2025

Trade Union Consumer Basket in Montenegro: Why Two Average Salaries Are Needed for a Decent Life Did you know that the trade union consumer basket in Montenegro reached a staggering 2010 euros in the second quarter of 2024? Yes, you read that right! That’s how much a family of four needs to meet the minimum…

Freelancers, Brace Yourselves! Serbia’s Tax Authority Means Business – Income Reporting Deadline July 1-30! Thought you could dodge reporting your income for Q2 2025? Think again! From July 1 to July 30, all freelancers in Serbia must file their tax returns. Yes, you read that right – a whole month to report earnings from contracts,…

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies: Calm Day or Silent Storm on the Exchange? Is this just another boring day on the exchange, or is there real drama happening behind the scenes in the crypto world? Bitcoin rose by a modest 0.89% today, reaching around 91,220 euros, while the total trading volume in the last 24 hours hit…

Forest for Sale? Not Quite! The public debate on the draft law regulating the placing of timber and timber products on the market is ongoing until July 5th. The goal is clear – to finally put an end to illegal logging and protect our forests and the environment. But will this law be a real…

Prijepolje has finally decided to stop sitting on its hands while the medieval town of Mileševac crumbles! A contract worth 8.2 million dinars (about 70,000 euros) has been signed for the preparation of project documentation for the interior restoration of the fortress, including the outer gate. Yes, you read that right – 8.2 million dinars…

Welcome to the latest episode of the trade spectacle between the US and Vietnam! As the world watches tariffs rise and fall like a rollercoaster, US President Donald Trump has just signed a deal that supposedly opens the door for American goods to enter Vietnam duty-free. But wait, it’s not that simple! Vietnam will still…

Niš Airport is Back in Business – But Only to Dortmund? Did you know that starting January next year, you’ll be able to fly from Niš Airport “Konstantin Veliki” to Dortmund again? Yes, you read that right! After a quiet spell, Wizz Air is bringing back this route twice a week – on Mondays and…

Telekom Serbia: The Profit Explosion That’s Making Everyone Jealous! Did you know Telekom Serbia has boosted its operating profit by over 250 million euros in the last year, while net profit jumped nearly 50%? Yes, you read that right! While everyone else is whining about inflation and economic crises, Telekom Serbia is out here winning…

Innovation Revolution in Northern Kosovo! Imagine a place where ideas turn into business, where young people don’t wait for opportunities but create them themselves. Welcome to Zubin Potok, where the Regional Innovation Startup Center (RISC) is shaking things up! In just two years, this center has gathered 36 users, employed 20 experts, and organized over…

Turkey’s Inflation Finally Drops, But Is the Nightmare Over? Get ready for a wild ride through Turkey’s economy! The annual inflation rate in Turkey dropped to 35.1% in June, slightly down from 35.4% in May, but don’t pop the champagne just yet. This is still an astronomical number that would make any economist clutch their…