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The looser contract, the firmer agreement
Although in Vienna on February 26 an agreement was reached that foreign banks operating in Serbia could this year reduce their exposure, i.e. the level of placements by 20 percent, neither Governor of the National Bank of Serbia Radovan Jelasic nor bankers expect this to happen.
Atlantic Grupa to build plant in Vrsac
Croatian producer of instant vitamin drinks and food supplements Atlantic Grupa is seeking to build a plant in Serbia to make effervescent multivitamin products.
Greece remains popular destination for Serbs
Greece would have the largest demand for summer vacation this year also, and Spain would be on the second place, after the visa abolishment that increased interest in this country.
Kosovo Gov't to form six working groups for Northern Kosovo
The government made this decision at a regular session Monday, and a group for the law implementation, group for the return, reconciliation and inter-ethnic dialogue and group for social-economic development will be formed
Serbia and Bulgaria need more stable economic relations
Serbian Ambassador to Bulgaria Aleksandar Crkvenjakov has stated that the economic relations between Serbia and Bulgaria should be developed toward more stable ties that would be more resistant to market changes.
Group of asylum seekers to return to Serbia on March 10
Since the beginning of this year, the number of Serbian citizens who have requested political asylum in Belgium was twice as high as that registered in the entire 2009, reaching 330 in February 2010 only. Most of the asylum seekers are Roma and ethnic Albanians, mainly from southern Serbia.
Pajtic presents Vojvodina's investment potential in Israel
According to an announcement by the Vojvodina Secretariat for Information, the measures are both financial and logistical and involve several secretariats.
Gen. Miletic: Kosovo remains greatest security risk
Chief of the Serbian Army General Staff General Miloje Miletic said Monday that Kosovo-Metohija remains the greatest security risk for Serbia and in the region.
Albania "will cooperate in organ trafficking case"
Albania's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ilir Meta says the country is willing to cooperate with international institutions.
KSF and KFOR restore relations after show of weapons
The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo (KFOR) have "restored relations", just a day after members of the security force showed their weapons in public, Kosovo Albanian officials said in a statement.
Serbia, Italy to improve relations
Serbian Minister of Energy and Mining Petar Skundric and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said today that Serbia and Italy should work on improving economic relations, especially in the field of infrastructure and energy.
Desecrated church in Perkovac, in northern Kosmet
Unknown perpetrators have desecrated the Orthodox church in the village of Perkovac in the municipality of Zubin Potok, northern Kosmet, stated Deputy Regional Director of the Kosmet Police Service Ergin Medic
RSD 50 million for roads in Novi Pazar
Deputy Prime Minister for EU integration and Minister of Science and Technology Bozidar Djelic said in Novi Pazar yesterday hat the government will secure funds of RSD 50 million for building asphalt roads in Novi Pazar.
Press conference regarding national minorities councils
The Ministry of Human and Minority Rights will hold a press conference in the press room of the government at 11.00 on 11 March.
Press conference of Ministry of Energy and Mining
The Serbian Ministry of Energy and Mining will hold a press conference on the occasion of an international conference on "Energy and sustainable development", at 10.00 on 10 March in the Serbian government"s press room, Nemanjina 11.
Serbian business delegation visits Kaluga region
The Ministry of Trade and Services stated today that a Serbian business delegation is visiting the Kaluga region in Russia and over the next two days it will meet with Kaluga officials and businesspeople.
Japanese donation to utility companies from Vrnjacka Banja, Bela Palanka
Serbia and Japan share common ideas in the field of environmental protection and within 2010r the government of Japan will implement the first technical cooperation with Serbia in the field of climate change, which is intended to reduce emissions of harmful gases.
Serbia needs economic growth based on exports, foreign investments
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mladjan Dinkic said today at the Kopaonik Business Forum 2010 that Serbia should use the models of economic growth based on exports and attracting foreign investors.
Macroeconomic stability, increased domestic demand key challenges in 2010
Opening the "Kopaonik Business Forum 2010", Cvetkovic stressed that there is no reliable data based on which we could claim that Serbia has left the crisis behind, but there are a series of optimistic indicators signalling that we can anticipate that moment.
Draskovic: EU unconditionally, as soon as possible
Serbian Renewal Movement president Vuk Draskovic said that March 9, the 19th anniversary of the massive 1991 protest against the Slobodan Milosevic regime, was the right opportunity to say that the loss of Kosovo, produced by Milosevic, could on no account turn into losing the European Union too.
Stunted development
Only after deregulation is carried out, the state administration is reduced, senseless regulations are cancelled, and taxes are decreased will there be room for a healthy economic growth based on direct foreign investments, industrial production of exchangeable goods, and export.
