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Serbia: No EU Accession Negotiations in 2013
Serbia will not be able to start the desired negotiations for an EU membership this year.
June 6, 2013
Austrian Justice Minister to Support Serbia’s Approach to EU
Austria to enhance transfer of know-how in regard to the fight against corruption.
June 5, 2013
Erste Group Claimed of Being Interested in Croatian Banks
There are rumors of the taking over of Hypo Croatia and HPB. However, the banks deny the speculations.
May 29, 2013
Serbia to Receive Russian Support in South Stream Project
Russia to provide € 1.7bn for construction of South Stream gas pipeline project in Serbia.
May 27, 2013
Serbia Considering Loan Agreement With IMF
Serbia is considering discussing a possible IMF loan after EU entry talks are agreed on. German Finance Minister Guido Westerwelle announced his support in Serbia’s path to an EU membership.
May 21, 2013
Austria: Biggest Investor in Serbia
Serbia encourages Austrian enterprises to further invest in Serbian industries.
May 16, 2013
Bosnia, Serbia and Turkey to Sign Economic and Trade Agreement
Ministers for trade and economy from Ankara, Belgrade and Sarajevo agreed to improve economic relations in an effort to enhance shared trade.
May 15, 2013
Serbian – Austrian Cooperation in Social Security Sector
Austrian pension and disability insurance system knowhow particularly useful for Serbia.
May 15, 2013
CEESE: Economic Growth Stagnant
Orban claims Hungary is the country with the highest growth rate in CEE/CESEE next year.
May 10, 2013
Serbia: „Dependent on EU“
Serbia hopes to be able and make the next steps toward an EU membership.
May 7, 2013
Spindelegger: Support for Serbian EU Membership
Vice Chancellor and Exterior Minister Michael Spindelegger has promised full support for Serbia on its way to a full EU membership.
May 6, 2013
Dacic to Promote for Serbian Economy in US
Serbia's Prime Minister plans economic trip to United States.
May 3, 2013
Alpine and Porr to Be Compensated by Serbia
The Austrian construction companies Alpine and Porr claim € 71m from Serbia before the court of arbitration due to a flopped major project for the building of a highway.
April 26, 2013
NCR to Expand Business Activity in Serbia
US corporation National Cash Registers is to employ a further 300 staff members.
April 25, 2013
Poland to Support Serbia's European Integration
Dacic and Tusk agreed on improving cooperations, enhancing bilateral trade and increase Polish investments in Serbia.
April 25, 2013
Serbia: Telekom Srbija to Be Privatized
According to reports by the media, the Serbian government wants to take another try to privatize Telekom Srbija.
April 23, 2013
Spindelegger: "Brave Agreement Between Serbia and Kosovo Important Sign of Liberation for Entire Region"
Win-win agreement should now quickly be implemented to the benefit of the people. The EU will have to deliver on its promise
April 23, 2013
EU Accession Date for Serbia Voted on Today
On Friday, heads of Serbian and Kosovar government Ivica Dacic and Hashim Thaci have come to an agreement under the the special guidance of EU Commissioner for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton.
April 22, 2013
Serbia: Agreements in Kosovo Negotiations
Commissioner Ashton announced that both countries have found an arrangement.
April 19, 2013
Belgrade: Ready to Accept Agreements
Ninth round of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue ended with no agreement
April 18, 2013
Lithuania Supports Serbia's European Integration
Butkevicius said that Dacic’s visit to Vilnius is an encouraging and positive change in relations between the two countries.
April 16, 2013
Serbia: Vucic „Deeply Disappointed“
Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has given up hope for a new date in June for the beginning of EU accession negotiations. Russian Prime Minister Medvedev expressed support.
April 11, 2013
Serbia and Macedonia Enhance Cooperations
Cooperation between Serbia and Macedonia precondition for efficient tackling of regional issues
April 2, 2013
Serbia: GDP Decreased by 1.7 % in 2012
Based on data released by the Statistical Office, GDP fell by 1.7% in 2012. Broken down by quarter, real y-o-y GDP fell by 2.7% in Q1, 0.3% in Q2, 2.1% in Q3 and 2.0% in Q4.
March 30, 2013
Serbia: Financial Underhand Practices Discovered
Financial underhand practices had lead to losses of € 700m for the Serbian state.
