Articles In This Issue
News
Serbia Records First Trade Surplus with Germany in Two Decades
Serbia’s first trade surplus with Germany in 20 years signals a deepening partnership and economic resilience amid global challenges
Serbia recorded a trade surplus with...
News
Annalena Baerbock Elected UN Assembly President
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ms. Annalena Baerbock, has been elected President of the 80th session of the...
News
Munich to Rome by High-Speed Rail
A new high-speed rail connection between Munich and Rome is expected to launch by the end of 2026, as announced by Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s...
News
Multinational Corporations Dominate EU and EFTA Workforce
In 2023, over 151,000 multinational corporations employed nearly 50 million people across the EU and EFTA, with German, Dutch, and Swiss giants leading the...
News
Electric Cars Surge in Europe
The first quarter of 2025 has brought mixed fortunes for the European automotive industry.
While overall car sales across the EU dipped by 1.9%, with...
News
Europe’s E-Commerce Surge
As online sales soar, European regulators scramble to curb the flood of unsafe imports from China, highlighting a growing divide in the digital marketplace
Europe’s...
Business News
SAP SE Overtakes Novo Nordisk in Value
SAP SE’s rise to the top spot underscores the booming demand for cloud computing and AI-driven services.
In a stunning shift in Europe’s corporate landscape,...
Business News
Wall Street’s Sharpest Drop Since September
Trump’s trade policies and weak economic data trigger sharp US market decline, while European stocks gain momentum.
US stock markets experienced their largest correction since...
Business News
Germany’s Military Spending Boosts Markets
As Germany bypasses its fiscal limits to bolster defence, Europe’s financial markets soar, with industrial stocks surging and bond yields spiking—sending ripples across the...
Events
Germany Officially Joins EXPO 2027 in Belgrade
Germany has officially joined the ranks of nations participating in EXPO 2027, set to take place in Belgrade under the theme “Play for Humanity:...
News
Merz Declares Victory in Historic German Election Night
Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU's candidate for Chancellor, has proclaimed victory in Germany’s general elections, calling it a historic night for the nation.
Speaking after preliminary...
World
EU Jewellery Industry Sees Modest Growth in 2023
Although Italy remains the leader in the EU’s jewellery sector, smaller nations like Croatia and Ireland have made impressive strides with significant production increases.
In...
Business News
European Motorcycle Sales Surge in 2024
In 2024, Europe's five largest motorcycle markets saw a notable increase in sales, fueled by the demand for urban mobility solutions and lifestyle choices.
Motorcycle...
Business News
UK Surges to Second in Global Investment Rankings, Offering Hope Amid Economic Uncertainty
In a remarkable shift, the UK has surged to second place in global investment rankings, overtaking Germany, China, and India.
According to a recent...
Food & Drinks
EU Sparkling Wine Production and Exports Decline in 2023
In 2023, the European Union produced 1.496 billion liters of sparkling wine from fresh grapes, marking an 8% decrease from 2022, when production reached...
World
Scholz Government Falls, Germany to Hold Early Elections in February
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his government have lost a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, paving the way for early elections scheduled for...
Vesti
Germany Heads for Early Elections in February
Germany is set to hold early elections on February 23, following an agreement among the leading parties in parliament.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party...
Chill Out
Dog Tax Brings Increasing Revenue for Germany Year by Year
Germany's dog tax generated nearly 600 million euros last year, marking a 1.6 percent increase over the previous record set in 2022, according to...
Germany
Comment
Pragmatic Blend of Diplomacy and Economics
Diplomatic and economic ties between Serbia and Germany represent a nuanced and evolving relationship that is progressing steadily. This is most evident in the...
Diplomacy
H.E. Anke Konrad, Ambassador Of Germany To Serbia
Remembering the Fall of the Iron Curtain
Economic growth in the eastern part of Germany has outpaced that in the West over the last ten years. However, it is also true...
Germany
Milan Grujić, President Of The German-Serbian Chamber Of Commerce (AHK Serbia)
New Ideas for Continuous Success
Along with excellent opportunities for German investments in Serbia, there is growing recognition that economic relations can be boosted significantly by the fostering of...
Germany
Petar Šainović, Managing Director, Siemens Energy Belgrade
Driving the Energy Transition
We provide products and deliver on complex projects in power generation & transmission, and also act as an advisor to industrial companies, explains Petar...
