Serbian Monitor

LICEULICE, A MAGAZINE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
If you live in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Pančevo or Kraljevo, you have very likely already noticed them: they can be found in squares, pedestrian areas and the busiest spots, and are easily recognisable by their blue and orange vests, offering a copy of the magazine with a smile. Magazines

The next time you see them, stop for a moment: by purchasing the magazine, you will not only be making a tangible contribution to helping those in need, but you will also discover rich and thought-provoking content. As their motto says: “By buying the magazine you help others; by reading it you help yourself.”
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SERBIA SECURES NEW GAS DELIVERY FROM
has obtained a three-month extension of its gas arrangement with Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Serbian president said he had “thanked Putin because we received a three-month extension of the contract on very favourable terms for us”.

“ is currently around 645 dollars per 1,000 cubic metres on the TTF exchange, meaning we would be paying about 690 if we were purchasing it that way, whereas in reality we are paying between 320 and 330 dollars. The extension is under the same conditions – six million cubic metres of gas per day, with a high degree of flexibility. If colder or more difficult days occur, or in the event of flooding requiring more gas, they will allow us that flexibility to import larger quantities. At the same time, pricing remains linked to the oil formula, which means a much, much lower price than the market rate,” Vučić explained.
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LOCAL ELECTIONS IN 10 TOWNS IN SERBIA - aNALYSIS AND EXPERT COMMENTARY
Local elections held in 10 cities and municipalities delivered expected, but also some new political messages. The election day was marked by heightened tensions, a large number of observers, and a number of incidents.

Speaking about the results of the local elections, Faculty of Political Sciences professor Dušan Vučićević told N1 that this may indeed be the maximum achievable in the municipalities where the elections were held, but that these are not representative municipalities for the national level, and that overall results could be better.

“There are no large cities, no major urban centres, nor municipalities where the opposition traditionally performs better than the national average. These are rather older municipalities, even though Vučić said these were difficult environments for them,” he stated. [Link in the first comment]