Economy

These are the three EU countries with the lowest poverty rates: One of them is an ex-Yugoslav country

Last year, Slovenia remained among the European Union countries with the lowest risk of poverty or social exclusion, with 15.5 percent of the affected population, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous year, according to Eurostat data.

More than three million unemployed

On an annual level, the number of unemployed is higher by 77,000 compared to April 2025, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.4 percent, according to Wirschaftsvoche.

Fears grow: Europe doesn't know how much fuel it has

Fears about fuel supplies are growing faster than the EU's ability to measure them.

Domestic Strawberries Arrive at Market Stalls

Imported strawberries were sold at a price of 250 to 300 dinars per kilogram, while domestic ones were significantly more expensive - around 500 dinars per kilogram, but in limited quantities.

Trump Hits EU Again! Will Make Their Hell

US President Donald Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on cars from the European Union shows that the US is an unreliable trading partner, said Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament's trade committee, on Friday.

Inflation in Germany Heats Up Again: This Is the Main Culprit

The war in Iran ignited fuel prices, and it was clear what would follow: inflation again approached the dangerous mark of three percent in April. In the month ending, the inflation rate jumped to 2.9 percent year-on-year, Destatis announced.

Chinese Company Builds Factory in Indjija

The Chinese company Techron Automotive has been issued a construction permit for the production and storage facility, pumping station, water tank, and gatehouse in Indjija, Ekapija reported.

Strong Growth in Serbia's New Car Market

A very strong growth in the new car and light commercial vehicle market was recorded in Serbia in the first three months of this year, according to the Serbian Association of Vehicle Importers and Parts, which adds that the data confirms that new vehicle sales continue to move upwards.

EU-Mercosur Agreement Enters Into Force

The free trade agreement between the European Union and the member countries of the Mercosur bloc has entered into provisional application today, although proceedings are underway before the Court of Justice of the European Union to assess its legality.

21% of Employees in the European Union Worked on Weekends

In the European Union, 21.3 percent of employees aged between 15 and 64 most often worked on weekends last year, according to data from the European Statistical Office (Eurostat).

China Abolishes Tariffs for All African Countries Except One

China is abolishing tariffs for all African countries except Eswatini, and the extended duty-free regime for 53 countries is expected to be in effect until April 30, 2028.

Tax Administration of FBiH: Irregularities Found in Almost Half of Controlled Taxpayers

The Tax Administration of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina conducted a total of 223 inspections of taxpayers engaged in the sale of meat and meat products, trade, catering, and other service activities. During the control, 11 facilities were sealed due to identified irregularities, and fines totaling 307,400 convertible marks were issued.