Germany
Marko Čadež, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
Innovative Companies Raise the Bar
I’m confident that Serbian-German cooperation will be defined by new partnerships between Serbian and German companies in the years ahead, with a focus on...
Germany
Miloš Manić, LEONI Vice President; LEONI Serbia General Manager
15 Years of Commitment to Individuals and the Community
When we started, our mission was clear: to contribute to the development of both our company and the entire community through strategic investments and...
Germany
Alexander Markus, Executive Board Member of the German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce
Green Appeal
Serbia offers numerous opportunities for additional investments, especially in fast-growing sectors like technology, the green economy and infrastructure
The German government last year decided to...
Germany
Masa Bubanj, Head of Help’s Regional Office Europe
Achieving Steady Progress
Our mission has always been to help people to help themselves, but to do so using a methodology that ensures changes involve different relevant...
Germany
Jovanka Jovanović, General Manager, Robert Bosch d.o.o.
AI Makes Life Easier
“On our journey from a small branch office with just 13 employees to a company that is now among the country’s largest exporters, we...
Germany
Apokrifi Construction
Smart Solutions Resolve Workforce Limitations
Apokrifi is a reliable partner in the development of residential, commercial, industrial and other types of buildings. It provides a comprehensive service – from...
Germany
Jelena Jović, Managing Director, EOS Matrix
Courage and Creativity Lead to the Top
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of EOS Matrix in Serbia and 50 years of the EOS Group provides an opportunity to reflect on the past...
Germany
Filip Simović, CEO, M&M Militzer & Münch Serbia
Responsible Logistics is Our Future
M&M Militzer & Münch Serbia has been expanding its market share year after year by providing reliable and efficient services tailored to the evolving...
Germany
OBO Batterman
Key Steps for Effective Fire Protection in Buildings
OBO Bettermann offers a wide range of fire protection systems with proven international success, providing diverse solutions for various applications.
In recent years, building safety...
Corporate
Aleksandar Goračinov, Director of SME HUB
Supporting SME Transformation
SME HUB supported nine SMEs in its first year of operations, with each of them going through a comprehensive support programme that included grants...
Events
The Berlin Process Jubilee
A Decade of Joint Progress Towards the European Union
To mark ten years of the Berlin Process, the Western Balkan Business Forum was held in Berlin at the end of September, under the...
Events
Marking 35 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Rise & Fall of the Berlin Wall
“Twenty thousand people / Cross Bösebrücke / Fingers are crossed / just in case” ~ David Bowie, Where Are We Now? (2013)
Speaking at an...
Chill Out
Oktoberfest Opens, Around 6 Million Guests Expected
The traditional Oktoberfest event was opened by Munich’s mayor, Dieter Reiter, with the symbolic tapping of the first beer barrel at noon, officially kicking...
Business News
Working from Home Reduces Office Space in German Companies
Some German companies are reducing their office space due to remote work, according to new research conducted by Munich’s Institute for Economic Research, Ifo.
"Surveys...
World
German Government Working on Draft Law to End State Financial Support for Churches
The German government is working on a draft law that would put an end to state financial support for churches, reports the Frankfurter Allgemeine...
Culture
Germany’s Duden Dictionary Expands with 3,000 New Words Reflecting Modern Times
The latest edition of Germany’s iconic Duden dictionary has been expanded by 3,000 new words, while 300 outdated terms have been removed, reflecting the...
News
The EU Imported 105,000 Tons of Coconuts Worth 146 Million Euros Last Year
In 2023, European Union member states imported 105,104 tons of coconuts from non-EU countries, valued at 146 million euros, according to data released by...
World
Germany Retains Position as the Largest Financier of the European Union
In 2023, Germany contributed more funds to the European Union budget than it received from Brussels, according to an analysis by the German Economic...
Chill Out
Germany and Turkey Clash Over Doner Kebab
Germany and Turkey are at odds over the status of doner kebab, with the dispute erupting as Berlin moves to block Ankara’s bid to...
Business News
EU and Serbia Sign Memorandum on Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Raw Materials
In a significant step towards enhancing cooperation in sustainable raw materials, battery production, and electric vehicles, the European Union and Serbia have signed a...
Chill Out
Oktoberfest Beer Prices Hit Record High
Beer prices at this year's Oktoberfest are set to rise by an average of 3.9%, surpassing the €15 mark for the first time, according...
