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Serbia leans on infrastructure to drive growth in 2026, but execution risks are rising
In 2026, Serbia has shifted toward infrastructure as its main growth engine, with public capex reaching 6.9% of GDP and projects spanning transport, energy and Expo…
Serbia’s banks look stable, but credit is getting pickier as external risks reshape lending
Serbia’s banking system in 2026 shows strong buffers—non-performing loans at a historic low, contained inflation and ample foreign-exchange reserves. But lending growth is shifting toward a…
IMF trims Serbia’s growth forecast as inflation stays above target, underscoring external and structural pressures
The IMF expects Serbia’s economy to grow 2.8% in 2026, down from earlier expectations, while inflation remains elevated around 5.2%—a combination that reflects both weaker European…
Serbia gaming industry shows resilience on revenue, but output and hiring cool—signalling consolidation
Serbia’s gaming sector generated about €222 million in 2025, up from roughly €214 million in 2024, but new game releases have reportedly halved and employment has…
Zijin’s stake move puts southwest Serbia on the gold map as Rogozna gains momentum
Chinese miner Zijin Mining has moved past a 5% ownership threshold in Strickland Metals’ Rogozna project, sharpening focus on southwest Serbia as a potential new gold…
Serbia’s NIS restructuring tests energy security and sovereignty as U.S. sanctions and MOL entry converge
Serbia is reshaping the ownership of NIS under repeated U.S. sanctions waivers, with MOL emerging as a candidate to buy about 56% of the company. The…
Serbia’s low recycling rate exposes a wider structural weakness in South-East Europe’s circular economy shift
With only about 17% of collected waste recycled, Serbia’s system remains dominated by landfill disposal and weak material recovery—an imbalance that mirrors broader shortcomings across South-East…
Serbia’s transmission grid enters a new phase as renewables surge and market rules expose bottlenecks
Serbia’s power system is shifting from a thermally stable network to a more flexible, cross-border role as renewable projects pile into the connection queue. But with…
Crni Vrh wind project and the strategic entry of Chinese capital into Serbia’s mountain energy segment
The Crni Vrh wind park in eastern Serbia is emerging as one of the most structurally important renewable energy developments in the Western Balkans, not simply because of…
Crni Vrh wind project and the strategic expansion of Chinese investment in Serbia’s mountain energy sector
The Crni Vrh wind park in eastern Serbia is emerging as one of the most structurally important renewable energy developments in the Western Balkans, not simply because of…