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Jorgovanka Tabaković, Governor Of The National Bank Of Serbia

FIC

Combating Inflation Is A Priority

We believe that FDI inflows will reach around four billion euros by year’s end. This is good news, as it shows that investors recognise...
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Emanuele Giaufret, Head Of The EU Delegation To Serbia

FIC

More Rule Of Law Means More Investment

The more reliable a country’s court system is, and the more corruption is being curbed and organised crime tackled, the more willing one is...
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Mihailo Jovanović, Minister Of Information And Telecommunications

FIC

Knowledge Is Our Strength

Digital Serbia’s place is in a digital Europe, and this is best illustrated by the results we’ve achieved over the past six years. We...
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Tomislav Momirović, Minister Of Internal And Foreign Trade

FIC

A Shared Future Awaits The Region

There can be no successful European integration for our region if we, as neighbours in the Balkans, don’t first integrate in an economic sense....
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Jelena Begović, Minister Of Science, Technological Development And Innovation

FIC

Human Capital Is The Foundation Of Development

We believe that the future BIO4 ecosystem will help with the growth of GDP, the reducing of unemployment and the attracting of experts from...
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Nicola Pontara, World Bank Country Manager For Serbia

FIC

Serbia Has The Potential To Accelerate Growth

Serbia’s potential for accelerated growth lies in enhancing its public institutions and governance, investing in human capital development to increase productivity, promoting regional integration...
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Iosif Vangelatos, General Manager, Inos Balkan

End Users Demand Green Products

Inos Balkan, as a part of the Viohalco Group, monitors regulatory framework and technology developments closely and integrates them into its business operations, because...
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FIC

Milan Samardžić, Partner And Founder At SOG In Cooperation With Kinstellar

Unified To Comprise A Top Legal Team

Behind the unusual name of this newly founded firm – SOG in cooperation with Kinstellar – stands a new brand on the market of...
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FIC

Laza Kovačević, Managing Director, CTP Serbia

CTP – the Biggest Developer of Industrial Real Estate in CEE

The biggest logistics park in Serbia, covering 135,000m², is currently being completed in New Belgrade, while an additional five construction sites will add another...
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Success Stories

ACB Ltd. Company for intermediation in insurance

ACB Ltd. Company for intermediation in insurance, as the exclusive correspondent of Aon in Serbia, is back in FIC, where we were an active...
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FIC

Dawid Sold, Managing Director Of G4S Serbia

The Ultimate Security Experts

G4S Serbia is usually associated with physical security and Cash in Transit services, but engineering and technology also define a big part of its...
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FIC

Huawei Technologies d.o.o.

Innovative Storage Also Combats Ransomware

In the increasingly intricate landscape of security concerns, Huawei has stepped up with an ingenious solution that represents a cornerstone in the fight against...
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FIC

Miljan Milević, Managing Director, SGS

Reliable Partner Of The Serbian Government

SGS, a global leader in control, verification, testing and certification services, has for ten years been a reliable partner of the Government of Serbia...
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FIC

Ivanka Stojnić, Sustainability Manager For The Southeast European Market At Nestlé

Regenerative Agriculture As A Key Sustainable Practice

Nestlé Serbia, as the first Nestlé company in the region, has begun applying regenerative agriculture practices and continues to expand the number of domestic...
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Exclusive Interview

Mike Michel, President Of The Foreign Investors Council And CEO Of Yettel

Serbia Should Return To Investment-led Growth

FIC
The FIC advocates for Serbia to pursue investment-led growth, aiming for a 25% share of investments in GDP to achieve a sustainable annual growth...
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Current Issues

Our job is to represent leading investors in the country and address regulatory issues that hinder company operations, especially in challenging times

Mike Michel, President of FIC Serbia

FIC

Alessandro Bragonzi, Head Of The EIB Regional Representation For The Western Balkans

Opportunities To Be Embraced

Amid the current challenges, Serbia can benefit further by using the impetus of nearshoring to move ahead with reforms within the accession process, scale...
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FIC

