Articles In This Issue
Focus
How to accelerate Serbia’s EU integration dynamics?
The Ball Is Undoubtedly In Serbia’s Court
While the stalemate on the EU accession process has clearly been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more than fatigue that’s preventing Serbia’s...
Diplomacy
H.E. Sem Fabrizi, Head of the European Union Delegation to Serbia
Reforms Create New Opportunities
It is very important to redouble efforts to accelerate the accession process. The new methodology – recently approved by the EU, with the full...
Diplomacy
H.E. Nikolaus Lutterotti, Ambassador of Austria to Serbia
Up To Serbia To Decide
Serbia should deliver concrete and tangible results when it comes to an independent judiciary, the effective fight against organised crime and high-level corruption, the...
Diplomacy
H.E. Thomas Schieb, Ambassador of Germany to Serbia
Tangible Progress Needed
We need to see tangible progress in fields like judicial reform, media freedom and the fight against corruption and organised crime. The fact that...
Diplomacy
H.E. Attila Pinter, Ambassador of Hungary to Serbia
Momentary Setback
Significant steps have been taken to finalise reform of the judiciary, which is a crucial matter for Serbia and has been a long-standing issue....
Diplomacy
H.E. Carlo Lo Cascio, Ambassador of Italy to Serbia
Italy’s Assistance Is Unquestionable
We believe in the Serbian Government's capacity to achieve the desired goals in the areas of the rule of law, fundamental rights and good...
Diplomacy
H.E. Theodorus Reintjes, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Serbia
No Shortcuts to Membership
Enlargement should be a win-win accomplishment. It should benefit and strengthen both the candidate country and the EU as a whole. We therefore insist...
Diplomacy
H.E. Maria Virgínia Mendes Da Silva Pina, Ambassador of Portugal to Serbia
Up To Serbia To Speed Up Integration Dynamics
The Report on Serbia’s Progress published by the European Commission last autumn clearly identifies what needs to be put into practise. In fact, this...
Diplomacy
H.E. Damjan Bergant, Ambassador of Slovenia to Serbia
Necessary Steps Well Known
The success of negotiations depends mostly on Serbia's ability to fulfil its commitments. It is very important to continue all the work necessary to...
Diplomacy
H.E. Jan Lundin, Ambassador of Sweden to Serbia
Safeguard Achievements To Date
There are many challenges for Serbia to speed up its EU integration, given that standards are high and it's more difficult to enter the...
Diplomacy
H.E. Urs Schmid, Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia
Democratic Reforms Improve Resilience
Reforms will bring Serbia closer to EU membership, but will also strengthen the country in various ways and should first and foremost be implemented...
Diplomacy
H.E. Anthony F. Godfrey, Ambassador of the U.S.A. to Serbia
We Want Serbia to Succeed
The United States has no higher priority for our work in Serbia than to add a 28th star to the EU’s flag.
Serbia is a...
Opinion
Matteo Colangeli, EBRD Director and Regional Head of the Western Balkans
Focus on Serbia’s Green Economy Transition
The EBRD is committed to supporting Serbia’s EU integration and our activities in the country are consistent with that process. We are working to...
Opinion
Alessandro Bragonzi, Head of EIB Regional Representation for the Western Balkans
Focused on Regional Recovery
In line with overall EU priorities and the commitments made by Western Balkan leaders at the Sofia Summit of November 2020, we intend to...
Opinion
Jovan Protić, ILO National Coordinator for Serbia
Missed Opportunities
Citizens have, unfortunately, not yet been in position to benefit from the effective rule of law, transparency of governance and efficient institutions, which would...
Opinion
Sebastian Sosa, IMF Resident Representative in Serbia
Reforms Will Keep Labour at Home
Safeguarding macroeconomic and financial stability remains a precondition for sustainable growth. But more is needed to secure a strong economy and better prospects for...
Opinion
Francine Pickup, UNDP Serbia Resident Representative
Working Towards SDGs Helps With EU Accession
UNDP is helping Serbia to tackle complex challenges, such as climate change, depopulation and governance. All three issues are relevant for achieving the SDGs...
Opinion
Pavle Petrović, President Of The Fiscal Council Of Serbia
Poor Institutions Inhibit Economic Growth
The possible higher-than-expected economic growth in 2021 is good news, but isn’t also an indicator of a sustainable trend. Serbia needs far better quality...
Success Stories
Milorad Krstikeski, General Manager Of British American Tobacco (BAT) For Serbia And Montenegro
Innovation Triggers Progress
Despite the pandemic, BAT continued its investments, the applying of world quality standards and investments in training and developing its personnel. Thanks to employees...
