economy

April 16, 2026

MOL TOMORROW OR THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW IN BELGRADE! Mali hits the bullseye: I expect the NIS license extension by the end of the day!

The minister pointed out that he spoke with MOL representatives yesterday.

MOL TOMORROW OR THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW IN BELGRADE! Mali hits the bullseye: I expect the NIS license extension by the end of the day!

TL;DR

  • Serbia's Finance Minister Siniša Mali expects an operational license extension for NIS from OFAC by the end of the day.
  • MOL representatives will visit Belgrade within the next two days to finalize negotiations for the Hungarian takeover of the Russian stake in NIS.
  • The deadline for completing the NIS transaction is May 22nd.
  • NIS has submitted all necessary documents to OFAC for a new special license to ensure continued business operations.
  • The license for discussions regarding potential changes in the company's ownership structure has been extended until May 22, 2026.
  • Minister Mali highlighted Serbia's stable finances and better management of the global crisis compared to other nations, with lower inflation rates.
  • Mali expressed hope for the crisis to end soon, noting Serbia's resilience.