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09 Mar 12 / 11:41:01

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.

Latest Business News from Serbia

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28 Jan 11 / 11:16:44

Serbia Approves Gorenje Investment Amid Dispute

The Serbian government has approved a controversial deal signed between Minister of Economy Mladan Dinkic and the Slovenian home applicance firm Gorenje.

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25 Jan 11 / 12:08:22

EBRD Raises Growth Forecasts for Balkan Economies

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has increased its 2011 economic growth forecasts for the Balkans, though the region is still predicted to fare worse than other transition economies.

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21 Jan 11 / 09:13:17

Serbia's Jobless Rate Set to Rise in 2011

With no signs of major changes to Serbia's economic situation, experts fear that the country's unemployment rate of 19.2 per cent will continue to rise in 2011.

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18 Jan 11 / 09:06:42

Taxes and Fraud Fears Hit Serbian E-tailers

High customs duties and fear of making payments online are to blame for the dramatic decrease in e-shopping in Serbia in recent years, an expert says.

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12 Jan 11 / 14:38:19

Economic Freedom : Balkan Winners and Losers

Several countries rank high on the 2011 Index of Economic Freedom, as reforms begin to bite, while others lag as result of age-old problems, especially corruption.

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12 Jan 11 / 09:06:30

Bosses Say Long Breaks Hurt Serbia Economy

The tradition of extending the Christmas holiday from the end of December through most of January is costing companies millions, employers union says.

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11 Jan 11 / 11:15:17

Italy Tops Serbia's Export Partner List

Serbia's top export partner in the first 11 months of 2010 was Italy, to which the country exported goods worth $1.02 billion, while the top import partner was Russia with $1.94 billion.

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10 Jan 11 / 09:49:19

IMF Calls Serbia Recovery 'Slow but Steady'

Serbia’s export-led economic recovery has gained momentum, but increased inflation and foreign financing threaten macroeconomic stability, the IMF says.

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07 Jan 11 / 15:44:37

Serbia Records Trade Surplus with Countries in Region

Serbia recorded a $1.24 billion surplus from January to November 2010 in trade activities with the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) countries.

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07 Jan 11 / 12:16:32

Insolvent Slovenia Firm 'Continues Work in Serbia'

Slovenia's largest construction company, SCT, will not halt its projects in Serbia despite declaring insolvency, it has been announced.

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27 Dec 10 / 11:06:11

Serbia Expects 4 Per Cent Growth in 2011

Deputy Prime Minister Mladjan Dinkic says there are many reasons for optimism about the economy's prospects in 2011.

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23 Dec 10 / 14:47:47

e-gate Speeds Border Checks at Serbia's Nikola Tesla

An electronic system allowing pasengers to pass border checkpoints without physical inspection was introduced today at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla International Airport.

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23 Dec 10 / 14:44:36

Government Sets Telekom Srbija Price Floor

The government will today set the minimum opening bid value for the sale of 51 percent of its shares in Telekom Srbija.

salford-s-sale-of-serbia-acquisitions-is-best-solution-expert-says
20 Dec 10 / 09:08:56

Salford Sale May Ease Serbian Dairy Crisis

Announced sale of portfolio of British-owned food and drink companies in Serbia may benefit country's shoppers, expert predicts.

serbia-government-adopts-2011-budget
17 Dec 10 / 12:24:07

Serbian Government Adopts 2011 Draft Budget

The Serbian government has adopted the country's budget for 2011, narrowing the deficit to 4.1 per cent of GDP.

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21 May 12 / 00:39:08

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.

Politics and Society

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24 May 12 / 16:36:16

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.

Culture and Lifestyle

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24 May 12 / 15:59:34

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.