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Serbia’s wage paradox: pay rises amid tight labour markets, but fears of productivity overpricing
Serbia’s formal-sector wages have increased by about 7.6% in real terms year-on-year, and the minimum wage rose by just over 10% at the start of 2026.…
Serbia’s monetary tightrope: inflation cools, but rates stay high
Serbia’s inflation has eased to the low‑3% range after the 2022–2023 energy shock, yet the National Bank of Serbia is keeping its benchmark policy rate at…
Serbia moves to boost gas storage and network upgrades as it seeks longer-term energy resilience
Serbia is planning a major expansion of domestic gas storage—targeting 2 billion cubic meters—to secure up to half of annual consumption in national reserves. The effort…
Serbia and MOL move toward NIS shareholder deal as sanctions and deadlines shape negotiations
Serbia and Hungary’s MOL are nearing a shareholder agreement on NIS, but talks are proving difficult as both sides try to align obligations under a tight…
Potential EXIT exit from Novi Sad could widen a €270 million structural gap in Serbia tourism
If EXIT were to leave Novi Sad, the impact would extend far beyond a headline cultural loss—industry estimates point to more than €270 million in cumulative…
Serbia’s trade increasingly pivots to its neighbourhood as regional supply chains deepen
Although the EU accounts for about 64% of Serbia’s total foreign trade, the country’s export and import flows are increasingly concentrated in nearby markets through CEFTA…
Copper’s record rally lifts Zijin-linked mining profits in Serbia above €1.3 billion
A surge in global copper prices has translated into a sharp jump in profitability for Chinese mining operations in Serbia, with combined earnings now exceeding €1.3…
AMETEK ramps up European manufacturing with new Subotica plant
AMETEK will open a new production facility in Subotica, Serbia, under its O’Brien division to manufacture industrial instrumentation and process-system solutions for European customers. The expansion…
Serbia pushes to expand Banatski Dvor gas storage, but Russian control limits domestic flexibility
Serbia plans to raise capacity at Banatski Dvor by end-2026, lifting total storage from about 450 million cubic metres to around 750 million. Yet only just…
Haitian International brings Serbian injection-molding hub online, accelerating Europe-focused manufacturing and service plans
China’s Haitian International has begun operating its new production facility in Ruma, Serbia, using a staged soft opening to move from construction to commercial output. The…