Success Stories
Marijana Vasilescu, President Of The Executive Board, Sberbank
A Link Between Serbia And Russia
Sberbank, one of the strongest banking groups in the world, surpasses its competitors in recognition and reputation, and for offering the most modern digital...
Success Stories
Marija Stepina, President Of The Executive Board Of API Bank
It’s Simpler With Us
It’s simpler with us” is a slogan that reflects API Bank’s approach to creating services and establishing relationships with each client. API Bank, which...
Success Stories
Jelena Žikić, Regional Managing Director Of Adecco Adriatic And Hungary
Myths About Women In Management
In early 2020, before the outbreak of the pandemic, Eurostat released a statistic about the percentage of women in managerial positions in European countries....
Success Stories
Daniel Petrovečki, Purchasing Director, Lidl Srbija
Recognisable Concept Of Freshness
One of the specific characteristics of retail chain Lidl is that its suppliers don’t deliver goods directly to shops, but rather deliver them to...
Success Stories
Mate Štetić, General Manager Of Strategic Business Unit Coffee, Atlantic Grupa
Staying Ahead Of The Game
The business strategy of Atlantic Grupa, and thus of SBU Coffee, was throughout the crisis, to remain a regional leader in the coffee business,...
Success Stories
Milica Djurić-Jovićić, Acting Director Of The Science Fund Of The Republic Of Serbia
Science Is Key To A Better Future
The best investment is an investment in smart, educated, and talented people with a vision for a better future. Science Fund through its programs...
Success Stories
Ingram Micro
Global Relationship With Uipath
Ingram Micro is a company that helps businesses realise the promise of technology. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain...
Success Stories
Dedication Of Heineken Employees For The Highest Quality They Offer
Thanks to HEINEKEN employees dedication, their hearts and brands go with consumers
HEINEKEN 0.0. “2021 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR”
Heineken 0.0, the non-alcoholic beverage of...
Success Stories
Kopaonik Business Forum Held In Belgrade
The Kopaonik Business Forum was held in the last week of May in a changed format, with a different date, and, this time instead...
Success Stories
Dušica Gaković, Project Lead, Deka Inženjering
The Future Of Housing
The basic starting point in developing the projects of Deka inženjering are the intended end users. The company’s goal is to provide future...
World Entrepreneur
Patrick And John Collison
Stripe’s 30-something Billionaires
Irish brothers online payments group Stripe is valued at $95bn
In 2010, two young Irish brothers pitched to Peter Thiel, an early Facebook backer and...
Profile
Natalija Dimić, Historian And Research Assistant At The Institute For Recent History Of Serbia
Stimulating Self-Reflection
History is composed of people, their actions, perceptions, words, feelings… In endeavouring to penetrate the motives that drive human action, the historian seeks answers...
Art
The Power Of Parisian Panache
Parlez-vous Luxe?
Do you ever wonder why we are happy after spending a fortune on our luxury handbag or why an occasion only becomes special when...
My Life
Gabriel Feltz, Chief Conductor Of The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra
Society Is Sick Of Isolation
He is ‘Generalmusikdirector’ of the Dortmund Opera and the Chief Conductor of the Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra, while for the last five seasons he’s also...
Sport
Igor Kokoškov, Head Coach Of Serbia’s National Basketball Team
I’m In Serbia Because Of Emotions
Igor Kokoškov’s has had a unique path to success. He left the country that’s home to the biggest names in European coaching to study...
Fashion
Spring Cocktails Season
The most beautiful time of year is here again, and we've got you covered if you're wondering what to wear! Here are some options:
Saman...
Protecting Belgrade’s Generalštab is a Matter of Law and Public Interest
Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage civil society network, covering over 40 countries, and working closely with the European...
Belgrade’s Main Bus Station Relocates to New Site After Over 50 Years
After more than half a century in operation, Belgrade’s main bus station is relocating to a new site in...
Slovenia Among Countries with Lowest Inflation Rates in the EU
The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone was 2.2% in August 2024, down from 2.6% in July. A year...
French Embassy Awards Winners of ‘Ekoopština’ Sustainability Contest in Serbia
The French Embassy in Serbia, in collaboration with a range of partners including the Veolia Institute, Saint-Gobain, Decathlon, and...
First Major CEBAC Conference Brings Together Over 200 European Companies in Serbia
Belgrade played host to the inaugural conference of the Council of European Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce in...