AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSerbia–EU accession: Serbia’s EU envoy Danijel Apostolović is coordinating an end-August push as Brussels scrutiny sharpens on judicial independence, corruption, and media freedom. Research governance: Serbia’s Science Ministry removed professors Nebojša Bojović and Vladan Đokić from leadership roles at the Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning, citing neglect of duties and threats to scientific integrity. Blockchain & verification: OpenMatter Network says its head of operations will lead sessions at Belgrade Blockchain Week 2026 on cryptographic verification for secure scientific collaboration and agentic AI. Startup ecosystem: A new analysis argues Serbia’s “valley of death” persists because domestic big companies rarely invest in startups beyond sponsorships, leaving growth-stage funding and exits weak. Regional connectivity: A Serbia-based expert highlights how Belt and Road Initiative projects—like the Belgrade–Budapest high-speed rail—have boosted development over the past decade. Public health: The EU health agency urges protection against West Nile virus as local transmission expands across parts of Europe. Energy & climate: Ember reports solar output rose up to 17% during European heatwaves, helping stabilize grids even as nuclear and other generation faltered.
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