Hellenic Business Association

Hellenic Business Association in Serbia (HBA)

Presentation “EU Funds In Particular Sectors”

21st March 2019

The Hellenic Business Association of Serbia, in cooperation with the Embassy of Greece in Belgrade and the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia,...

With the Greek Initiative to Work Experience

4th March 2019

Under the patronage of the Embassy of Greece in Belgrade, the Hellenic Business Association of Serbia, in cooperation with the University of Belgrade, a...

HBA Annual Celebration Vasilopita Cutting

29th January 2019

The Hellenic Business Association of Serbia - HBA organised the annual event in honour of traditional Vasilopita Pie Cutting at Hyatt Regency Belgrade. The event...

HBA Annual Celebration Vasilopita Cutting

29th January 2019

The Hellenic Business Association of Serbia - HBA organised the annual event in honour of traditional Vasilopita Pie Cutting at Hyatt Regency Belgrade. The event was attended by HBA’s members and friends, but also by representatives of the Greek Embassy. Read more

Hellenic Business Association General Assembly

5th December 2018

HBA Annual General Assembly

4th December 2018

On December 4th, the Hellenic Business Association of Serbia (HBA) held the General Assembly, which was attended by the representatives of the member companies. On...

EU investment opportunities in Serbia

25th October 2018

Lecture "EU investment opportunities in Serbia" presented by Yngve Engström, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Serbia was held...

‘Tax System In Serbia And The Region’ Seminar Held

5th September 2018

German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Serbia) together with Hellenic Business Network Association (HBA), Camera di Commercio Italo Serbia (CCIS) and AHK member company Eurofast Global organised a seminar...

HBA Summer Gathering

19th June 2018

The Hellenic Business Association of Serbia organised this summer, its traditional summer gathering attended by representatives of member companies, as well as representatives of...

International Networking Cocktail

23rd May 2018

The International Networking Cocktail, hosted by eleven international business associations, attracted more than 200 people.

Focus

Challenges And Opportunities

29th April 2018

Accelerated reforms, particularly those in the area of improving the business climate, ensure that the opinions of business associations are more important than ever. The increasingly open and constructive dialogue between the government and business leaders, which also resulted in Serbia making continuous progress on the World Bank’s ’Doing Business’ list, compelled us to set aside space in the New Year’s edition of CorD for the comments of presidents of chambers of commerce and organisations, business clubs and associations that bring together members of industry, NGOs and representatives of the local community.

HBA And Belgrade Waterfront Business Reception

3rd February 2018

Belgrade Waterfront and the Hellenic Business Association of Serbia (HBA) organised a Business Networking Reception with the aim of familiarising HBA member companies with...

HBA / BW business networking cocktail

1st February 2018

Vasilopita Cutting With The Greek Embassy AndThe HBA

24th January 2018

The Embassy of Greece and the Hellenic Business Association (HBA) of Serbia organised the 12th annual event in honour of the Greek tradition of...

Hellenic Business Association Christmas Celebration

20th December 2017

The Hellenic Business Association (HBA) organised its traditional Christmas dinner to celebrate the end of successful 2017 with its member companies, associates and friends. The celebration,...

Meetings For Members Of French, Greek And Croatian Business Communities In...

13th December 2017

Representatives of member companies of the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (CCFS), the Hellenic Business Association (HBA) and the Croatian Business Club (HPK) met at...

Hellenic Business Association Elects New Board Of Directors

1st November 2017

Representatives of the members of the Hellenic Business Association of Serbia elected a new Board of Directors (BoD) at the General Assembly held in...

HBA Management Board Meeting With President Of Greece

2nd October 2017

Ambassador of Greece to Serbia and Hellenic Business Association of Serbia meet President Pavlopoulos in Belgrade

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April 2019, no 174 issue

April 2019 issue, no 174

CorD 1st April 2019

Sebastian Kurz, Chancellor of Austria

The Balkans Impact Austria Directly

Interviews 1st April 2019

Any solution (for Kosovo) needs to have the support of the major powers, particularly the permanent members of the Security Council. We have an interest in being in close partnership with the United States regarding the Western Balkans and to have their support in encouraging progress on this important issue – Sebastian Kurz

Matthew Palmer, U.S. Department of State

United States Does Not Offer Ready-Made Solutions

Interviews 1st April 2019

The [normalisation] process and the agreement itself should be locally-owned; only in this way can it be durably implemented in both Kosovo and Serbia. United States encourages the parties to demonstrate their full ownership of the process, reduce negative rhetoric, and work together constructively toward an agreement – Matthew Palmer

Choe Hyoung-chan, Korean Ambassador to Serbia

Complete Denuclearisation for Peace on the Korean Peninsula

Interviews 1st April 2019

No more provocative testing of missiles or nuclear weapons by North Korea and a level of continued cooperation between the South and North are the top outcomes evolving ever since last year’s inter-Korean summits – Ambassador Choe Hyoung Chan

Focus: HEALTH INSURANCE

Do We Have the Right Medicines?