Agreement reached on construction of highway across Kosmet
The Ministry of Transport and Telecomumunication in the Kosovo interim government and the Bechtel company reached an agreement on the construction of the Morina-Merdare highway, the Pristina media reported Monday, announcing that the contract will be signed on Thursday.
Serbia interested in energy cooperation in region
Minister of Energy and Mining Petar Skundric said that Serbia is interested in the implementation of projects in infrastructure such as transport corridors 7 and 10 and multimodal corridor 11 in road infrastructure.
Jeremic to visit Estonia
Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremic will visit Estonia on 9 March, the Foreign Ministry stated
Skundric at "Development Scenarios for the Adriatic-Balkan Region" forum in Italy
Minister of Energy and Mining Petar Skundric is attending a two-day international forum "Development Scenarios for the Adriatic-Balkan Region", starting today in Gorizia, Italy.
G17 Plus, Socialists deny talks on Govt. reorganization
G17 Plus Vice President Suzana Grubjesic on March 8 denied that an agreement had been reached to reduce the number of ministries in the government of Serbia.
Tel Aviv : Pajtic on Israeli investments in Vojvodina
President of the Government of Vojvodina Bojan Pajtic met today in Tel Aviv with the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture officials and business representatives about investment opportunities in the economy of the northern Serbian province
Serbia and Algeria agree on sport cooperation
Serbia's Minister of Youth and Sport Snezana Samardzic Markovic said Friday that Serbia and Algeria agreed on some forms of sport cooperation during the recent visit to that country by a Serbian delegation.
Serbia's foreign debt at end of 2009 EUR 22.8 bln
Serbia's foreign debt at the end of 2009 was EUR 22.8 billion, which was about EUR 1 billion more than at the start of the year, says the latest issue of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce bulletin Konjunkturni trendovi (Economic Trends).
Cars and Motorcycles Show opens in Belgrade
3rd Delta Generali BG Car Show and 5th International Fair of Motorcycles and Bicycles have been opened on Monday, 8th March, at noon. Under the slogan "Reveal Your Wishes" and with the participation of 370 exhibitors from the country and abroad, these two shows will last until Sunday, 14th March.
Business Events
Restructuring and Privatization of Serbian PEs and Local Public Utility Companies
In the near future, the Government of Serbia is expected to adopt a restructuring strategy for the key public enterprises founded by the State, as well as local public utility companies. Elements of the strategy will directly affect the future of about 600 enterprises and about 150,000 employees, which will indirectly be transferred to the entire economy of Serbia.
e-Banking & e-Commerce in Serbia
Ekonom:east Media Group has the pleasure to once again this year organize a round table discussing e-banking and e-commerce and the latest developments in this field.
The Vienna Agreement – one year later and what the future holds
At this year"s round table organized by the Bankar magazine you will be able to obtain answers to the key issues of significance for the financial, as well as economic stability of Serbia! Round Table "The Vienna Agreement - one year later and what the future holds" is dedicated to the anniversary of signing of the Vienna Agreement, by which banks with foreign capital obliged themselves not to reduce the credit exposure toward Serbia till the end of this year.
Financial Services & CFO Forum
"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." -Warren Buffet How will businesses transition into 2010? We are currently in the midst of the worst economic crisis that the world has seen in 50 years and managing money has gained great magnitude in the administration of a company. A company"s access to cash has become a matter of survival and at this year"s 5th Annual Financial Services and CFO Forum we will actively discuss how the stability and recovery of the banking sector will affect CFO"s access to cash and risk management over the upcoming year.
The Pharmaceuticals Market in Serbia from production to sales
Does the crisis influence the pharmaceutical products market and to what extent? What is the price policy in the market? Should the legislation be changed in order to make the pharmaceutical industry more successful, and in what direction? In what way are these problems solved in the region? These are the main topics of the THIRD traditional conference organized by EMG. These and many other issues related to the pharmaceutical sector - from production to sale, will be discussed by eminent experts in this field in three panels, after an introductory speech of Minister of Health, Mr. Tomica Milosavljevic.
Third Business Round Table with the Government of Serbia - Q&A with the Ministers
It is time for open questions and tangible answers. With the organization of this unique luncheon, Ekonomist Media Group will give you the opportunity to hear first hand from the Serbian government what their plans are as we move into 2010. You will have the opportunity to speak one on one with the members of the government of Serbia, to ask them your questions and to get answers.
