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Russian studios in Serbia boost revenue, but integration gaps limit wider gains
Russian gaming companies that relocated to Serbia are increasingly operating as self-contained “islands,” limiting knowledge transfer and supplier linkages. At the same time, sector growth has…
Zaječar launches consultation for 370 MW hybrid wind-solar-plus-storage project
Zaječar in eastern Serbia has opened a public consultation for a large hybrid renewable energy development combining wind, solar and battery storage, targeting about 370 MW…
Serbia heads into 2026 with inflation contained but growth set to slow
Serbia’s inflation outlook for 2026 is expected to stay broadly under control, even as the IMF mission in Belgrade points to a downgrade in GDP growth.…
Greece moves to restart offshore wind with state-led surveys and a later tender framework
Greece is restarting early offshore wind development after a long pause, using a ministry-backed mechanism for initial marine and wind measurement campaigns. The state will define…
Weak buyer demand dulls trading on Novi Sad Commodity Exchange, with corn and wheat leading
Trading on the Product Exchange Novi Sad softened as buyer participation weakened across Serbia’s agricultural markets. Corn and wheat remained the main contracts, but supply outpaced…
Serbia’s macro-financial stress test hinges on NIS: energy security meets sanctions risk
Serbia’s most immediate macro-financial vulnerability is concentrated in energy, with NIS at the center of unresolved ownership and sanctions exposure. Because NIS runs the country’s only…
Croatia solar buildout under pressure as developers cite permit delays and grid-access friction
Croatian solar investors say administrative delays and inconsistent regulatory treatment are stalling projects that are already ready to build, while concerns grow over grid connection approvals…
Serbia’s EU integration risk is now a financing variable for investors and lenders
As Serbia’s EU Growth Plan exposure extends beyond direct grants and loans, delays or democratic backsliding are increasingly being priced as higher risk—affecting FDI, bank funding…
AES Bulgaria to move TPP Galabovo into standby after NEK power contract expires
AES Bulgaria says it will place the TPP Galabovo coal plant into conservation (standby) mode after its long-term electricity supply agreement with NEK ends. The shift…
Serbia heads into 2026 with ample bank liquidity—now the quality of lending will decide the outcome
Serbia starts 2026 with strong bank capital, abundant liquidity and a record-low NPL ratio, but investors are likely to focus on where that credit goes. The…