Governments, organizations, and individuals outside the US have come to the conclusion that it's easy to win some favor from MAGA and its affiliates if you do some sucking up, like in the case of public sympathy expressed in Serbia and Republika Srpska over the murder of Charlie Kirk .
Tag: Serbia
Dearly departed war criminals and some basketball
Overt displays of political and ideological affection for war crimes, Russia and territorial expansion permeate the Serbian political spectrum. Both the student protesters and the Aleksandar Vučić's Progressives engage in such activities, like the recent funeral of Nebojsa Pavkovic, a Yugoslav and Serbian general convicted of war crimes in Kosovo.
EU parliament resolution is good news for Serbia, bad news for the government and student protesters
Serbian Internal Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic criticized the European Parliament's resolution on Serbia, labeling it a "political pamphlet" full of lies. Amid protests and condemnation of Serbia's political climate, the resolution highlights violent incidents and foreign influences.
Top 5 Companies with Biggest Losses in Serbia 2024
In 2024, the largest net loss in Serbia was reported by Continental Automotive Serbia at nearly 170 million euros, followed by HBIS Group with around 150 million euros. Arena Channels Group, Putevi Srbije, and Petrohemija Pancevo also faced significant losses. Conversely, top gainers included Elektroprivreda Srbije and others.
Croatian JANAF pipeline stands to lose up to 18 million Euros after Serbian NIS hit with sanctions
The American sanctions on Serbia's Oil Industry might lead to significant financial losses for Croatia's Adriatic Pipeline (JANAF). Croatia put forward a feeler to acquire control over Serbia's Oil Industry (NIS) to stabilize JANAF's operations, sparking political banter between Croatian and Serbian leaders, which reflects old Balkan rivalries and energy independence goals.
Why didn’t the working class join the student and civic protests in Serbia?
Overworked and underpaid, often in unsafe working environments, the people employed by the Serbian manufacturing, retail, transport, construction, and mining sectors, faced with disdain, negligence and callousness stemming from both opposed camps, aren't exactly motivated to join either side of the ongoing protests in Serbia.
Oil industry sanctions: Serbia is once again a victim of its own stupidity
On October 9th, the Serbian Oil Industry NIS faced US sanctions due to its Russian ownership. The sanctions impact its operations, causing payment issues at petrol stations and halting fuel sales to airlines. In response, Hungary's MOL will increase oil supplies to Serbia. Any hardships caused to local population most likely will not lead to re-examining the failed Serbian policies that lead to this.
Vladimir Putin decided to put in a good word for Serbian Gen Z protests
After eleven months of protests in Serbia, Vladimir Putin expressed understanding for the student and civic activists, calling them patriots deserving of dialogue. He criticized Western interference, asserting that Serbia’s struggles are an internal matter. The protests coincide with the anniversary of the fall of Slobodan Milošević.
Let them eat BRICS
Dragan Djilas of Serbia's Freedom and Justice Party emphasized the need for a strong European message to the Western Balkans, advocating for elections in EU candidate countries. Meanwhile, sentiments against EU inclusion rise, with leaders like Aleksandar Vulin promoting "sovereignty" and alternative alliances like BRICS.
Nedeljnik: Another company from the Gazprom group now has 11.3 percent of the capital of NIS
The St. Petersburg firm "Intelligence" acquired 11.3 percent of Naftna industrija Srbije's NIS shares, previously owned by Gazprom, without compensation. This change comes amid NIS's repeated requests for exemptions from US sanctions. The largest shareholder remains Gazprom Neft, while Serbia's potential interest in buying NIS faces financial constraints.