March 30, 2013
Dacic Meets Forbes
Serbia has good investment opportunities, according to Christopher Forbes.
March 27, 2013
Dacic to Meet Head of EULEX Mission
International mission in Kosovo to ensure complete protection of all citizens.
March 26, 2013
Belgrade Considers Conditions Unacceptable
The sudden failure to reach a final conclusion to the Kosovo-issue puts a dampener on Serbia’s way towards the EU.
March 21, 2013
Time Is Running Out Fast for Serbia and Kosovo
It is probably one of the last chances for Serbia and Kosovo to make progresses for EU rapproachment.
March 20, 2013
Historical Moment for Serbia And Kosovo
Both governments have come to an agreement, similar to the Treaty on the Basis of Relations (Basic Treaty) between the two German states.
March 16, 2013
Serbia: Real Income Shrinks
Available budget and individual consumption of households in the Republic of Serbia, Preliminary data, 4th quarter 2012.
March 15, 2013
Hungary: Number of Emigrants to Austria Increases
More and more Hungarians emigrate to Austria due to economic and political reason.
March 14, 2013
Serbia: Foreign Trade Grows Significantly
The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for January 2013 amounted to EUR 1724.6 million - which was a 9.5% increase compared to the same period 2012.
March 14, 2013
Serbia: Key Policy Rate Kept at 11.75%
The Executive Board of the National Bank has decided in its meeting to keep the key policy rate at 11.75%.
March 13, 2013
Mignon (PACE) Praises Serbia For Progresses
Today, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon gave credit to Serbia’s progress in the execution of reforms and expressed faith in finding solution for the Kosvo issue.
March 12, 2013
Serbia: Number of Dwellings Rose Substantially
Today, the Serbian Statistical Office has published the Census of Population, Households and Dwellings.
March 8, 2013
Belgrade Initiative to Support Serbia´s Financial System
The first meeting of the Belgrade Initiative, a host country cross-border banking forum, was held in Belgrade today.
March 8, 2013
Serbia: No Solution to Kosovo Issue Yet
At today’s trilateral meetings in Brussels for the sequel talks about the association Serb municipalities in Kosovo a gloomy atmosphere between the parties is predominant. Neither Serbia nor Kosovo want to step down from their claims.
March 4, 2013
Serbia: Prime Minister Dacic Demands Separation of Kosovo
European Union and USA reject any change of boundery on the Balkan.
March 1, 2013
Serbia: Real Wages Falling Drastically
Salaries and wages per employee in the Republic of Serbia were down by 17% in January 2013.
February 28, 2013
Austria: Agrana Looking for New Market Shares in CEE and CESEE
CEO explains why Croatia and Serbia might be interesting settings
February 25, 2013 · Updated: February 25, 2013; 18:53
Austria: Number of Naturalisations Increases
7 107 persons acquired Austrian citizenship in 2012.
February 18, 2013
Hypo Group: Sale of Austrian Unit „at a Late Stage”
According to Hypo Group, the results of the Austrian unit for 2012 are “highly satisfying”.
February 16, 2013
Serbia: Key Policy Rate Raised to 11.75 Percent
In its meeting, the NBS Executive Board voted to raise the key policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 11.75 percent.
February 6, 2013
Serbia Faces Political Crisis
After severe allegations against Prime Minister Ivica Dacic, the Serbian governing socialists reject to hold new elections. The coalition partner still supports Dacic.
February 4, 2013
Foreign Trade: Moderate Growth in Serbia
The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – December 2012 amounted to EUR 23619.1m.
February 1, 2013
Serbian Industrial Production Shrinks
The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in December 2012, when compared to December 2011, increased by 0.7% and in relation to 2011 average, it increased by 7.1%.
February 1, 2013
ECB Extends Co-Operation with National Bank of Serbia
Today, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to extend the two-year central bank cooperation programme with the National Bank of Serbia (NBS).
January 31, 2013
Serbia: Foreign Debt Grows
Despite eurobond issue, private sector deleveraging led to mild foreign debt growth, Raiffeisen Research reports.
January 30, 2013
Serbian Budget Deficit Lower than Expected
The government succeeded to achieve the 2012 budget deficit reading below the planned one, Raiffeisen Research reports.
January 30, 2013