Countries in the region have similar problems
Presidents of the region in Novi Sad, and Governors of national banks in Becici - that"s how Montenegrin media presented the summit of governors and leading bankers of the region named "Measures against the global crisis in the financial sector", organized by Ekonomist Media Group, which took place in Becici last weekend. Making a parallel of the two regional summits is not exaggerated. Central banks of Balkan countries, together with the largest banks operating in the region, have so far had special significance for economic and thus political stability, and the significance will be even greater in the upcoming period. The current situation in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia and Albania reminds of the known sentence from Tolstoy"s novel Ana Karenina: "All happy families look like each other, and each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way". Or, according to Mr. Vladimir Cupic, President of Hypo-Alpe-Adria Bank Executive Board, "all countries in the region have surprisingly similar problems; the difference is only in the dynamics of events".
"Strategies for Success in the New Reality"
SAP, supported by Ekonomist Media Group is organizing the conference "Strategies for Success in the New Reality", which will be held on June 2nd in the theatre "Pozorište na Terazijama". The main topic of the SAP World Tour 09 conference will be dedicated to the strategies that companies can employ in order to successfully adjust to the current economic situation and be prepared for an improved business climate and a new economic boost.
Corridor 10 - A New Road of Business and Development
As a modern transport "backbone", Corridor 10 might at the same time stimulate development and connecting of the remaining Serbian road and railway infrastructure with the neighborhood, as well as the entire economy as a whole. The direct highway from Western Europe to Greece, Turkey and even further will activate huge investments and have positive primary and secondary effects on the growth, employment, salaries and so on.
The ICT Market in South East Europe
EMG invites you to join us in a discussion at the Ekon:ference Forum: The ICT Market in South East Europe, which aims to raise the industry profile in the region and to initiate questions and strategies for positioning Serbia as an ICT center for the region.
Perspectives of green economy in Serbia - from waste to profit
During the last several years, a set of environmental laws have been discussed. Daily industrial development results in an increasing need for the establishment of systematic problem solving in this field. This is also one of the preconditions for Serbia on its way towards the European Union.
The Future of the Energy Sector in the Balkans
Who steers energy policy in Serbia and in the Balkans? Can we expect serious integration or at least cooperation between the energy sector companies in the Balkan countries? These, along with other significant topics will be discussed at The Third Annual Conference: The Future of the Energy Sector in the Balkans, which will be organised by Ekonomist Media Group on April 15, 2009.
How to Manage Risks In a Period Of Financial Crisis?
Ekonomist Media Group brings a group of the most prominent lecturers from the field of risk management, mostly directors of the largest global consulting and auditing companies, responsible for the regions of Central and South East Europe. The seminar will mostly focus on professionals who deal with risk management, risk assessment, investments in general, audit, accounting, etc. The seminar will give answers to the following questions:
The Real Estate Market in South East Europe
In the current declining market conditions where is the Real Estate Market in South East Europe headed? This, along with other significant issues will be posed at The Fourth Annual Conference: The Real Estate Market in South East Europe.
The Perspective of Public and State-owned Enterprises in Serbia
Citizens are eyeing public enterprises, many of which are among the most profitable ones in the country. With total number of employees of almost 200,000 people, as well as huge value of property and capital, public enterprises operate with uncertainty due to the world crisis.
Financial Services in South East Europe
Developing a strategy for a coherent and strengthened financial services market in an emerging market setting is a challenge facing Serbia and the countries of South East Europe.
Presenting Serbia! Investment Potential of Local Municipalities
Ekonomist Media Group presents the First Business Trade Fair: Presenting Serbia! Investment Potential of Local Municipalities, which will be held on November 27, 2008 at the Belgrade Trade Fair Center, Hall 14, on the second floor.
Business Breakfast: “CFO Challenges in a Changing Business Environment”
Ekonomist Media Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers cordially invite you to attend the Business Breakfast: "CFO Challenges in a Changing Business Environment", which will be held on November 25, 2008 in the Foccacia Restaurant of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Belgrade.
Pharmaceutical Industry and Health Care
Ekonomist Media Group"s forum on the Pharmacuetical and Health Care Industry will present and attempt to answer key questions and problems that the industry deals with.
CSR: Authentic responsibilty or Advertisement?
EMG would like to bring your attention to the numerous projects of companies which make up the various segments of the economic, intellectual, and sporting culture in our daily lives.
VIP at the Forum for International Contacts and Investments - Global Connect
VIP will present opportunities for investing in the defined development sectors of Vojvodina at the Forum for International Contacts and Investments - Global Connect that"s being held in Stuttgart, Germany.
VIP at Investexpo 2008
VIP will participate at the third consecutive Investment Fair Investexpo 2008 that is organized in Novi Sad alongside the Fair of Power-Supply, Electronics and Telecommunications, Fair of Logistics and Transport and Fair of Civil Engineering.
The Second Business Round Table with Serbian Government Representatives
The four primary economic goals of the new government of the Republic of Serbia will be dynamic economic growth, lowering the unemployment rate, raising the standard of living and stable regional development, announced the mandated Prime minister of Serbia, Mirko Cvetkovic.