AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDanube Drought & Heritage: Record-low Danube levels are exposing WWII German warships and the foundations of the ancient Constantine Bridge in Bulgaria, turning extreme heat into a rare fieldwork moment for archaeologists and a new headache for shipping and energy. Serbia’s Energy Transition: A Belgrade electrical engineering professor says Serbia can move beyond coal by 2050, but needs USD 15–20bn for storage, grid upgrades and new tech like hydrogen (as low river levels also disrupt fuel procurement). EU Path Milestone: Serbia aims to be ready for Schengen by end-2027, with a working group set to meet criteria and new funding expected via Western Balkans Growth Plan tranches. Belgrade–Kyiv Diplomacy: Zelensky’s first visit since 2018 is framed as a balancing move—Serbia stresses no military cooperation, while analysts say it signals alignment with Europe without breaking energy dependence on Russia. Defense Tech Push: Serbia and Elbit plan a joint drone factory in mid-September near Belgrade, targeting short-range attack drones plus longer-range unmanned systems and electronic warfare. Local Media Pressure: NUNS reports July saw 19 cases involving journalists, including death threats and smear campaigns, with local TV staff hit hardest. Business & Engineering Jobs: Acumatica opens a Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, while Serbia is mentioned as part of its existing global footprint.
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