Smart Mining & Green Tech: China’s 2026 Mining Conference in Tianjin showcased autonomous mining trucks, real-time control systems, and cleaner power for mineral processing—highlighting how Chinese tech is pushing the global green transition. Serbia–US Space Cooperation: Serbia’s caretaker science minister Bela Balint attended the Artemis Accords event in Belgrade, stressing stronger links with NASA and US partners and Serbia’s role in major astronomy projects. AI & Data Centres Push: Serbia’s foreign ministry secretary Dušan Kozarev told the GZERO Summit Asia 2026 that Serbia aims to become a regional hub for AI, software, and data-centre infrastructure. Education Timing Amid Elections: Belgrade faculties voted to shift the 2026/27 academic year start to Nov 1, tying it to the Oct 25 snap election cycle. Student Spyware Concerns: A Citizen Lab-linked report claims students in Serbia are being targeted with mercenary spyware, raising new alarms for election-period digital security. Leipzig Drone Attack Probe: German reporting says a GRU-linked Russian intelligence employee helped organize the Leipzig-Halle drone attack, with travel routes involving Turkey and Serbia. Archaeology in Serbia: Excavations at a Roman palace site near Vrelo-Šarkamen uncovered an emperor’s private bath complex with heated floors, multiple pools, and a sauna. Regional Tech Integration Talk: At BELTALKS, Serbia’s Marko Đurić argued the Western Balkans shouldn’t wait for EU accession—pushing faster regional integration and a stronger voice.