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The “Uzmi račun i pobedi” lottery in Serbia encourages citizens to request fiscal receipts, contributing to the fight against the shadow economy. Since the start of the game on May 1, over 41.88 million receipts with unique codes have been submitted. Participants register via an app and can win valuable prizes including apartments and cars….
CEO compensations in the US reached record levels in 2023, with a median value of $16.8 million annually, largely driven by stock-based and performance-based awards. Among the highest paid are James Anderson of Coherent, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, H. Lawrence Larry Calp Jr. of General Electric, and Satya Nadella of Microsoft. Their compensations reflect a…
A phone call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping eased trade tensions between the two countries, boosting optimism in energy markets and pushing oil prices above 66 dollars per barrel. Analysts expect oil demand to peak during the summer season, while OPEC and other producing countries plan to increase supply. Goldman…
From June 11, the price of white bread and most bakery products in Montenegro will increase due to rising costs in the baking industry. The price of basic white bread weighing half a kilogram will rise by about 5 cents, making the retail price around 85 cents. Bread prices have not changed in recent years,…
The main topic of the article is the importance of high financial literacy and discipline in managing personal finances to achieve long-term financial stability. Research shows that only a small percentage of EU citizens possess a high level of financial literacy, while the majority have medium or low levels. Articles from different political perspectives emphasize…
The main article and related sources report on the rising global public debt and fiscal challenges faced by leading world economies such as the USA and Japan. The focus is on increasing national debt, declining investor confidence, and the risks this poses to financial stability. In the USA, the impact of the previous administration’s fiscal…
The Pakovraće-Požega highway section, approximately 19.5 kilometers long, is entering its final phase of construction, with the official opening scheduled for June 28. This highway section is a continuation of the Miloš Veliki highway and part of the E763 corridor, connecting Belgrade with the south and west of the country, and in a broader context,…
The main topic of the article is Serbia’s preparations for Expo 2027 in Belgrade, which will be the largest event ever organized in the country, with a large number of participants and delegates from various countries. Siniša Mali, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, emphasizes the importance of this event for enhancing bilateral cooperation…
More than half of gas stations in Austria sell groceries after regular business hours, effectively becoming new shopping centers. Retail chains like Spar and Rewe are partnering with gas stations to expand their market share beyond conventional retail. Prices of groceries at gas stations are generally the same as in conventional stores, especially for their…
In April, Spain completely halted imports of crude oil from Venezuela, a direct consequence of US sanctions demanding the cessation of business with Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA. Prior to the sanctions, imports had been increasing, but the new US administration did not renew exemptions for European companies importing Venezuelan oil. Despite the sanctions, Venezuela’s…
