Economy

Consumers seek the best price-quality ratio

After a period when prices were controlled by state measures, the market is returning to dynamics dictated by costs, competition, and global trends. Lidl states that price movements are currently difficult to predict as they depend on various factors, but it is noted that consumers have become more rational and are increasingly seeking the best price-quality ratio. Dragan Čigoja, General Manager of Lidl Serbia, discusses what to expect in the coming period regarding prices, competition, and business plans for 'Politika'.

MOL's acquisition of NIS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

The deadline for the change of ownership of "Naftna industrija Srbije" (NIS) is today, as the American OFAC has extended its license for this major transaction until March 24. It remains to be seen if OFAC will extend this license further to allow more time for negotiations regarding NIS acquisition. Hungarian MOL, seen as the new owner of NIS, has already indicated that a sales contract for the acquisition of the Russian ownership stake could be signed by March 31, which requires, among other things, the approval of the American OFAC and Serbian state and regulatory bodies. Additionally, MOL is in negotiations with the national oil company of the United Arab Emirates, ADNOC, which could potentially become a minority partner in NIS. The "MOL Group" announced on January 19 that it had agreed with "Gazpromneft" on the main terms of a binding framework agreement, according to which it would purchase a 56.15 percent stake in NIS, the Hungarian portal notes.

Iran Suspends Natural Gas Exports to Turkey

Iran has suspended natural gas exports to Turkey following an Israeli attack on the large South Pars gas field last week, Bloomberg news agency reports.

Mesarović Signed Agreement on Infrastructure Investments

Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarović signed an agreement on infrastructure investments today with the President of the Municipality of Knjaževac, Milan Đokić, and announced new investments in this municipality.

Billionaire Who Profits from the Hormuz Blockade Revealed

Italian billionaire Gianluigi Aponte could gain a significant advantage in the global shipping market amid uncertainty caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Forbes writes.

Dinar's middle exchange rate on Wednesday is 117.4414 dinars

The official middle exchange rate of the dinar to the euro will be 117.4414 dinars tomorrow, which is a slight change compared to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced.

Результаты лото 5+: Какие числа были вытянуты в 23-м тираже?

Согласно последнему отчету Государственной лотереи Сербии, в 23-м тираже игры на удачу лото 5+ один, пятерка, которая составляла 780 000 евро, не была разыграна.

Объявлена самая дешевая летняя туристическая достопримечательность 2026 года

Поскольку цены на авиационное топливо растут, а стоимость перелетов увеличивается, поиск доступных мест для отдыха становится как никогда важным — и место, которое в настоящее время возглавляет список, удивило многих…

"Abolish excise duties like farmers in the region": State's "gift" is an insufficient measure before sowing

Before the start of sowing, Serbian farmers are facing increasing costs of key inputs, primarily fertilizers and fuel, whose prices are following global disruptions in the energy market. Although the state announces price caps and additional subsidies, producers warn that the calculation still doesn't add up – especially under conditions of stagnant purchase prices and increasingly certain climate risks.

How will the crisis in the Middle East affect real estate prices in Serbia?

Four years ago, when the war in Ukraine began, which caused an energy and then an economic crisis through global inflation, real estate prices in Serbia did not fall, on the contrary, they even rose.

One Sentence from Trump Was Enough for Prices to Plummet Worldwide!

Shortly after Donald Trump announced a halt to attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure, oil prices fell. According to official stock market data, oil prices fell by over 13 percent. Brent crude oil fell by about $17, or 15 percent, to a weekly low of $96 a barrel.

American car buyers in the US interested in cheaper Chinese electric vehicles

American consumers are increasingly interested in Chinese electric vehicles, primarily due to their lower prices and advanced technological features, Reuters reported.