Yulia Ustyugova, IMF Resident Representative For Serbia

Geopolitical Stability & Nearshoring Could Boost Serbia’s FDI

Solving geopolitical tensions, some of which are not within Serbia’s control, would support and strengthen foreign direct investment (FDI). Additionally, the ongoing trend of...
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FIC

Matteo Colangeli, EBRD Director For The Western Balkans

Achieving EU Income Levels Is Possible

The EBRD expects Serbia’s GDP to increase by around two per cent this year and 3.5 per cent in 2024. A much faster growth...
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FIC

Dragana Marković, Director Of The Tax Administration Of Serbia

Digitalisation And Transformation To Combat The Grey Economy

The Tax Administration confirms, with all of its activities, that is plays one of the pivotal roles in the fight against the grey economy...
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FIC

Ana Govedarica, FIC Vice President And Spokesperson (Roche General Manager)

Through Dialogue To New Legal Solutions

The inclusion of relevant experts and interest groups in the process of adopting legal regulations is important to overcoming the challenges posed by the...
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FIC

Dejan Turk, FIC Vice President (CEO Of A1 Srbija And A1 Slovenija)

Unrestricted Development For New Technology

We hope that preparations for maintaining the network, as well as the actual auction for allocating the right to use 5G network radio frequency...
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Business News

Regenerative Agriculture: Key to Serbia’s Future and Response to Climate Change

The inaugural conference on regenerative agriculture has been held today in Belgrade, organized by FIC Serbia in collaboration with...
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Diplomacy

Serbia’s Complex Role: US Ambassador Highlights Western Alignment Amid Crisis

During a period of European crisis and distinctive security and political architecture, Serbia plays a highly complex role, stated...
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Events

Belgrade Marks European Day with Vibrant Celebration of Linguistic Diversity

In celebration of the European Day of Languages, marked annually since 2001 across all European countries, the Children's Cultural...
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Appointments

Professor Rasulić Elected General Secretary of European Neurosurgical Association

Professor Lukas Rasulić, a full professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, a neurosurgeon at the Clinic...
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News

Foreign Language Learning Soars Among EU Students

The majority of primary and secondary education students in the European Union are learning at least one foreign language....
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Events

Business News

Regenerative Agriculture: Key to Serbia’s Future and Response to Climate Change

The inaugural conference on regenerative agriculture has been held today in Belgrade, organized by FIC Serbia in collaboration with the EBRD. Despite the familiar...
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Events

Belgrade Marks European Day with Vibrant Celebration of Linguistic Diversity

In celebration of the European Day of Languages, marked annually since 2001 across all European countries, the Children's Cultural Centre Belgrade, in collaboration with...
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Culture

Eighth Italian-Serbian Film Festival Celebrates Cinematic Bonds

The eighth Italian-Serbian Film Festival has been ceremoniously inaugurated with the premiere of the Italian-American feature "Tell It Like a Woman" at the Yugoslav...
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Diplomacy

Celebratory Stamps Launched Marking 115 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Serbia and Egypt

A special series of commemorative stamps, crafted by the Serbian Postal Service in honour of the 115th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Serbia and...
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Business News

The Annual International Networking Cocktal Held in Belgrade

Continuing the tradition of gathering representatives from prestigious companies in Serbia, 17 bilateral chambers of commerce and business associations organised the annual International Networking...
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Business News

NALED’s Annual September Meeting Celebrates Innovation and Reform

The renowned September Meeting, now in its 17th year, was recently hosted by NALED under the theme "Innovations - New Reforms and Ideas for...
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Current Issues

Interviews

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Stevo Pendarovski, President of North Macedonia

Long Wait Leads to Falling Support

It goes without saying that EU membership candidate states have to show visible results in the reform processes by meeting the membership criteria, but the European Union should also provide a clear perspective regarding the integration of the region...
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H.E. Archbishop Santo Gangemi Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See

Striving To Clarify Misunderstandings Together

Conversations
“There is an element that I consider important in relations between the Church and states – that of never allowing oneself to be overwhelmed...
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Michela Telatin Ph.D., UNOPS Serbia Multi-Country Office Director

