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Serbia’s 2026 business outlook: AI push meets a cooling FDI cycle
Serbia is using digitalization and AI to reposition itself as a regional innovation hub, backed by more than €100 million planned for AI infrastructure and incentives…
Serbia’s 2026 labor market: low unemployment, rising wages—and mounting productivity strain
Serbia’s registered unemployment has stayed in low-single-digit territory through early 2026 while real wages in the formal sector have risen sharply. But employers increasingly warn that…
Serbia plans solar conversions at Kolubara A and Morava coal plant sites, targeting commissioning in 2029
Serbia is set to repurpose the ash disposal areas of TPP Kolubara A and TPP Morava for new solar power plants, with construction slated for 2027–2028…
Serbia in 2026: disinflation slows, but the National Bank keeps rates on hold
Serbia’s inflation has eased into the low-to-mid single digits in early 2026, but the National Bank of Serbia is maintaining a precautionary stance. With the policy…
EPS readies for a possible nuclear role as Serbia reshapes its power mix
Serbian state utility EPS says it is positioning itself for a potential nuclear energy future, citing existing operational scale and the need to build a qualified…
Serbia targets AI and digital services to upgrade its growth model
Serbia is rolling out a multi-year, €100 million-plus program to position the country as a regional hub for AI and digital innovation, including plans for a…
Montenegro household power bills fall in March 2026, but consumption remains uneven
Households in Montenegro paid an average of €39.73 for electricity in March 2026, down 8.1% from February but up 3.2% year-on-year. The utility EPCG said total…
Hungary fuel use climbs more than 11% in Q1 2026 as transport demand lifts petrol and diesel
Hungary’s total fuel consumption rose by more than 11% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher demand for both diesel and petrol. Diesel sales…
Serbia’s energy and infrastructure push: easing household costs while funding long-term resilience
Serbia’s 2026 policy mix is designed to cushion households and transport from energy-price swings through temporary fiscal steps, while simultaneously expanding generation capacity and upgrading transport…
Serbia’s external accounts improve in 2026, but slowing FDI leaves the current account fragile
Serbia’s trade deficit has narrowed sharply in early 2026, easing pressure on its current account. But the improvement is occurring alongside a significant slowdown in foreign…