Serbia’s AI push: President Aleksandar Vucic says Belgrade will start producing Chinese-backed humanoid robots in Šabac by late August, with Agibot and Minth Group handling the partnership and the first phase focused on assembly plus AI training localisation. Nuclear roadmap: Serbia’s mining and energy minister says Stage 1 of a national nuclear programme should be completed by mid-2027, with readiness to choose technology by 2032 and aim to start building a first plant by 2035 under IAEA standards. EU integration pressure: A European Parliament report warns Serbia’s EU progress is held back by a gap between laws on paper and real implementation, calling for free and fair elections, rule of law, anti-corruption results, and stronger media freedom. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Marko Đurić says the US will launch a strategic dialogue with Serbia, with an opening session in Washington on July 17. Tech & business: Lithium Africa plans director nominations ahead of its August 21 AGM, while Beam Global reports Q2 2026 revenue up sharply on diversified electrification and robotics-related sales. Industry & jobs: Ubisoft Barcelona plans layoffs tied to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced success, and Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns Aug 31–Sep 2 with an “innovation hub” spotlight on sustainable materials and digital transformation.