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Serbia Leads Rest of Balkans in FDI in 2011
Foreign investors appear to see Serbia as the best place to invest in the Balkans right now thanks to its cheap labour and tax exemptions.
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Euro Crisis Sapping Balkan Recovery, EBRD Warns
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development report predicts that eurozone crisis will buffet Balkan economies, slowing growth in 2012.
Fiat Opening Hailed as Boost For Serbia
Fiat Automobili Srbija, FAS, has officially opened in the industrial city of Kragujevac, raising hopes of a revival of Serbia's ailing economy.
Serbian Union Links Smuggling Boom to Joblessness
Huge number of people now involved in smuggling - the so-called grey economy - is partly a consequence of soaring unemployment, Union of Employees says.
Ikea to Open First Store in Belgrade
The Swedish home-furnishings giant will open up in Belgrade by the end of 2013 following a deal with the Serbian government.
New Low Cost Flights from Belgrade to European Cities
From this year, budget flights from Nikola Tesla Airport to Copenhagen and Milan.
FT Credits Balkan Cities as Cost Effective
Cities in the Balkans may score badly in some fields, but they score highly when it comes to labour costs.
Serbian Trade With Russia Grew in 2011
Serbia's exports to Russia grew by almost sixty per cent last year, while imports rose by 17 per cent.
Almost One in Four Serbs Now Jobless
Serbia's unemployment rate has hit an all-time high of almost 24 per cent and experts warn it will get even worse unless the economy starts growing markedly.
Serbia, Bosnia Rank Low on Economic Freedom Index
Serbia and Bosnia rank lowest among Balkan countries in economic freedom survey.
Experts Predict Serbian Stagnation Next Year
Serbia’s top economist predicts that the country’s GDP will stagnate next year, in contrast to more upbeat forecasts.
Serbia Telekom to Buy up Greek Shares
Serbian Telekom plans to buy 20 per cent of the company’s shares currently owned by the Hellenic Organisation of Telecommunications, OTE, it has been announced.
Italy Crisis Will Hit Serbian Exports, Economist
Serbian economy cannot escape the troubles besetting the eurozone, a top economist warns.
Deadline Expires for Sale of Serbian Airline
As the sale of Serbia's loss-making national carrier, JAT, looks likely to fail again, Serbia is considering forming a new, smaller airine on its own.
Serbia Identified as Key Trade Partner for Montenegro
Serbian imports to Montenegro accounted for €480 million while Montenegrin exports accounted for €60 million, according to the latest figures from Monstat, Montenegro’s Statistics Office.
Serbia and Italy Sign Energy Deal
Italy and Serbia signed a strategic partnership on renewable energy in Rome on Tuesday. The goal is for Italian companies to produce hydroelectric power in Serbia and export it to Italy via Montenegro.
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Serbia’s New Govt Faces Deficit Challenge
Promises of hundreds of new jobs made during the election campaign will soon be forgotten as reducing the deficit becomes a certain priority for the new team.
‘Hidden’ Taxes Hinder Investment in Serbia
Serbia Ducks Probes Into Tycoon Dodgy Takeovers
Serbian Businesses Scorn Aid Pledges as Poll Ploy
Belgrade Undaunted by Growing Debt Mountain
EU Candidacy Unlikely to Lure Investors to Serbia
Serbia’s IMF Standoff Rattles Investors
Serbia’s Nationalisations Push Debt to Limits
Politics and Society
Staff at Serbia's TV Avala on Strike Again
As the management of Serbian broadcaster TV Avala again refuse to pay wage arrears, the company's employees call on authorities to intervene.
Amnesty International: 2011 Was Turbulent
Football Wins Amid Political Row over Kosovo Status
Serbian Parties Hold Secret Talks on Government
UEFA Chief Reacts to FIFA's Kosovo Decision
Culture and Lifestyle
Mixer Attempts to Change the Face of Belgrade
The fourth edition of the art festival will bring more than 100 artists from 50 countries to Belgrade’s “Savamala,” with the motive of urban transformation.
Sarajevo Days Presents Bosnian Culture in Belgrade
Venerable Concert Hall Surmounts Old Age in Style
Serbians Ready to Pay for Perfect Summer Waistline
Igor Mandic: Serbs and Croats Belong Together
