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According to a Europol report, counterfeit food products including cookies, pasta, chips, sweets, and alcoholic beverages pose a serious public health threat in the EU. Dangerous substances such as methanol and mercury have been found in these products. Operation Opson, led by Europol and Interpol, resulted in the seizure of large quantities of counterfeit food…

Europe is experiencing an increase in life expectancy, leading many countries to raise the retirement age. Denmark has already decided to increase the retirement age to 70 by 2030, and according to OECD projections, by 2050 the average retirement age in the EU will be around 66.7 years for men and 66.4 years for women….

The US Appeals Court in Washington has allowed tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to remain in effect during the ongoing appeal process. These tariffs, introduced in February and April, target China, Canada, Mexico, and other countries worldwide. The court deemed the case exceptionally significant and will hear it with a full panel of 11…

The CEO of Telekom Serbia, Vladimir Lučić, announced that the US Export-Import Bank will invest an initial 50 million dollars in the development of Serbia’s 5G network by the end of the year. This investment marks a significant step in enhancing Serbia’s telecommunications infrastructure and opens the door for further American economic cooperation and investments…

Chinese and American officials have reached a framework trade agreement after two days of talks, marking a step towards implementing the consensus reached between the presidents of the two countries. The agreement includes plans to lift restrictions related to rare earth elements and key raw materials for high technology. This agreement comes amid a significant…

The Mladenović family from the village of Livađe near Gračanica has been nurturing the tradition of beekeeping for over a century, passing down knowledge and love for bees through generations. Čedomir Mladenović, the oldest family member, despite his advanced age, remains actively involved in caring for his bees. The family emphasizes that the natural balance…

The US State Department has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Switzerland due to an increase in petty thefts, especially in tourist cities. The theft rate has risen by 8% over the past year, raising concerns, although Switzerland remains one of the safest countries in the world. Travelers are advised to take usual precautions,…

In Stuttgart and surrounding areas like Kornwestheim, there is a shortage of affordable housing. Local authorities have introduced a 2000 euro bonus for owners who re-rent previously empty apartments to increase the availability of rental housing. The bonus is paid under the conditions that the apartment was empty for at least six months, the lease…

The law on subsidized loans for youth in Serbia has been amended to improve the system. Key changes include accepting auxiliary buildings as eligible for loans, allowing guarantors to be third parties, enabling youth to build houses or prefabricated houses on their land, and the state covering the costs of mortgage registration fees. These changes…

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that there is no fear of layoffs due to the increase in the minimum wage, emphasizing that most minimum wage earners work in the private sector. Vučić highlighted that the government is investing in infrastructure projects such as the Expo center and that citizens will be involved in decisions regarding…