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Due to the increasing number of foreign workers coming from countries with high rates of infectious diseases, Croatia plans to introduce mandatory health screenings for all foreign workers upon entry into the country. The screenings will include physical examinations and laboratory tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C, typhoid fever, HIV, and other infectious diseases,…
According to Nenad Đorđević, chairman of the board of the association ‘Real Estate Cluster’, Serbia will experience a moderate growth in real estate prices in the coming years. He emphasizes that the market will remain stable despite global and political challenges such as the war in Ukraine and internal political tensions. Đorđević highlights that real…
British fraudster of Greek-Cypriot origin Anthony Constantinou organized a multi-million Ponzi scheme through his company CWM Capital World Markets, defrauding investors worldwide of at least 70 million pounds. Although officially declared dead after a heart attack in Mexico in 2021, there are serious doubts about the authenticity of his death, as the body was cremated…
The CEO of the well-known Croatian company Croatia osiguranje, Davor Tomašković, earns an almost unbelievable amount including salary, bonuses, and additional benefits. Last year, his monthly gross salary was about 52,000 euros, which is 32 times higher than the average salary of the company’s employees. Other board members also receive high salaries. The company employs…
Norway is facing challenges from mass tourism that negatively impacts local infrastructure and residents’ quality of life. A record number of tourist overnight stays has been recorded, leading to overloaded public services and congestion in smaller towns. In response, Norwegian authorities have introduced a tourist tax of three percent on accommodation to raise funds for…
The ‘Heroes of Micro Business 2025’ project, organized by 3 banka in cooperation with Blic Biznis, aims to recognize and reward the best small entrepreneurs in Serbia with up to five employees. 3 banka specializes in financing small entrepreneurs and farmers, providing access to loans often unavailable in traditional banking due to their size and…
Egypt has launched an ambitious project called “New Delta” which involves diverting about seven percent of the Nile River’s water to transform the desert area west of the Nile into fertile arable land. The project includes planting strategic agricultural crops on nearly half a million hectares, aiming to increase arable land and control uncontrolled construction….
Mercedes has started production of the completely new CLA model at the Rastatt factory, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of the automotive industry. The new generation coupe-sedan is produced using a revolutionary approach that combines artificial intelligence and the Mercedes-Benz operating system MB.OS within the MO360 digital production ecosystem. The Rastatt factory…
During the past fiscal year, a record number of Japanese curry restaurants closed due to a sharp increase in rice prices, a key ingredient in the dish. According to a report by the research firm Teikoku Databank, 13 restaurants with debts exceeding 10 million yen declared bankruptcy, marking a second consecutive record. The price of…
The Franco-Italian chip manufacturer StMicroelectronics announced that it will cut 5,000 jobs over the next three years to reduce costs and better manage a period of weaker demand. About 2,000 employees will leave through natural attrition and early retirement, while the rest will leave voluntarily. The management is currently negotiating with workers and authorities on…
