Economy

A New Era in the Payment System

The SEPA system will allow non-cash payments in euros under the jurisdiction of the National Bank of Serbia to be carried out under favorable and standardized conditions in all member states of this payment area, which covers a total of 41 countries.

Macut: Serbia's GDP growth to be three percent this year

KOPAONIK - Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut stated today, at the closing of the 33rd Kopaonik Business Forum, that Serbia has managed to maintain GDP growth in challenging international circumstances and indicated that it is expected to be 3.0 percent this year, with cumulative growth of around 11.9 percent from 2026 to 2028.

Serbia in the Black

The deseasonalized data series shows GDP growth of 1.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to the statement.

Tanks are being filled at gas stations, wholesale fuel prices are skyrocketing

Demand for diesel and gasoline is increasing at gas stations in Serbia, vehicle tanks are being filled, and farmers are buying in cans and barrels, as wholesale prices are rising dizzyingly due to the war in the Middle East, fuel sellers told Beta today.

Стабильный курс бессильного динара

Я не понимаю, что кто-то против стабильного курса, говорит губернатор Народного банка Сербии. И она права. И я не понимаю. И, вероятно, никто не против стабильного курса динара. Есть против этого курса динара. Кому нормально, что динар, который за двенадцать лет теряет половину покупательной способности, по отношению к евро ослаб всего на три процента, а евро сегодня стоит в Сербии столько же, сколько пол-евро двенадцать лет назад. Где здесь стабильность?

Savić: The Middle East conflict will have consequences for Serbia's economy

Professor of the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade, Ljubodrag Savić, stated today that the conflict in the Middle East could have more significant economic consequences than those during the 2008 global economic crisis, and that rising oil and gas prices lead to price increases in all sectors.

Telekom Srbija took over Orion telekom wifi

Starting Tuesday, March 3rd, Orion telekom wifi is owned by Telekom Srbija.

Strait of Hormuz Closed, Massive Disruptions in Oil and Gas Market

WASHINGTON - Dozens of tankers and cargo ships are waiting at the entrance and exit of the Persian Gulf after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Vesselfinder data.

Banking 2030: Banks as Pillars of Trust in the Digital World

As is tradition, the panel dedicated to the future of banking at the Kopaonik Business Forum once again attracted considerable public interest, confirming that issues of resilience, digital transformation, and trust remain at the forefront of economic and business discussions. Among the panelists who drew particular attention was Nikola Vuletić, President of the Executive Board of UniCredit Bank, whose participation further strengthened the discussion on the role of banks in the digital economy of the future.

Rome Starts Charging for Trevi Fountain! Collected €435,000 in a Month, Venice Prepares an EVEN STRONGER BLOW TO TOURISTS!

During the first month of charging for entry to the Trevi Fountain area, nearly 230,000 visits to this Rome landmark were recorded. At the same time, Venice is entering a new phase of its city entry fee system in 2026.

Trucks wait from one to five hours to exit Serbia! Here's the situation tonight at the border crossings

The Automobile and Motorcycle Association of Serbia (AMSS) announced that cars are passing through border crossings without delays, while trucks are waiting from one to five hours.

All This Will Become Much More Expensive Due to the War in Iran

Any serious military conflict in the Middle East has the potential to escalate into a global economic shock. If the war in Iran were to escalate and encompass the wider Persian Gulf region, the consequences would spill far beyond the region. Energy sources, transport, food, financial markets, and investments would come under strong pressure, and a chain reaction would also hit European economies, including Serbia.