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Amid the energy crisis and climate challenges, the concept of energy communities—where citizens, local authorities, and small and medium enterprises jointly produce and use energy from renewable sources—is gaining importance in Europe. In Serbia and the region, this concept is still emerging despite significant potential. Energy communities enable active citizen participation in the energy transition,…
US President Donald Trump announced the achievement of a trade agreement with China after two days of negotiations in London. The agreement includes a reduction of tariffs from 55% to 10% for China, as well as allowing Chinese students to attend American universities. Trump emphasized that relations between Washington and Beijing are now excellent, although…
US stock indices fell after the United States and China reached a framework consensus on trade relations. Investors remain cautious, awaiting the release of inflation data in the US. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 recorded declines. European stock indices rose slightly, but investors remain cautious due to the lack of concrete details in…
The Ministry of Agriculture of Serbia has called on interested agricultural associations to engage in constructive dialogue and submit the required documentation to enable efficient organization of meetings. The Ministry has already held meetings with dozens of associations across the country and is open to discussions anytime and anywhere, including field meetings in villages and…
The first preparatory meeting for international participation in the specialized Expo 2027 exhibition was held in Belgrade, where representatives from over 150 countries visited the construction site in Surčin. The director of the Expo 2027 company, Dušan Borovčanin, stated that foreign delegations were impressed by the progress of the works, which are currently at the…
The first preparatory meeting for international participation in the specialized Expo 2027 was held in Belgrade, where delegations from various countries visited the Expo construction site in Surčin. The director of the Expo 2027 company, Dušcaronan Borovčanin, stated that foreign delegations were impressed by the progress of the works, which are mostly initial construction works….
Google has initiated a new round of voluntary layoffs in the United States, offering severance packages to employees in key departments such as search, ads, and e-commerce. This round continues a series of workforce reductions that began in January 2023. The company is simultaneously planning additional investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and is changing its…
The company NIS has enriched its vehicle fleet with 61 new vehicles, including 39 new tractors and 22 new semi-trailers for transporting petroleum products. This investment worth 9.5 million euros enables the reduction of operational costs, improvement of safety and reliability of transport, as well as an increase in transport capacity. The new tankers are…
The city of Čačak has signed an agreement with Istrian authorities to receive a grant of half a million dinars for organizing the event “Miholjski susreti sela” (Michaelmas Village Meetings). The event aims to preserve tradition, strengthen social ties, and promote cultural and artistic creativity in rural communities. It gathers residents, cultural-artistic societies, women’s and…
A new law in Spain mandates the adaptation of ATMs to be accessible for people with disabilities, marking significant progress in personal autonomy and reducing discrimination in everyday activities such as cash withdrawal. Approximately 47,000 ATMs will gradually need to meet new standards, including larger screens, audio guides, tactile surfaces, and the ability to connect…
