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Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

Serbia Must do More for Workers

In order to enhance the wellbeing of workers across the region, I urge Serbia to revisit the 20 principles of the European Pillar of...

H.E. Li Ming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Serbia

Unbreakable Friendship

It was 25 years ago (1999) that the Chinese and Serbian people stood firmly together to defend international justice with their own blood and...

Mark Graham Professor, Oxford Internet Institute

Workers Must Unite Against Digital Empires

Just as historical rulers clung to power, the leaders of today’s digital empire are unlikely to willingly empower...

Jelena Jovanović, Secretary of the CCIS Association of Electronic Communications and Information Society

Broadband Internet Contributes to New Investments

All the services that we provide in an electronic format are conceived to provide entrepreneurs/ business owners with...

Zorana Milidrag, Co-Founder of the eCommerce Association of Serbia

Our Main Problem is One of Size

Our market is very small, which is why it would be extremely important for us to open up...

Dr Ratko Ristić Ph.D., Vice Rector for International Relations, University of Belgrade

Serbia Lacks Ecological Sovereigntys

Serbia is an example of a country in which environmental and public health threats are a consequence of...

Alessandro Bragonzi, Head of the Regional Representation for the Western Balkans at the EIB

Faster Progress Needed

Western Balkan countries endorsed the Green Agenda, thus aligning with the European Green Deal for decarbonisation and environmental...

Aleksandar Macura, Co-founder and Programme Director for Energy at the RES Foundation

We Help the Rich, Rather than the Poor

It seems as though the current incentive programmes for increasing energy efficiency completely overlook the poorest citizens and...

Aleksandar Kovačević, Senior Visiting Research Fellow at OIES

Pacta Sunt Servanda!

The headline for this article, literally meaning “agreements must be kept”, is a reminder to the Western Balkans...

Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro

Restoring Our Traditional Partnership

I consider that we achieved a turnaround in economic and political relations between Montenegro and Serbia in the...

H.E. Jozsef Zoltan Magyar, Ambassador of Hungary to Serbia

Security, Enlargement, Responding to Demographic Challenges…

There’s no doubt that the idyllic world of peaceful EU development and its coordinated strengthening with the inflow...

Danilo Krivokapić, Director, SHARE Foundation

Accessing Digital Markets

The accession of Western Balkan countries to the EU’s Digital Single Market, together with the previous harmonising of...

Nebojša Bjelotomić, CEO of the Digital Serbia Initiative

Business and Academia Must Collaborate Better

The business sector should, with state assistance, direct academia towards addressing topics that are in the interest of...

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...

Nikolaos Sliousaregko, President of the Management Board of the HBA

New Investment Opportunities

The fact that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić were present at the Greek-Serbian...

Fanina Kovačević-Popaz, Executive Director of the HBA

Consistency & Innovation

The Hellenic Economic Association of Serbia’s 20 years of successful operations represent a source of inspiration and good...

Slavica Đukić Dejanović, Serbian Minister of Education

We Understand Digitalisation’s Challenges And Opportunities

Serbia is striding towards confronting all the changes dictated by contemporary global trends and is ready to respond...

Miloš Đuričanin, Director of Strategy and Development at the Nordeus Foundation

The School of the Future is a School of Opportunities

Our vision is to provide children and young adults with a platform to create and learn through experience,...

Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum

We Can Still Create Miracles

In a world rife with polarisation, fragile economic prospects and looming threats like misinformation, climate crises and leadership...

H.E. Maria Levanti, Ambassadorof Greece to Serbia

Finding Ways to Boost Bilateral Ties

Greece’s stance regarding the status of Kosovo remains unchanged, which was reiterated by our Prime Minister during his...

Aleksandar Vlahović, President of the Serbian Association of Economists

Much Better Institutions Needed

It is my sincere hope that Serbia’s new government will make radical strides when it comes to the...

Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba

Deep Friendship And Fraternity Between Two Nations

I felt great emotion, not just due to the warmth and friendliness of my official reception, but also...

Françoise Jacob, United Nations Resident Coordinator - Serbia

Placing Peace at the Centre

Peace is our most precious possession. As we start 2024, we must recommit to the pursuit of peace...

Goran Pekez, BOD Chairman of the JBAS

Comprehensive Green Transition Support

Collaboration between Serbian and Japanese companies can offer not only technological solutions, but also transfers of knowledge, workforce...

Masahiro Ueki, JICA Balkan Office Chief Representative

Sharing Japan’s Rich Development Experience

While JICA’s renowned and respected work in supporting small businesses in Serbia continues, its efforts aimed at promoting...

Oliver Lepori, Executive Director of the Japanese Business Alliance in Serbia

Cooperation Takes Centre Stage

We aim to strengthen and solidify our partnerships with key players in the sustainability sector in Serbia, ranging...

Nataša Pavlović Bujas, President of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA)

Trust: The Ultimate Question

Neither companies nor individuals and institutions will be able to remain silent any longer when it comes to...

Cecilia Bartoli, World-renowned Opera Singer, President of Europa Nostra

Culture Must Be Placed at the Heart of Europe

We cannot talk about our common heritage without exerting greater effort to make sure future generations are aware...

Olivér Várhelyi, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement

Supporting Serbia’s Energy Security

The EU’s €49.6 million grant for the Serbia-Bulgaria gas interconnector is pivotal to Serbia’s energy security and diversifying...

Jelena Stijačić, International Committee of the Red Cross

Gaza An Unbearable Human Tragedy

The ICRC is gravely concerned by the precarious and unsafe conditions under which civilians are evacuating Gaza. Irrespective...

Brankica Janković, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality

The Future Is Unstoppable

In 2024 I expect more women to hold positions in the IT sector, women to be at the...

Biljana Braithwaite, CEO and Founding Partner of Sustineri Partners

Advocating a Gender Balance Yields Improved Results

The Adria countries have huge potential, which can be improved markedly with the application of ESG standards in...

EU Council Approves Instrument for Reform and Growth in Western Balkans

On 7 May 2024, the EU Council approved the Instrument for Reform and Growth in the Western Balkans, a...

Slovenia to Outpace Italy in Economic Power by 2029

Projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to rise significantly in economic stature, Slovenia is set to surpass Italy...

Momentum For Change

The second annual ESG Adria Summit was held in Tivat, Montenegro, under the theme “Act now for a sustainable...

Serbia to Receive €1.63 Billion in EU Funding for Western Balkans Growth Plan

Serbia is set to receive €1.63 billion as part of the new Western Balkans growth plan over the next...

Chinese President Xi Jinping to Embark on Official Visit to Serbia

The press office of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting Serbia on...