BUSINESS

The first International Planning Meeting (IPM) for the specialized Expo 2027 was held in Belgrade, gathering delegations from numerous countries worldwide. The event marked a historic precedent in the Western Balkans with positive impressions of the organization and progress of construction at the Expo complex in Surčin. Dušan Borovčanin, director of Expo2027, highlighted that country…

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to suspend commercial flights at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington on Saturday at 6 PM due to a military parade commemorating the anniversary of the U.S. Army. The parade will feature flyovers of military aircraft including Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook helicopters, and historic planes like the P51 Mustang….

The law requires banks to independently remove mortgages and pledge rights after loans have been fully repaid, easing the burden on debtors who no longer need to collect documentation, pay fees, or hire notaries. The National Consumer Organization of Serbia warns about issues with outdated bank documentation, which can complicate the removal process and pose…

The dinar today maintained an unchanged exchange rate against the euro compared to a month ago, with a slight weakening of 0.2% since the beginning of the year. The indicative exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar increased by 0.4%. The official middle exchange rate of the dinar against the euro is about 117.5…

The World Bank has published an analysis of Croatia’s pension system, identifying challenges such as a low ratio of workers to pensioners, short working careers, and a low average retirement age. Proposed measures include gradually raising the retirement age to 72, reducing early retirements, and improving pension indexation. The analysis emphasizes the need for reforms…

The main topic of the article concerns the conditions for obtaining the right to old-age pension in Croatia, particularly regarding additional service time for parents who raised children. Current regulations require a minimum of 15 years of work service to qualify for old-age pension, and additional service time for children affects only the pension amount,…

At a conference held in Belgrade titled “The Future of the Construction Industry: People, Capital, and Sustainability,” representatives from design and construction companies, manufacturing industry, financial institutions, and sector organizations gathered. It was highlighted that the construction sector in Serbia faced serious challenges last year, but signs of recovery are evident. It was emphasized that…

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has unveiled an ambitious three-year budget plan that includes significant investments in healthcare, energy, transport, and housing. The National Health Service (NHS) will receive an additional £29 billion annually, representing a real growth of three percent per year. The defense budget will increase by 2.6 percent of GDP, including additional…

The Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Serbia, Adrijana Mesarović, announced the arrival of the first container of Serbian products in China, marking the implementation of the free trade agreement between Serbia and China. This event symbolizes the strengthening of economic ties and positions Serbia as a reliable partner in the Chinese market….

The well-known German DIY retail chain Hellweg is closing ten of its stores, seven of which are located in North Rhine-Westphalia, the region most affected by this decision. The closures are part of a strategy to adapt to market conditions and optimize the store network. While employees fear for their future and express dissatisfaction due…