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Pavle Petrovic, full member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences & Arts (SANU)

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Bad Seeds Cannot Produce Prosperity

In order to escape the looming low growth trap, Serbia must restructure towards advanced, high-value sectors that leverage cutting-edge technology and employ highly skilled...
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Jelena Begovic, Serbian Minister of Science, Technological Development and Innovation

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Supporting Young, Talented People

“We aim to facilitate and accelerate exchanges of knowledge and resources, as well as the transfer of technologies between academia, industry and start-ups, in...
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H.E. Jan Bondy, Czech Ambassador to Serbia

Diplomacy

Fostering Partnership In An Unpredictable Environment

Defence-industrial cooperation encompasses much more than just buying and selling military or special equipment; it’s a reflection of the strength of relations between countries...
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Mihailo Jovanovic, Director of the Serbian Office for IT & eGovernment

Digitalisation

For Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Belgrade’s hosting of the Ministerial Summit of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence will strengthen Serbia’s position as an important player in the global...
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U.S. Presidential Election

Focus

How Will Trump’s Return Shape The World?

The global landscape is constantly shifting, and the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president for a second term signals potential new challenges, as...
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Dr Nemanja Rakicevic, Scientist at Google DeepMind

Profile

Every Goal is Achievable!

What motivates me the most in this work is the intellectual creativity that permeates the scientific process – from the initial idea, through research...
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Success Stories

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CPI Property Group (CPIPG)

STOP SHOP The Place for Shopping, Gathering and Entertainment

As a longstanding investor in the Serbian market, CPI Property Group invests in projects that not only contribute to the development of local communities,...
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Success Stories

Scordia International Properties

A Smart Investment in Tradition: Ethno Household as a Business Opportunity for the Future

In a world where financial stability is increasingly challenging, real estate remains one of the most reliable investments. Unlike stocks, bonds, or cryptocurrencies, which...
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Šapat Wine Atelier

A Unique Gem Among Serbian Wineries

A clear vision, carefully curated varietals, a perfectly balanced portfolio of labels, tradition and cutting-edge technology position Šapat Wine Atelier among the truly rare...
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Petar Nikolić, Director, Tigar Tyres

Our Way

Tigar Tyres boasts a longstanding tire manufacturing tradition that dates back to 1959. The company entered a new era in 2009, when it became...
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Petar Miljković, 14. Oktobar CEO

Years of Investment and Growth

A major investment worth 24 million euros marks a step towards global recognition for 14. Oktobar, a centennial company that has, within the last...
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Banking sector

Nebojša Janićijević, President of the Executive Board of Intesa Leasing

Continuous Development as the Basis of Success

Intesa Leasing has grown over the past 20 years from a market newcomer to a company that has achieved the leadership position for the...
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Digitalisation

Predrag Milicevic, RNIDS

RNIDS – Pillar of Serbia’s Internet Development

Serbian national domains aren’t just internet addresses—they are symbols of Serbia’s presence and identity on the global network. The Serbian National Internet Domain Registry...
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Digitalisation

Tanja Kuzman, CEO of the Digital Serbia Initiative

Missing Steps to a Unicorn

In order for us to have a unicorn in the next few years, we need support mechanisms to enable their growth on the global...
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Digitalisation

Eviden

Responsible AI

Generative AI is revolutionising our world. According to American tech research and consulting firm Gartner, it will have an impact “similar to that of...
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Digitalisation

Sanja Pešić, Chief Executive Officer, Alma Quattro

A New Dawn Awaits

For more than three decades – since its establishment and to this day, as it celebrates its anniversary – Alma Quattro has been a...
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Digitalisation

Vanja Ožegovic, Nites Group CEO

Technology Serving People

“The future we are building is based on digital solutions that connect industries, resources and communities, enabling faster exchanges of information and more sustainable...
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Digitalisation

Ljiljana Milic, Egzakta Advisory Director

From Legacy IT Systems to the AI Revolution

Egzakta Advisory is a trusted partner helping companies in transforming from traditional to modern digital organizations, enhancing their digital capabilities and ensuring competitive sustainability...
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Corporate

Anđelko Vizicanin, AIGO Team Manager for Digital Business Automation

Level Up in Asset Management

According to AIGO, the synergy of ESG and AI provides decision-makers with tools to create more sustainable, efficient and competitive strategies that are rooted...
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Digitalisation

