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Sunday, August 16, 2026
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A prominent Belgrade businessman, owner of Taneo Group, has been arrested on suspicion of forging official documents and laundering €4.9 million. This high-profile arrest comes as the government faces renewed criticism over its 'Expo' apartment project in Surcin, with opponents calling it a political maneuver ahead of upcoming elections. Separately, an investigation is highlighting delays in the Makiš-Mladenovac water supply project, leaving hundreds of thousands of Belgrade residents reportedly without tap water.
The country is also grappling with the severe consequences of an ongoing drought, which has led to record low levels for the Danube River, impacting navigation, energy, and agriculture. The receding waters have also revealed historical artifacts in riverbeds, including World War II remnants and sunken German ships. Meanwhile, wildfires, though calmer overnight, remain active in Deliblatska Peščara, affecting a significant area.
In tragic news, a young boy succumbed to injuries after falling from a horse during a competition in Kovilovo. On the sports front, basketball club Partizan has announced the signing of an NBA starting guard, while football coach Dragan Stojković 'Piksi' is reportedly close to returning to the national team.
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The government's 'Expo' apartment project in Surcin, offering units for 1,500 euros per square meter, is being criticized as a political attempt to secure voter support before elections. Concurrently, an investigation reveals significant delays in the Makiš-Mladenovac water supply project, raising concerns as hundreds of thousands in Belgrade reportedly lack access to tap water.
Danas:
Expo Apartments in Surcin for 1,500 Euros per Square Meter: 'Forced Attempt to…
The article criticizes the government's 'Expo' apartment project in Surcin, offering units for 1,500 euros per square meter, as a desperate move to gain voter support ahead of elections.
N1:
Belgrade's Olympic Pool Project Lags While Citizens Lack Water: Progress on…
An investigation into the Makiš-Mladenovac water supply project, questioning its progress while hundreds of thousands of Belgrade residents reportedly lack access to tap water.
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The ongoing drought in Serbia has led to record low levels for the Danube River, impacting navigation, energy production, agriculture, and river ecosystems. The receding waters have also uncovered historical objects in Serbian rivers, including World War II artifacts and sunken German ships, prompting discussions with maritime archaeologists about their significance.
Insajder:
Drought Reveals Secrets of Riverbeds: Maritime Archaeologist on Exploring…
Droughts are revealing historical objects in Serbian rivers, including World War II artifacts and sunken German ships, prompting discussions with maritime archaeologists about their significance.
Vreme:
Shallow and Hot: What Kind of Danube Will We Have
The Danube River has reached record low levels this summer, impacting navigation, energy, agriculture, and river ecosystems, raising questions about the future of European rivers.
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A young boy tragically died in Kovilovo after sustaining injuries from falling off a horse during a competition, with the animal reportedly falling on him.
N1:
Boy Dies After Falling from Horse During Competition in Kovilovo
A tragic incident occurred in Kovilovo where a young boy succumbed to injuries sustained after falling from a horse during a competition.
Nova:
Boy Injured in Horse Riding Competition Dies
A young boy who was injured during a horse riding competition in Kovilovo has unfortunately passed away after the horse fell on him.
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Basketball club Partizan has officially announced a significant new signing, bringing in a starting guard from the NBA with contract details now public. Additionally, a second new player for Partizan has arrived in Belgrade for team preparations. In football, coach Dragan Stojković 'Piksi' has indicated he is close to returning to the national team's coaching position.
Nova:
Partizan Signs NBA Starting Guard, Contract Details Revealed
Basketball club Partizan has officially announced the signing of a new player, a starting guard from the NBA, with details of the contract now public.
Nova:
Coach Piksi Nearing Return to National Team Role
Football coach Piksi has indicated he is close to returning to the national team's coaching position, acknowledging the surrounding 'noise' regarding the association.
Nova:
Second Partizan Player Arrives in Belgrade for Preparations
Following the arrival of Vildoza, a second new signing for Partizan basketball club has landed in Belgrade and joined team preparations, posing with a team scarf.
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A wildfire in the Deliblatska Peščara area remains active, impacting approximately 3,650 hectares. Firefighters are on high alert due to persistent high temperatures, drought, and wind.
Vreme:
Fires in Serbia and Region: Quieter but Firefighters Remain Active
Wildfires in Croatia and Serbia have calmed down overnight, but firefighters are still on high alert due to high temperatures, drought, and wind, which hinder complete extinguishment.
Insajder:
Wildfire in Deliblatska Peščara Still Active, Affecting About 3,650 Hectares
A wildfire in the Deliblatska Peščara is ongoing, with approximately 3,650 hectares impacted, as reported by Marko Marinković from 'Vojvodinašume'.
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The Ministry of Culture has declined to approve funding for the Serbian Association of Film Actors for the 'Pavle Vuisić' lifetime achievement award, which was recently presented to actress Tanja Bošković.
Vreme:
Culture Ministry Refuses to Fund Lifetime Achievement Award for Tanja Boskovic
The 'Pavle Vuisić' lifetime achievement award was given to actress Tanja Bošković, but the Ministry of Culture did not approve funding for the Serbian Association of Film Actors for this award.
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A large fight erupted during an Amadeus Band concert, necessitating urgent intervention from security personnel and the police.
Nova:
Mass Brawl at Amadeus Band Concert Leads to Police Intervention
A large fight broke out during an Amadeus Band concert, prompting security and police to intervene urgently. Video footage is available.
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