Repression and legal obstacles make the fight for environmental activists in Serbia difficult

Environmental activism in Serbia faces constant pressure from the government, corporations, and institutions, who often ignore environmental issues. Activists struggle daily with bureaucracy and unfounded accusations of misdemeanors and crimes....

Day Two of the 11th World FZO Congress Highlights the Role of Digitization and Sustainability, in Shaping the Future of Free Zones

The World Free Zones Organization’s 11th annual World Congress continued its agenda today with a focus on the role of digitization and sustainability in the future of free zones and the mechanisms for enhancing their position as strategic trade...

Croatia's JANAF eyes buying Russia's 20-25% stake in Serbia's NIS — minister

BELGRADE, October 10. /TASS/. JANAF, the Croatian operator of the Adriatic oil pipeline, is interested in acquiring Russia's 20-25% stake in Neftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), Croatian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Ante Susnjar told...

Day Two of the 11th World FZO Congress Highlights the Role of Digitization and Sustainability in Shaping the Future of Free Zones

The signatories on the free zone side included the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) from the United Arab Emirates, PIROT Free Zone from Serbia, Tatu City Free Zone from Kenya, Luanda Special Economic Zone from Angola, Santa Fiesta...

UK weather: Met Office issues snow forecast for later this month as temperatures set to plunge to -1C in just weeks

The Met Office has issued its snow forecast amid speculation that the UK could see snowfall in a few weeks. Despite large snowstorms affecting parts of eastern Europe, forecasters have ruled out any chance of unseasonal winter weather for Britain....

EU tariffs to hit Serbian steel industry

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said on October 9 that European Union steel tariffs will hit the country’s Smederevo ironworks, owned by China’s Hbis Group, and warned that the measures could weaken Serbia’s attractiveness for foreign...

Turkmenistan Participates in UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand

The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference opened on October 30, 2025, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, bringing together more than 5,000 participants from 193 countries for two weeks of critical discussions on international cooperation, cultural...

Has Neptune Energy buried Serbia’s lithium project?

A year after top EU and German officials celebrated a “historic day” for Serbia in Belgrade, the question of lithium mining in the Jadar Valley no longer dominates the headlines. In the summer of 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European...

Interview: Serbian minister has "high expectations" for global leaders' meeting in Beijing to advance women's empowerment

by Xinhua Writer Zhang Xuan BELGRADE, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- "I have high expectations for the upcoming global leaders' meeting on women to be held in Beijing," said Tatjana Macura, Serbia's minister without portfolio in charge of gender equality,...

Four euros per ton of CO₂ – Serbia to introduces new pollution tax, here’s who will have to pay it

From January 1, 2026, the implementation of the new Law on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Tax should begin in Serbia, which introduces a tax on carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and perfluorocarbon emissions for the first time. The aim of this law,...

Kosovo Drone Delivery Sparks Tirade Against Turkey from Serbia’s Vucic

Kosovo trucks transport the Turkish drones after arrival at the airport in Pristina. Photo: Facebook/Albin Kurti. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic issued an angry statement criticising Turkey on Wednesday evening after Kosovo received a shipment...

Exports of high-tech products from Serbia almost six times higher over the past decade

The shift towards producing goods with higher added value represents a strategic direction for enhancing the competitiveness of the Serbian economy. Data show that Serbia is undergoing a transition from traditional to more advanced industrial...

World Bank: The Serbian economy has lost momentum

Serbia’s economy is expected to grow by 2.8 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank’s (WB) report released today, which is 0.7 percent lower than the Bank’s forecast from the spring. “Following solid results in 2024, the economy has lost...

Dušan Jerković Primary School in Ruma – first prosumer school in Serbia’s Srem district

Although the number of prosumers in Serbia is growing, it still remains relatively small compared to the vast potential of rooftops and the abundance of sunshine that the country enjoys. According to recent data from electricity distribution...

Zaha Hadid Architects unveils Belgrade skyscraper for Serbian bank

UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its design for the 35-storey office and residential Alta Tower in Belgrade, Serbia. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with local studio Bureau Cube Partners, Alta Tower is set to become...

Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2025 revealed

The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025, Sibiu, Romania, on 2 October 2025. The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to enhance the visibility of...

Explore the Serbian city home to 'new Balkan' cuisine

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “We serve granny cuisine here,” says chef Stefan Živković, chuckling. His tall body is folded onto a tiny stool at his makeshift restaurant, Koordinata Street, in Belgrade’s historic...

Alta Bank Announce New Alta Tower in Belgrade

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), collaborating with Bureau Cube Partners (BCP), has been selected as winners of the international competition to design the new Alta Tower in New Belgrade, Serbia. The ZHA + BCP design of the new Alta Tower is defined...

Montenegrin TSO CGES buying power transmission lines from its Serbian counterpart EMS

EMS and CGES signed a contract on the purchase of electricity infrastructure. The two state-owned TSOs said it is the confirmation of their many years of cooperation and of their joint commitment to the development of a stable and reliable...

Zaha Hadid and Bureau Cube win banking tower competition in Belgrade

anchor Image credit: Atchain Zaha Hadid Architects and Bureau Cube Partners have been selected to design the new Alta Tower in New Belgrade, Serbia, following an international competition commissioned by Alta Bank. Image credit: Atchain The...