Borko Ristic, Datalab SR MD

PANTHEON ERP: Powerful Catalyst for Business Growth

The Datalab system fosters innovation, enhances education, contributes to sustainability and connects people and markets, creating positive effects at every level, explains Managing Director...
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Exclusive Interview

Soufiane Adjali, UNHCR Representative in the Republic of Serbia

Urgent Cooperation Needed

Diplomacy
An urgent need exists for real cooperation and concerted efforts by states to address conflict, climate change and other root causes of displacement ~...
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Current Issues

The 2025 budget and medium-term fiscal strategy indicate a structural shift towards high fiscal deficit and increased public spending

Pavle Petrovic, full member of SANU

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Comment

From Angela To Donald

EU enlargement has been treated as an important security matter since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, providing more encouragement to candidate countries...
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My Life

Vesna Mišković Stanković, Corresponding Member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts

Life Is Both Chemistry And Alchemy

She is the first woman to have been elected to the SANU Department of Technical Sciences and was one of the 12 women newly...
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Art

Ana Petrovic, Director of the Science Festival in Belgrade

Science, Education And Culture As Priority Imperatives

We nurture young people interested in science, encouraging them to choose the more challenging path in education. The expectation is that they will one...
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World Entrepreneur

Ivan Zhao, Co-founder and CEO of Notion

The Visionary Behind Notion’s Success

From a modest start to leading a $10 billion tech revolution, Ivan Zhao’s journey is a testament to vision, resilience, and the power of...
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Digitalisation

Comment

Towards Responsible AI

By hosting the GPAI Summit, as a first of its kind event in Europe, Serbia demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that transformative technologies serve...
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Digitalisation

By Cori Crider, Senior Fellow at Open Markets Institute and the Future of Tech Institute

The EU Must Break Up Big Tech

Big Tech Firms Are Not Just Draining Europe’s Resources but Threatening Its Economy. To save the European Union’s Green Deal and restore economic competitiveness,...
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Digitalisation

Feature

Central and Eastern Europe’s Path to AI Leadership

To secure its position as a global tech leader, Central and Eastern Europe must tackle infrastructure challenges, invest in talent, and harness the transformative...
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Digitalisation

By Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at IBM

Unlocking AI-Powered Learning

In addition to its corporate applications, artificial intelligence (AI) is addressing broader and more complex challenges, particularly in education. Industry leaders and policymakers should...
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Current Issues

News

Business News

Japan Faces Highest Number of Bankruptcies Since 2013

The number of bankruptcy filings in Japan this year is likely to exceed 10,000, reaching the highest level since...
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Tourism

The Italian Mafia Earns 3.3 Billion Euros Annually from Tourism

The infiltration of the legal tourism economy generates around 3.3 billion euros annually for Italian organized crime syndicates, according...
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Chill Out

Kalenić Market: A Global Landmark of Beauty and Tradition

Kalenić Market in Belgrade has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the world’s most beautiful markets,...
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Chill Out

Air Travel in the EU Up Nearly 20% in 2023

The total number of air passengers in the European Union reached 973 million in 2023, marking a 19.3% increase...
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Business News

EPS, Telekom, and NIS Lead Serbia’s Economy in 2023

Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) emerged as Serbia's most successful economic entity in 2023, achieving the highest profitability, revenues, and financial...
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Events

Business News

Giaufret and Konrad Visit Serbia’s First EPS Wind Farm

European Union and German ambassadors, Emanuele Giaufret and Anke Konrad, visited the construction site of the Kostolac wind farm alongside Serbia's Minister of Mining and...
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Events

Belgrade Science Festival to Inspire Innovation and Curiosity

The Science Festival, the region’s largest event dedicated to science, will be held from December 12th to 14th, 2024, at the Belgrade Fair.  This year’s...
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Business News

JBAS Receives Prestigious Japanese Foreign Affairs Award at Annual Gala

In a momentous celebration the Japanese Business Alliance in Serbia (JBAS) was honored with the esteemed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Award at...
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Business News

Discover Unique Gifts and Support a Great Cause at the IWC Charity Bazaar – December 1st

The International Women’s Club of Belgrade (IWC) is transforming the Hyatt Regency Belgrade into a hub of global culture and charitable giving on Sunday,...
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Business News