Together For A Sustainable Future

Interview
UNOPS is leading a new joint United Nations intervention in Serbia that aims to enhance local governance, social inclusion and environmental protection. Along with...
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H.E. Urs Schmid, Swiss Ambassador To Serbia

Serbia Needs a More Productive Workforce

Diplomacy
The Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce’s recent Business Climate Survey highlighted labour force quality and skill shortages as being among the top challenges for businesses...
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Majo Mićović, President Of The Swiss-serbian Chamber Of Commerce, SSCC

Successes That Should Be Repeated

Interview
SSCC member companies are extremely satisfied that digitalisation and e-government have gained great importance within the scope of the Government of the Republic of...
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Business News

Regenerative Agriculture: Key to Serbia’s Future and Response to Climate Change

Business News
The inaugural conference on regenerative agriculture has been held today in Belgrade, organized by FIC Serbia in collaboration with the EBRD. Despite the familiar...
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Europe Summit Explores Investment Prospects in Western Balkans and Broader European Challenges

Business News
In the picturesque city of Salzburg, the 19th Europe Summit, organised by the Institute of European Regions (IRE, Austria), was convened under the banner...
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Mlekoprodukt Supports European Week Of Environmentally Sustainable Transport

Business News
Environmentally sustainable transport (EST) represents one of the pillars of care for the environment at Mlekoprodukt, which operates within the framework of French company...
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Alumil Celebrates 20 Years of Manufacturing in Serbia

Business News
Established in Greece in 1988 and building on the Milonas family's tradition and expertise, Alumil is celebrating two decades of production in Serbia. As a...
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Business News

Miodrag Kostić Becomes Largest Shareholder of Addiko Bank AG

Miodrag Kostić, the head of MK Group, has emerged as the principal shareholder of Austria-based Addiko Bank AG, which operates in six Southeast European...
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Business News

Hisense Pours £45 Million into New Factory in Valjevo

Chinese corporation Hisense has announced an investment of £45 million in a cutting-edge cooling appliance factory located in Valjevo. This establishment, christened 'Valjevo 3',...
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Business News

The Annual International Networking Cocktal Held in Belgrade

Continuing the tradition of gathering representatives from prestigious companies in Serbia, 17 bilateral chambers of commerce and business associations organised the annual International Networking...
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Business News

Austrian Firm Palfinger to Construct a Factory in Niš, Hiring 375 By 2027

Austrian engineering giant, Palfinger, has kickstarted the construction of its new facility in Niš, targeting the production of crane and lift components, with plans...
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Hermann Parzinger, Executive President of Europa Nostra Visits Neolithic Site Of Belo Brdo, Vinča

Video
Renowned historian and archaeologist Hermann Parzinger first visited the Vinča archaeological site some 35 years ago, when he was completing his post-doctoral thesis on...
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National Day of Azerbaijan

Diplomacy
Serbia and Azerbaijan are bound by traditional friendship, strategic partnership, and agreement on the principled commitment to respect all states’ territorial integrity and sovereignty......
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The Youth of Europe With The Youth Of Serbia – Concert Of Solidarity

Video
The Youth of Europe with the Youth of Serbia – a concert of solidarity “We are better together – The youth of Europe together...
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Embassy Of Norway Marks Constitution Day

Diplomacy
The Embassy of Norway in Belgrade hosted a reception for their Constitution Day at the Residence on 17 May... Read more
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The Embassy of Sweden: The Working Woman – Her Rights and Heritage

Video
The Embassy of Sweden and the Center for Cultural Decontamination hosted the opening of the event The Working Woman: Her Rights and Heritage... Read...
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France Awards The Order of Arts and Letters To Bora Babić

Video
Bora Babić, director of the publishing house Akademska knjiga from Novi Sad, was awarded The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (‘Order of Arts...
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Farewell Reception For The Ambassador Of Cyprus H.E. Demetrios Theophylactou

Diplomacy
Ambassador H.E. Demetrios Theophylactou hosted his farewell reception at the residence before they departed from Serbia... Read more
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World

Foreign Language Learning Soars Among EU Students

News
The majority of primary and secondary education students in the European Union are learning at least one foreign language. According to Eurostat, marking the...
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Volvo to Phase Out Diesel: Shifts Gears Towards Full Electric by 2024