Chill Out
King Frederick X Inaugurates First Section of Undersea Tunnel Connecting Denmark and Germany
King Frederick X of Denmark has inaugurated the first segment of the ambitious 18-kilometre Fehmarn Belt tunnel beneath the Baltic Sea, which will eventually...
Business News
German Companies Seek Suppliers from the Western Balkans
In Munich, 99 suppliers from the Western Balkans, including 22 from Serbia, engaged in talks with representatives from 20 German companies.
The meetings are part...
News
German Voters Dominate, Malta Least Represented in Upcoming European Parliament Elections
As the 2024 European Parliament elections draw near, set to take place from 6 to 9 June, Eurostat has requested national statistical institutes across...
Business News
Construction Begins on German PWO Factory in Čačak
The German Ambassador to Serbia, Anke Konrad, alongside Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and PWO Group Serbia Director Carlo Lazzarini, laid the foundation stone for...
Business News
Serbia Ascends as Key Trade Partner for Germany
Serbia is set to become a net exporter to Germany by 2025, overtaking its imports from the economic powerhouse, according to a recent study...
Business News
German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce Boosts Support for Startups
The German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce has announced its renewed support for startups, with a strong emphasis on digitalization and innovation.
During the opening of a...
Business News
Launch of the Council of European Business Associations and Chambers in Serbia
European business associations and bilateral chambers have established the Council of European Business Associations and Chambers in Serbia (CEBAC), aimed at fostering economic collaboration...
News
Scholz Champions Western Balkans’ Path to Membership
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Slovenia, advocated for quickening the EU accession for the Western Balkans, underlining the importance of reform-driven progress over geopolitical...
Diplomacy
Serbia Poised to Drive Regional Growth, Says German Ambassador
Germany's Ambassador to Belgrade, Anke Konrad, has expressed optimism about Serbia's capacity for accelerated progress towards European Union membership, suggesting the nation could become...
World
India Set to Overtake Japan and Germany, Eyeing Third Spot in Global Economy by 2027
India is poised for a monumental economic leap, projected to surpass Japan and Germany to claim the title of the world's third-largest economy by...
Business News
German-Serbian Chamber Hosts Gala, Pledges Green Future
In a significant event marking the strengthening of German-Serbian economic ties, the German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Serbia) hosted its annual gala under the...
Living
Brewing Trouble: Climate Change Impacts Key Ingredient for Beer
The production of popular beverages like coffee, tea, and wine is becoming increasingly difficult on a warming planet. Recent studies focusing on how climate...
Innovation & Tech
£425M JUPITER: Europe’s Top Supercomputer in Making
A consortium comprising of Germany's Partec and France's Atos has announced their collaboration to develop Europe's inaugural supercomputer, JUPITER, capable of performing a quadrillion...
Germany
Comment
Moving Mountains
Bilateral relations between Serbia and Germany are marked by a strong partnership, particularly in the economic sphere. Even geopolitical crises, regional conflicts or high...
Audio
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 law that reflects the diversity of...
Germany
Milan Grujić, President Of The German-Serbian Chamber Of Commerce
Soaring Bilateral Trade Attracts German Investors
The forecast for the bilateral trade exchange between Serbia and Germany until year’s end is exceptionally optimistic, primarily driven by two consecutive years of...
Germany
Marko Čadež, President Of The Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Of Serbia
Many Reasons For Optimism
In 2023 and 2024, room has opened up to significantly improve economic cooperation with Germany and break existing records. The Chamber of Commerce &...
Germany
Medeja Lončar, Siemens CEO
Acting Responsibly Today Is Our Legacy For Tomorrow
Siemens has endeavoured since its very inception to improve people’s lives with the help of technology. It introduced electrification to the world of the...
Germany
Alexander Markus, Executive Member Of The Board Of The German-Serbian Chamber Of Commerce
Serbia Is An Appealing, Yet Risky Market
German companies find Serbia to be an appealing market for sourcing and investments, but they acknowledge its risks, including geopolitical crises, regional conflicts, high...
Germany
Aleksandar Goračinov, Project Director, SME Hub
Encouraging Domestic Producers To Grow And Develop
The project SME HUB is the result of a public-private partnership between the Government of Switzerland, which is represented by the Swiss Agency for...
Germany
Matthias Tupy, Brose
Maintaining Momentum Is The Challenge
Brose is a reliable partner to its customers and a responsible employer to its workers. It also contributes to the development of Serbia’s economy...
