February brings both price increases and benefits for the citizens of Serbia. As of February 1st, unemployment benefits will increase, while parking in Belgrade will become more expensive. Starting February 3rd, citizens can apply for subsidies for electric vehicles. The Statehood Day holiday provides three non-working days in the middle of the month. Additionally, from…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko Đurić, spoke with the head of the EU Delegation in Serbia, Emanuele Giaufret, and expressed his confidence that the year 2025 will not be lost for economic progress, reforms, and Serbia’s European integration. Membership in the EU is an absolute priority and a strategic commitment of Serbia’s foreign policy,…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused the Georgian Legion and its leader Mamuka Mamulashvili of being involved in protests in Slovakia, linking them to the political opposition and the organizers of the “Peace for Ukraine” protests. Fico claims that the legion is controlled by the Ukrainian counterintelligence service and that Mamulashvili is on Slovakia’s blacklist….
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s administration’s attempt to freeze financial aid for 22 states. Judge John McConnell’s decision comes after a request from Democratic prosecutors, despite the withdrawal of the White House memorandum on spending freeze. The memorandum, issued by Matthew Whitaker, called for a suspension of funding until a review was conducted…
During the past year in Serbia, 694 cases of measles were recorded, with the most occurring in Novi Pazar. The epidemic lasted the entire year, and experts compare it to the situation in 2017. The virus spreads easily and can cause serious complications. Novi Pazar is the main hotspot, and after the Raška District, Belgrade…
Erol Musk, the father of Elon Musk, supports a new “meme coin” called “MaskIt” to raise funds for the Musk Institute, focused on scientific research and innovation. He is leading the initiative together with his business partner Nathan Brown, independently of Elon Musk. Although Elon Musk has experience in the crypto industry, he has stated…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit the White House next week. The meeting is scheduled for February 7th, and they are expected to discuss strengthening cooperation in the areas of security and economy. Ishiba aims to build a personal relationship with Trump and deepen the alliance between Japan…
The public utility company “City Cleanliness” is organizing a free bulky and electronic waste collection campaign on February 1st and 2nd. Residents of Belgrade can place unnecessary items next to dumpsters or in front of their yards, from where company teams will remove them. Priority is given to citizens with larger amounts of waste, and…
The company “Vocap” (WhatsApp) announced that almost 100 journalists and members of civil society were targeted by spyware from the Israeli company “Paragon Solutions”. The attack was identified and halted in December last year, and the affected users were notified. The “Graphite” software, similar to “Pegasus”, was used in the attack. “Vocap” has initiated legal…
Bill Gates, co-owner of Microsoft, stated that he is surprised by the emergence of a significant center-right group among the executives of tech companies in Silicon Valley, despite their longstanding support for the Democratic Party. Prominent tech leaders, such as Elon Musk and Ben Horowitz, have shifted their political support from Democrats to Republicans. David…