at the Earliest

Nuclear energy in Serbia could become a reality by 2039 at the earliest, should work on the project commence...

Belgrade’s Hotel Jugoslavija Sold, Sparks Redevelopment Controversy

Belgrade's iconic Hotel Jugoslavija, located in Serbia's capital, has been sold for approximately €27 million to MV Investment, affiliated...

Scholz Champions Western Balkans’ Path to Membership

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Slovenia, advocated for quickening the EU accession for the Western Balkans, underlining the importance...

CEB Grants €1.3 Billion Loans to Boost Social Sectors in 11 Countries

The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has sanctioned loans totaling €1.3 billion for 11 member countries, including Serbia...

Belgrade University Partners with CERN on Future Circular Collider Project

The University of Belgrade has officially become part of CERN's largest scientific endeavor, the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project,...

Kushner Eyes Balkan Luxury Developments in Serbia and Albania

Jared Kushner, closely related to former U.S. President Donald Trump as his son-in-law, is turning his attention to the...

European Parliament Passes Groundbreaking AI Law

The European Parliament has adopted the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, aiming to safeguard fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of...
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