Germany
Miloš Manić, Leoni Vice President, General Manager Leoni Serbia
Ready For The Company To Scale New Heights
Company LEONI is among Serbia’s largest exporters, but is also the largest employer in the country’s industrial sector, with approximately 13,200 employees at four...
Germany
DB Schenker
Switching Customers To The Fast Lane
DB Schenker is among the world’s leading logistics providers, offering all kinds of transport and logistics services. In an era defined by rapid globalisation...
Germany
Dragan Čigoja, Lidl Srbija CEO
Proud Of The First Five Years
In just five years, Lidl Serbia has opened a total of 67 supermarkets in 38 cities, which are supplied from two modern-equipped and “green”...
Germany
Dr Christoph Veldhues, Director Of The Goethe-Institut Belgrade
Dialogue Is Key
Belgrade itself has such a rich cultural life that the Goethe-Institut is happy to be a small part of it by providing German artists...
Germany
Julia Brückner, Regional Representative Of Help-Hilfe Zur Selbsthilfe
Long-term Collaborative Partnerships
Since its inception, aid organisation Help has provided assistance where most needed, and has done so exclusively on the basis of real needs. Its...
Germany
Miloš Milovanović, Managing Director, Ekotehnika Viljuškari
A Leader Remains A Leader
Company Ekotehnika Viljuškari has spent more than a quarter of a century dealing with the repair and sale of forklifts. It operates across the...
Germany
Tanja Bogdanov, Managing Partner And Founder Of Vekol DMC
No Compromise On Quality
Vekol DMC, a pioneer of the business travel and events industry in Serbia, has maintained a market presence for almost a quarter of a...
Germany
Darko Bjelić, EMBA, CEO, 8. Mart
Europe Is Conquered With Quality
Company 8. mart (8th March), which has existed for almost an entire century, has always aspired to develop and grow. With the introduction of...
Germany
Team Kromberg & Schubert Srbija d.o.o. Kruševac
We Construct, Create And Connect
The plant in Kruševac is the first development project in Serbia for a company that has vast experience in the production of wiring systems...
Germany
Nemanja Ćirić, Business Development Manager At GP Građevinar
A Full 34 Years At The Top
GP Gradjevinar, one of the first privately-owned construction companies in Serbia, has managed to survive despite sanctions, isolation, crises and competition, because its team...
Germany
Yunex Traffic
Sustainable Mobility Experts
Yunex Traffic, as a global leader in intelligent transport systems (ITS), offers the broadest portfolio of solutions for adaptive traffic control and management systems,...
Germany
Nenad Đorđević, Managing Director, Hoberg & Driesch Southeast Europe
Combining Tradition And Innovation
Hoberg & Driesch, as one of Europe’s leading wholesalers of steel tubes, has always opted for quality throughout its 75-year history. And that was...
Germany
Sanjin Laganin, Managing Director, Dr. Oetker d.o.o.
Creating A Taste Of Home
Dr. Oetker is a company that has been nurturing tradition, family values and the warmth of home cooking for more than 130 years, while...
Germany
dm Drogerie Markt
Additional Salary Instalment For Staff
Company dm drogerie markt, which will commemorate 20 years of successful operations in Serbia next year, is continuing to set new standards on the...
Germany
Ina Bulat, Managing Director, Head Of SEE At Merck Group
A Company Where Families Thrive
Merck Group is a true pioneer in fertility treatments and a global market leader that has helped around five million babies be born
Our goal...
Germany
Cultural Relations
Remembering Historical And Cultural Ties
This past spring, on 27 April, Serbian Ambassador to Germany Dr Snežana Janković opened an event at the famous Martin Luther University in Halle-...
Hemofarm Acquires Fortacell: A Strategic Move to Strengthen Market Position
Hemofarm has announced the acquisition of the Fortacell brand, renowned for its supplements that support immunity, health, and vitality.
This...
Science Diplomacy as a Bridge to a Sustainable Future
In an era of global challenges and rapid technological change, the concept of science diplomacy is gaining increasing relevance—not...
Denmark Now Leading the EU Council
After years of quiet preparation and mounting anticipation, Denmark has stepped into the spotlight—officially assuming the rotating Presidency of...
Serbia and Japan Elevate Business Cooperation to a New Level
A new chapter in economic relations between Serbia and Japan has begun with the signing of a Memorandum of...
Serbia Records First Trade Surplus with Germany in Two Decades
Serbia’s first trade surplus with Germany in 20 years signals a deepening partnership and economic resilience amid global challenges
Serbia...