Construction companies seek restitution from government over unpaid Osaka Expo costs

Khaldon Azhari TOKYO: Several Japanese construction subcontractors are suing companies involved with the Expo over unpaid bills for completed work on 11 pavilions at Expo Osaka, which concluded on October 13. Business owners KISHIDA Munesirou and...

The most critical European Commission report on Serbia to date

After the European Parliament adopted a resolution containing the most negative assessments of reforms in Serbia so far, Belgrade is set to face even harsher criticism from Brussels. On 4 November, the European Commission will publish enlargement...

Serbs and Bosnians join forces to fight lithium mining

Less than 50 kilometers (31 miles) separate Serbia's Jadar Valley and Bosnia's Mount Majevica — two regions divided by a border but bound together by lithium deposits and fears of industrial plunder. In both countries — Serbia and Bosnia and...

IMF: Serbia's economy projected to grow by 2.1 pct in 2025, 3 pct in 2026

BELGRADE - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday Serbia's economic growth was projected at 2.1 pct in 2025 and 3 pct in 2026. "Economic activity has slowed amid both external and domestic challenges. Growth in 2025 is projected at...

National team's Seol Young-woo notches season's fourth assist for Red Star Belgrade in 3-2 defeat

Published: 31 Oct. 2025, 14:07 Red Star's Seol Young-woo gestures during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between FC Porto and Red Star Belgrade at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, on Oct. 2. [AP/YONHAP] Korean national team...

Why don’t Serbians like the EU?

When president Aleksandar Vucic inaugurated a railway station in the Serbian city of Novi Sad in 2022, it was meant to signal his country’s move towards a brighter future. “This is our way to modern Europe – our way to a better, progressive...

Serbia develops 'hazelnut excellence district', expands fruit cultivation

Serbia's Minister of Agriculture, Dragan Glamočić, has announced the creation of a working group to establish the country's first Hazelnut Excellence District in Western Bačka. The initiative will bring together producers, local authorities, and...

Serbia, Uzbekistan Sign Cooperation Agreements in Several Areas, Including Economy and Energy

Serbia and Uzbekistan have signed cooperation agreements in the fields of economy and energy and nine other sectors during Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s official visit to Tashkent, which began on Tuesday and will continue until Friday....

How to watch PSG vs Bayern Munich: free streams, TV details for Champions League 2025/26 game

PSG and Bayern Munich are the top scorers in the Champions League this season. There's little surprise about that. What may raise your eyebrows, however, is PSG's awful recent record against the German heavyweights. It's not just that they've lost...

EU Plotting to Overthrow Serbian Government?

Belgrade buys into Russian intelligence claims that foreign powers are behind the yearlong student-led protests in Serbia. The foreign conspiracy allegations by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) echo many similar claims from Serbia’s...

EU accession close for Montenegro and Albania; Brussels says: “Prepare for enlargement”

Brussels –Montenegro and Albania are increasingly closer to the EU, in contrast to Georgia, which is moving away, and Turkey, which remains suspended in a situation that remains frozen, somewhat like Northern Macedonia. For Serbia and Bosnia and...

Paunovic named Serbia coach ahead of key World Cup qualifiers

Serbia appointed former Real Oviedo manager Veljko Paunovic as their new national team coach on Thursday, following Dragan Stojkovic's resignation after a shock home defeat by Albania this month. Stojkovic stepped down after Serbia's 1-0 loss to...

#IFJBlog - Serbia: A year-long war on journalism

They are being illegally surveilled and attacked by SLAPP lawsuits for asking questions, covering issues, and simply reporting on protests. Journalists are being dangerously branded as "foreign mercenaries", "terrorists" and "anti-Serbs" by top...

Serbia Scores Lowest Rule of Law Index among Western Balkan Countries

Source: Beta News / Politics | 28.10.25 | access_time 16:22 Protest in Belgrade on March 15 (BETAPHOTO/MILAN OBRADOVIC) Serbia ranked 96th across 143 countries and jurisdictions around the world by the Rule of Law Index 2025, developed by World...

EC: Recommendations remain in place, Cluster 3 technically ready for opening

BRUSSELS - European Commission recommendations remain in place - Serbia has met the criteria for opening Cluster 3 (Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth) in its accession talks and the cluster is technically ready for opening, says a draft 2025 EC...

Macut receives Chinese ambassador to Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade Li Ming on Thursday to discuss an upcoming visit to Shanghai by a Serbian delegation and meetings with Chinese officials. Macut and Li said they were pleased with the visit...

Serbia’s government approves EUR10.6m subsidy for Obrenovac unit

The Economy Ministry of Serbia will provide a EUR10.6m (US$12.4m) subsidy to Lafarge Serbia for the company’s new Obrenovac cement plant near Belgrade. The government announced the plans for a new cement unit in August last year. Under the subsidy...

Belgrade Expands Sava Port for Cruise Ships

Serbia’s Port Management Agency launches a €5 million project to boost Belgrade’s river tourism and transport capacity. Belgrade’s port is set to expand to the left bank of the Sava River, with plans to construct new docking areas for cruise...

Novak Djokovic explains why he uprooted family to move to a new country

Novak Djokovic is back in action at this week’s Hellenic Championship, an ATP 250 event in his new home of Athens. The 24-time Major winner relocated his family from their home of Belgrade, Serbia, to Greece just a few weeks ago - and he’s already...

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

BELGRADE (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan country, the IMF said on Thursday. The so-called...