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H.E. Christian Ebner, Ambassador of Austria to Serbia

Austria Will Remain “a Friend of the Balkans”

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

H.E. Joseph Kalala Mulamba, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Republic of Serbia

The Fight for Natural Resources

More than 15 million people have so far perished in the race for strategic minerals taking place in the Eastern Congo. This silent, untold...

Dr Vladimir Kostić, Ph.D. neurologist, university professor and academic

No Teachers, No Future

In my father’s village, only the teachers were called “sir”. We today pay them poorly, underappreciate them, and...

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

Special Guest

In celebrating the 50th anniversary of democracy, following the Carnation Revolution of 1974, Portugal wants to foster this...

Dejan Šoškić, Professor at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Economics

Producing Delusions and Ignorance

All rich countries generated their wealth in a similar way, by investing in the integrity of institutions and...

H.E. Juan Jose Sanz Aparicio, Ambassador of Spain to Serbia

Relationship Without a Bone of Contention

Spain defends the Republic of Serbia’s sovereignty and the principle of territorial integrity, which is why it does...

Etienne Thobois, Paris 2024 CEO

Organising the Olympics is Truly a Team Sport

Paris 2024 aims to make the Games accessible and sustainable, and to reduce the carbon footprint of previous...

H.E. Pierre Cochard, French Ambassador to Serbia

Fraternity Through Sport

As part of the Olympic tradition, France, as the host country of this year’s Summer Games, presented a...

Jakob Granit, Director General of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)

Only Inclusive Societies can Grow Sustainably

Inclusiveness, equity, gender balance and respect for nature represent the core values woven into all SIDA-supported projects. In...

H.E. Luca Gori, Ambassador of Italy

More Italy in Serbia

Serbia is now among the few non-EU Countries to boast such a strong presence of the ‘Italian System’,...

H.E. Damjan Bergant, Ambassador of Slovenia

Good Relations Despite Differences

Given the extent to which Borut Pahor would be an acceptable candidate to all – both the parties...

Danijela Fišakov, President of the Slovenian Business Club

We Will Outdo Ourselves

The Slovenian Business Club will become an even stronger and more influential business player in Serbia, Slovenia and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Han Duck-Soo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea

Serbia’s Importance on the Rise in Seoul

Korean companies have been actively investing in Eastern European countries – in the automotive, electric vehicle battery and...

Academic Zoran Knežević, President of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU)

Radical Change to the Dominant Model of Culture Required

It could probably be stated that SANU’s raison d’etre, at least to a certain extent, is identified with...

H.E. Silvia Davidoiu, Ambassador of Romania

Support For Result-Oriented Dialogue

Romania has a consistent and principled position on the non-recognition of Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence. We maintain...

Jovan Memedović, Journalist and TV Presenter

Television Mainly Serves the Authorities

He is fortunate enough to be doing a job that he loves. And for him and what he...

H.E. Anke Konrad, Ambassador Of Germany To Serbia

Berlin and Belgrade Remain Close

With the reform of the German citizenship law, the country’s federal government intends to create a modern immigration...

Comment By Zoran Panović

From Thessaloniki to Athens

A flatbread may well have cost a dinar in Thessaloniki, but – when it comes to EU membership...

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...

H.E. Cathy Buggenhout, Belgian Ambassador to Serbia

Serbia’s Place is in the EU

I personally believe that there’s never been a more urgent need to have a strong, meaningful and result-oriented...

Nikita Milivojević, Film & Theatre director, BITEF Theatre Artistic Director

The Stage Has a Special Aroma

He became the artistic director of Bitef as of this year, while he has previously directed plays in...

H.E. Luca Gori, Ambassador Of Italy To Serbia

Entering A New Phase Of Economic Relations

We have a very strong economic presence on this market, particularly in the most traditional sectors. Our core...

Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner For The Environment, Oceans And Fisheries

Balancing The Green Agenda With Other Global Crises

Multiple crises have brought security, energy and EU competitiveness to the political forefront. While concerns about the burden...

H.E. Fedor Rosocha, Ambassador Of The Slovak Republic To Serbia

Chance To Move Forward

Mutual recognition (between Serbia and Kosovo) has not been set as a condition for joining EU, neither in...

Bisera Veletanlić, Solo Vocalist, Jazz Singer

Everything She Touches Turns To Art

She possesses one of the most priceless voices that Yugoslav music ever had, and has. Her life and...

Mihailo Jovanović, Minister Of Information And Telecommunications

We’re Developing Intelligently And Prudently

The digitalisation process has brought dramatic change to the structure of Serbian exports, but also to the daily...

Reconstructed Runway at Nikola Tesla Airport Officially Opened

The first runway, 12L-30R, at Nikola Tesla Airport has been r`econstructed and reopened for traffic after 17 months of...

Czechoslovak Group Acquires US Ammo Giant

The Czech industrial group Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which operates in Serbia as the "14. October" factory in Kruševac, has...

Serbian Chamber Joins ILSTC Trade Corridor Alliance

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) has become a co-founder and member of the newly established Alliance of Chambers...

The Ritz-Carlton to Redefine Luxury in Belgrade

Belgrade is set to welcome one of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, following the signing...

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...