Linglong factory in Serbia under scrutiny for worker exploitation and harrasment

Surveillance footage from the Linglong Tire factory in Serbia shows a Serbian worker beaten by a Chinese superior. The US Customs imposed a Withhold Release Order due to evidence of forced labor, while MAN ended its supply deal. Linglong faces multiple allegations of labor law violations while denying wrongdoing.

Jared Kushner gives up on the Belgrade project: Another victory of Serbian nationalism

Jared Kushner withdrew from a real estate project in Belgrade amid an indictment against several officials for corruption, but Affinity Partners can sue for reimbursement of expenses. The site, labeled a "historic landmark," is a derelict ruin. Protests against Kushner's investment reflect anti-Western sentiment. There's nothing to celebrate about this.

The public and media in Serbia have Trump’s posts about the alleged US election fraud on their radar

On Tuesday, Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Elon Musk thwarted election fraud in 2024 by disabling Dominion Voting Systems' computers in Serbia. Trump cited dubious sources linked to the MAGA movement while rehashing unfounded allegations about foreign manipulation of US elections. Despite debunking, this narrative is gaining traction.

Oil sanctions in Serbia: The nationalization debate that never was

The Romanian government has decreed control over the assets of Lukoil. In contrast, Serbia shows no intent to adopt similar measures despite the Pancevo Oil Refinery shutting down due to sanctions on the Serbian Oil Industry. Serbian leaders express confusion over U.S. sanctions but refrain from exploring nationalization options, most likely due to local political rationale.

ADNOC Negotiates to Purchase NIS Stake Amid US Sanctions

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is negotiating to acquire the Russian stake in Serbia’s NIS amid U.S. sanctions affecting the Serbian oil industry. The agreement's future is uncertain, with U.S. sanctions complicating transactions. NIS applied for a license to facilitate negotiations regarding its ownership structure. Neither ADNOC nor the Kremlin has commented.