€160 million for the Sustainable Growth

European Union provides €160 million for the sustainable growth of Serbian SMEs through EIB Global, Banca Intesa and Intesa Leasing partnership To spur growth, employment, and the...
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Diplomacy

Republic of Korea Donation to the Institute of Forestry

At the end of November, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea donated two instruments (a CHNS-O analyser and a TOC and DOC analyser),...
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Business News

Wine Vision by Open Balkan 2024: A Celebration of Wine, Food, and Regional Cooperation

The third edition of the Wine Vision by Open Balkan fair, held in Belgrade, brought together winemakers, distillers, culinary experts, and wine enthusiasts from...
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Business News

French Week Kicks Off in Belgrade with Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration

Belgrade welcomed the 12th annual French Week with a glittering soirée marking the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau, a quintessential French tradition embraced worldwide. Organised...
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Current Issues

Interviews

Interview

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

Learning, Growing, and Speaking Out

Since its establishment in 1955, IPRA has consistently emphasised accountability, ethics and trust—values that are today more relevant than ever. These values were reaffirmed through this year’s selection of winners of the world-renowned IPRA Golden World Awards, and by...
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H.E. Christian Ebner, Ambassador of Austria to Serbia

Austria Will Remain “a Friend of the Balkans”

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Austria has been, and will remain, a reliable partner in Europe and beyond. In these volatile times, but also a period marking the beginning...
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Aleksandar Goračinov, SME HUB Director

Swiss Support Powers Serbian SME Transformation

Corporate
Thanks to the Government of Switzerland and the expertise of the SME HUB team, local businesses are receiving financial and expert support to connect...
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Jürgen Schreder, Advantage Austria director for Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia

Attractive Nearshoring Destination

Austria
Austrian companies place a strong focus on the services sector, while there is growing interest in green energy and the opening of production plants...
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H.E. Pernille Dahler Kardel, ambassador of Denmark to Serbia

Committed to Climate Action and Global Security

Diplomacy
Serbia and Denmark maintain strong economic and political ties, while there are plans to strengthen them during Denmark’s EU presidency in second half of...
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Business News

Japan Faces Highest Number of Bankruptcies Since 2013

Business News
The number of bankruptcy filings in Japan this year is likely to exceed 10,000, reaching the highest level since 2013, according to data from...
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EPS, Telekom, and NIS Lead Serbia’s Economy in 2023

Business News
Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) emerged as Serbia's most successful economic entity in 2023, achieving the highest profitability, revenues, and financial capacities, despite carrying the largest...
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Giaufret and Konrad Visit Serbia’s First EPS Wind Farm

Business News
European Union and German ambassadors, Emanuele Giaufret and Anke Konrad, visited the construction site of the Kostolac wind farm alongside Serbia's Minister of Mining and...
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EIB Appoints Damien Sorrell as New Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans

Business News
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has appointed Damien Sorrell as the new Head of the Regional Hub for the Western Balkans, succeeding Alessandro...
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Appointments

Romano Rosi Named President of Confindustria Serbia

Romano Rosi, a seasoned entrepreneur from Perugia, was unanimously elected as the new president of Confindustria Serbia during the General Assembly on 4 December...
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Business News

JBAS Receives Prestigious Japanese Foreign Affairs Award at Annual Gala

In a momentous celebration the Japanese Business Alliance in Serbia (JBAS) was honored with the esteemed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Award at...
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Business News

PKS Brings Leading Global Accelerators to Belgrade

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS), in collaboration with the Swiss-Serbian startup Relio, will soon bring some of the world’s largest accelerators to Belgrade.  These...
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Business News

34,146 Residence and Work Permits Issued via the Foreigners’ Portal in Serbia

Since the launch of the Foreigners’ Portal on 1 February this year, a total of 34,146 applications for a Unified Permit for Temporary Residence...
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Republic Day of Kazakhstan Marked in Belgrade

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National Day of Azerbaijan

Diplomacy
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National Day of Cyprus

Diplomacy
The Embassy of Cyprus organised a reception to mark the National Day of the country. Read more...
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Embassy of Indonesia marked the National day 

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H.E Pierre Koshar, Ambassador Of France, On The Occasion Of The 2023 Celebration Of The Fall Of The Bastille

Diplomacy
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National Day Of Slovenia Marked

