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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...

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...

Catherine Margaret Ashton, Baroness Ashton Of Upholland, GCMG

And Then What?

The Brussels Agreement laid the foundations for both Belgrade and Pristina to develop their relations, and gave them...

H.E. Hami Aksoy, Ambassador Of Türkiye To Serbia

Hard Times Always Reveal True Friends

Following the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye on 6th February 2023, Serbia has shown exemplary support and solidarity...

Vladimir Bilčik, MEP, European Parliament Rapporteur For Serbia

Clear Message To Serbia

I have not heard or seen any indications that any of the five non-recognising countries would shift from...

H.E. Takahiko Katsumata, Ambassador Of Japan To Serbia

New Start For Further Development

Based on the long history of friendship between Japan and Serbia, and the sharing of values in a...

Goran Pekez, President Of The Japanese Business Alliance In Serbia (JBAS)

Rising Investment Interests

The success stories of our members and interest in cooperating with Japan among local companies are important incentives...

Tamara Daltroff, CEO Of The European Association Of Communications Agencies

Promoting The Power Of Self-Regulation

Climate change is the most pressing issue of our times and the advertising sector has an important role...

H.E. Demetrios Theophylactou, Ambassador Of Cyprus To Serbia

Double Standards Are Counterproductive

Cyprus maintains its principled position regarding the preservation of the Republic of Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and...

H.E. Christian Ebner, Ambassador Of Austria

Looking Ahead With Optimism

We will succeed in making a breakthrough for peace, in developing new sources of energy to free ourselves...

H.E. Cathy Buggenhout, Ambassador Of Belgium

Year Of Courage

Just look at the Ukrainian people today, in their tenth month of resistance against Russian military aggression. Look...

H.E. Giles Norman, Ambassador Of Canada

Reaching To Our Better Selves

Optimism and energy are words that are almost never found in the same sentence these days, but, if...

H.E. Demetrios Theophylactou, Ambassador Of Cyprus

Optimism For War To End In 2023

The optimistic outlook is that most countries – particularly in the EU – have become much better at...

H.E. Chen Bo, Ambassador Of China

Replacing Division With Unity

The forces in the world that long for peace, stability, development and cooperation have been strengthening constantly. The...

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...