Focus 1st April 2019

Every time we hear that patients in the region have access to much more advanced medicines than us in Serbia, despite paying the same or less than us for healthcare, we wonder what’s wrong with our system. The answer is a complex one

Dejan Nikolić, Belgrade Marathon Director

Year of Recognition and Obligation

Interviews 1st April 2019

As in each of the previous 31 years, the build up to this year’s 32nd Belgrade Marathon again sees its director, Dejan Nikolić, and all of his colleagues overwhelmed by obligations that they overcome one after another, but this time they’re also receiving invaluable international acknowledgements one after another

Giuseppe Conte, Italian Prime Minister

Sincere Friendship Binds Our Peoples

Comment 1st April 2019

With this mission I wanted to confirm the priority attention that Italy reserves to Serbia and also the importance of the stability of the European perspective for the entire Balkan region: the sincere friendship that binds our peoples and our countries even during the most difficult stages between Serbia and the West

Vojkan Krstić, Chief of the Serbian Rescue Centre

Humanitarian Who United All Nations of the Region

Business Dialogue 1st April 2019

Vojkan Krstić had a series of sporting successes at an early age, then his entrepreneurial spirit led him into the sphere of private business, while he today owns a successful construction company and is a great humanitarian. He is well known across the entire for caring about the poor and helpless, including animals

Nebojša Janićijević, President of the Intesa Leasing Executive Board

We’re a Reliable Partner

Business Dialogue 1st April 2019

The leasing industry has experienced double-digit growth in Serbia in recent years, both in terms of demand and sales, and distinguishing itself in this domain is company Intesa Leasing, which is achieving stable, controlled and diversified growth at a tempo faster than that of the market

Renata Matusinović, Business Executive Officer for Food Category, Member of the Managing Board - Nestlé South East Market

Personal Contribution and Visibility of Each Team Member Are Keys to Success

Business Dialogue 1st April 2019

Nestlé has around 328,000 employees worldwide, with 700 in the Adriatic region that covers seven markets: Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia- Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Slovenia

Kruna Gavović, CEO, The Lean Six Sigma Company CEE

Investing in Personnel Strengthens Companies

Business Dialogue 1st April 2019

The Lean Six Sigma Company has multiple offices in Europe, and the one for CEE region is located in Serbia

Economy

What’s Wrong With Contemporary Capitalism?

Comment 1st April 2019

Behind today’s populist upheavals is a widespread recognition that the economy no longer serves the public good, or even the interests of most of its participants. To understand why, one must identify what has been lost amid so much material technological gain

Martin Varsavsky

Founder Of Eight Successful Businesses

Entrepreneurship 1st April 2019

Serial entrepreneur Martin Varsavsky has founded eight businesses, including two that garner valuations exceeding $1 billion, while many have been funded by big-name firms, such as Google Ventures, Microsoft and Sequoia Capital

Neda Todorović PhD, University Professor, Journalist, Writer, Editor

Professionalism, First And Foremost

Profile 1st April 2019

At the Faculty of Political Science in Belgrade, I took the path from a student of journalism to a fully tenured professor. I founded journalism departments at the Faculty of Philosophy in Banja Luka, the Faculty of Music in Belgrade and at ALU. I furthered my studies at London City University

Contemporary Art: Mexico

Innovative, Vibrant & Thriving Artism

Art 1st April 2019

Innovative, vibrant and thriving are the words that could describe Mexican art. From pre-Columbian times through today, the art of Mexico makes quite an...

Nena Stoiljković, IFC Vice President for Asia and the Pacific

Give Your Best in Whatever You Do

My Life 1st April 2019

Never cut corners or say that you’ll do something halfway or half-heartedly – this is the philosophy of Nena Stoiljković. It has brought her through many challenges and led her to rewarding positions within the IFC. However, in contrast to the stories of many successful women, she wasn’t forced to sacrifice a family for a stellar career. Still, nobody would say that it was easy for her to strike the right balance: her recent jobs have all been global, requiring lots of travel to Asia and Africa

Fashion

The Sneakers Revolution

Fashion 1st April 2019

The mainstream footwear of the fashion world today has shifted to sneakers matched with dresses, Vintage gym shoes with formal business suits, and the wedding guest look made of mesh and rubber, not genuine leather

Comment by Pavle Petrović, President of the Fiscal Council of Serbia

Why is Serbia’s economy growing slower than CEE economies?

Comment 27th March 2019

The Serbian economy has been a growth underachiever for almost a decade, and that is the major structural issue at present. As a result,...

Twenty Years Since the Bombing of Serbia

News 20th March 2019

The 20th anniversary of the launch of the one-sided U.S. and NATO war against Yugoslavia on 24th March, which saw bombing nationwide across Serbia...

#1 Of 5 Million

Protests Radicalised

News 20th March 2019

Protests that began in December last year, among citizens and part of the political opposition against President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian government were...

March 2019 issue, no 173

CorD 1st March 2019

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