Diplomacy
President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, who was in Belgrade on a working visit, attended a reception on the occasion of...
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Russia Day Marked

Video
A reception was organized at the Russian Embassy in Serbia marking the Russia Day, a national holiday established on the occasion of the adoption...
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World

Japan Faces Highest Number of Bankruptcies Since 2013

Business News
The number of bankruptcy filings in Japan this year is likely to exceed 10,000, reaching the highest level since 2013, according to data from...
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The Italian Mafia Earns 3.3 Billion Euros Annually from Tourism

Tourism
The infiltration of the legal tourism economy generates around 3.3 billion euros annually for Italian organized crime syndicates, according to research results from the...
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Air Travel in the EU Up Nearly 20% in 2023

Chill Out
The total number of air passengers in the European Union reached 973 million in 2023, marking a 19.3% increase compared to 816 million in...
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Reopened Notre Dame Cathedral Celebrated with Grand Ceremony

Culture
The word "Merci" ("Thank you") was projected onto the facade of Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral during the grand reopening ceremony, expressing gratitude for its...
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Region

Montenegro’s Foreign Trade Reaches €3.88 Billion

Business News
From January to October, Montenegro's total foreign trade amounted to €3.88 billion, with Serbia emerging as the country’s most significant trading partner, according to...
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Western Balkans Forge Ahead with EU Agricultural Collaboration

Business News
In a significant step toward modernizing and strengthening agriculture in the Western Balkans, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia have sealed cooperation agreements under the...
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MFIC Highlights Modest Gains in Montenegro’s Business Climate with 2024 Recommendations

Business News
The Montenegrin Foreign Investors Council (MFIC) has released its White Book - Investment Climate in Montenegro 2024, highlighting a slight improvement in the country’s...
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Croatia to Hold Presidential Election on 29 December

Region
Croatia’s Prime Minister has announced that the country’s presidential election will take place on Sunday, 29 December. Twelve potential candidates are vying for the five-year...
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Serbia and Kazakhstan Sign Ten Agreements During President Tokayev’s Visit

Business News
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during his official visit to Belgrade, emphasized Serbia’s role as a reliable partner in the Balkans.  He highlighted growing bilateral cooperation...
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Gender Equality as a Foundation for Successful Business

Business News
Strategic Partnership between Addiko Bank and Women on Boards Adria to Promote Gender Equality and Increase Women’s Representation on Boards in the Region. Addiko Bank...
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Montenegro Bans Single-Use Plastics Under New Law

Environment
In accordance with the Waste Management Law, Montenegro has officially banned plastic bags and single-use plastics as of this week, with fines ranging from...
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Focus

U.S. Presidential Election

How Will Trump’s Return Shape The World?

Focus
The global landscape is constantly shifting, and the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president for a second term signals potential new challenges, as...
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Agriculture & Climate Change

Massive Adaptation Awaits Us

Focus
With climate change manifesting in such a pronounced way, we have every reason to comprehensively address options for sustainable and climate-smart agricultural development, though...
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Education

Who Dares to Ignore Teachers?

Focus
Many countries are facing a problem of teacher shortages. However, unlike other states that are actively seeking to implement measures to entice new personnel,...
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Lithium and Political Change

Mass Disaffection Needs to be Clearly Articulated

Focus
One rule that applies to all protests, including the latest lithium mining protests, is that any mass disaffection must be grounded in a clear...
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Focus

Culture On Baking Concrete

Space of Resistance

Culture can chill us out and provide an escape from our daily grind, while it can also be ennobling and can create space to...
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Focus

What should the new Serbian government prioritise?

Human Capital is the Weak Link of Our Development

If we had to encapsulate the answers provided by our interlocutors in a single short message to the Government of Serbia, it would read...
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Focus

Chinese-Serbian Diplomatic Relations

A Puzzle with Many Unfamiliar Pieces

In the process of shaping a new multipolar world, many countries – including Serbia – will find themselves constantly in a position to reconsider...
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Focus

European Elections

Will the Far-Right’s Low Cohesion Save the Centre?

Pro-European parties could surpass expectations by achieving a solid majority in the European Parliament, despite increasing support for right-wing parties. However, this might not...
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Focus

Free Access to the Western Balkan Labour Market

Little Guys Support Each Other

Creating a single labour market in the framework of the Open Balkan initiative is useful, but also has limited scope. It will contribute to...
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