News
Volvo will cease the production of all remaining diesel models by the beginning of 2024 as it fully pivots towards electric vehicles, marking a...
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Singapore Overtakes Hong Kong as World’s Freest Economy After 53 Years

News
Singapore has dethroned Hong Kong to become the world’s freest economy, according to a report by the Canadian Fraser Institute. For the first time since...
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Archaeologists Discover Largest Ancient Cemetery in Gaza

News
Archaeologists have unearthed the largest ancient cemetery ever discovered in Gaza, revealing a site steeped in history dating back around 2,000 years to the...
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Region

Slovenia Records the Highest Employment Growth in the EU

News
The employment rate for European Union residents aged between 20 and 64 stood at 75.4% in the second quarter of 2023, marking an increase...
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Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske Targets Hydrogen Production

News
The Bosnian utility company, Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS), has set its sights on hydrogen production within the Republika Srpska region. A pivotal step towards...
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Open Balkan Wines Showcased in Vienna

News
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce President, Marko Čadež, unveiled the regional wine fair, 'Wine vision by open Balkan', in Vienna, featuring wines from Serbia,...
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Marko Čadež Elected for the Fifth Time as a Board Member of Eurochamber

Appointments
Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce from the associate member countries of Eurochamber have once again chosen the President of the Serbian Chamber of...
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Podgorica’s Property Market Soars with Over 40% Price Increase in Two Years

News
Apartment prices in Podgorica have surged by over 40% in just two years, according to a report by Pobjeda. The average price per square...
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Over 74,000 Residents Exit Montenegro in a Decade, Equivalent to the Population of Nikšić

News
More than 74,000 individuals have emigrated from Montenegro between 2011 and 2021, a population equivalent to the size of the city of Nikšić and...
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At Bled, Charles Michel Stresses EU’s Readiness for Expansion by 2030

News
At the Bled Strategic Forum, European Council President Charles Michel stated that the European Union (EU) must be poised for enlargement by the year...
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Focus

Are We Prepared For Climate Change? 

Unprotected on a Baking Roof

Focus
Serbia needs to urgently devote itself to the systematic planning of a response and devising measures to adapt to changing climatic conditions. No segment...
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Economic Growth In Serbia

On a Thin, Hot Wire

Focus
Despite inflationary pressure easing and encouraging FDI inflows, the complexity of the global political and economic crisis, which also is spilling over onto Serbia,...
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Are We Awaited By A Sweltering Political Summer?

Between Two Infernos

Focus
Will the current avalanche of discontent inundating the streets of Serbian cities soon be nothing but a fading memory, like the seemingly endless rain...
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How Influential Is Cultural Diplomacy In Times Of Crisis?

Building Trust Through The Power Of Culture

Focus
In times of global economic crises, conflicts and tragic events, like the one that recently befell Serbia, cultural diplomacy has the potential to remind...
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Focus

How New Leaders Are Born In The Western Balkans?

Unexpected Successors Of Observed Losers

In societies where no space exists to build up new political leaders, those who succeed in displacing the old, compromised elites emerge as veritable...
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Focus

Telemigration

Virtual Emigration Is An Ever-Greater Labour Market Challenge

No unequivocal answer exists to the question of whether or not it’s a good thing for the Serbian workforce that it’s increasingly gaining foreign...
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Focus

Are We On The Verge Of A New Approach To European Integration

Unexpected Gifts Of War

It appears as though the new approach to the European integration process, which resulted in the expediting of the EU membership candidate status of...
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Focus

Serbia – Kosovo Conflict

Eternal Repetition Or Historical Chance?

Elevated tones in Kosovo and the consolidating of diplomatic initiatives are once again leading us into seemingly very lively dialogue over this conflict that...
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Diplomacy

Considering The Complex Global Situation, What Provides Us With Reason For Optimism As We Enter 2023?

Peace, Dialogue And Cooperation

The world belongs to optimists, pessimists are only spectators ~ Francois Guizot In a year when it appeared as though one crisis – the one...
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