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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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Serbia faces an escalated energy and environmental crisis as the Pančevo Refinery has ceased operations due to the Danube River reaching a new historic low. This development comes as the country endures a severe heatwave, prompting a red meteorological alert with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Amid these challenges, President Aleksandar Vučić has reassured citizens that there is no immediate threat of electricity shortages, although experts warn of potential future imports at higher costs. Meanwhile, political discourse is marked by reports of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party's substantial campaign spending on billboards and suggestions of internal party dissent involving Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić.
Other domestic news includes protests against a new Serbian Orthodox Church construction by residents, a proposal from Minister of Education Dejan Vuk Stanković to return a gymnasium to the Church, and a report indicating a significant decrease in registered migrants compared to last year.
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The Pančevo Refinery has halted operations due to the Danube River reaching a new historic low of -164 centimeters, an event that has only occurred twice before. This cessation impacts production and highlights the severe drought conditions affecting the region, with further drops in water levels anticipated.
Danas:
Can the Pančevo Refinery Halt Due to Low Danube Water Levels?
An economic analysis questions whether the Pančevo Refinery's operations could be impacted by the current low water levels of the Danube River.
Vreme:
Danube River Records New Historic Low Water Level Amid Drought
The Danube River continues to recede, reaching a historic low of -164 centimeters near Bezdan, with further drops expected, exacerbating drought conditions.
Vreme:
Pančevo Refinery Halts Operations Due to Low Danube Water Levels
The Pančevo refinery may cease operations due to record-low Danube water levels, an event that has historically occurred only twice before, impacting production.
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Serbia is under a red meteorological alert as the extreme heatwave continues, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Tropical nights have preceded this, and the peak of the heatwave is yet to come, posing significant health and environmental challenges.
Vreme:
Red Alert in Serbia: Temperatures to Reach 40 Degrees Amid Heatwave
Serbia is under a red meteorological alert with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, following a tropical night, with the peak of the heatwave yet to come.
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Reports suggest potential internal dissent within the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) regarding Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić, indicating that such issues are likely known to the party leadership. Concurrently, investigations reveal the SNS is spending over €20,000 monthly on just three billboards for its 'Serbia Wins' campaign, raising questions about transparency and funding.
Vreme:
Mayor Šapić's Dilemma: Are there "Rat Channels" and who is behind them?
This article explores potential internal dissent within the ruling SNS party regarding Mayor Šapić and suggests that such issues are unlikely to be unknown to the party leadership.
N1:
Over 20,000 euros monthly for three billboards on BIP buildings: How much is…
An investigation reveals that the ruling SNS party is spending over 20,000 euros per month on advertising billboards for its 'Serbia Wins' campaign, raising questions about transparency and funding.
Nova:
SNS Campaign Spending: Over €20,000 Monthly for Three Billboards
An investigation into the 'Srbija Pobeđuje' (Serbia Wins) campaign by the SNS party reveals they are spending over €20,000 monthly for just three billboards on buildings.
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Residents near a Serbian Orthodox Church construction site have submitted a petition, protesting that the building will 'wall them in' and that the Patriarch did not inform them. Separately, Minister of Education Dejan Vuk Stanković has proposed returning the 'Jovan Jovanović Zmaj' gymnasium in Novi Sad to the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Nova:
Residents Protest Against Church Construction: "We Will Be Wall-Ed In"
Residents living next to a construction site of the Serbian Orthodox Church have submitted a petition against the building, stating they will be "wall-ed in" and that the Patriarch did not inform them.
Vreme:
Minister Proposes Returning Novi Sad's Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium to the SPC
The Minister of Education, Dejan Vuk Stanković, has suggested returning the "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" gymnasium in Novi Sad to the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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A new report on the migrant situation in Serbia indicates a 46% decrease in registered migrants compared to the previous year, according to data from the UN's International Organization for Migration.
Insajder:
Who are today's migrants in Serbia - where do they come from, where do they…
A report details the current migrant situation in Serbia, noting a 46% decrease in registered migrants compared to last year, with data from the UN's International Organization for Migration.
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Reports detail ongoing deforestation, inspection activities, and plans for the expansion of existing mines near Bor, as well as the development of a new mine near Zaječar. The reports include perspectives from both local citizens and the Ziđin company involved in the mining operations.
Insajder:
Deforestation, inspection, plans for mine expansion near Bor and a new mine…
Reports on deforestation, inspections, and expansion plans for mines near Bor and Zaječar, including perspectives from citizens and the Ziđin company.
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Another criminal complaint has been filed against a suspect known as 'Pharaoh,' who is now accused of holding a 12-year-old girl locked up in an apartment.
Nova:
Another Criminal Complaint Against 'Pharaoh': Accused of Holding Girl (12)…
A new criminal complaint has been filed against a suspect known as 'Pharaoh,' who is accused of holding a 12-year-old girl locked up in an apartment.
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Vladan Petrov, President of the Constitutional Court, has stated that the institution is an 'unshakeable fortress,' prompting questions about the message this sends to the opposition ahead of upcoming elections.
Nova:
Constitutional Court: Unshakeable Fortress, Message to Opposition Before…
Vladan Petrov states that the Constitutional Court is an unshakeable fortress and questions what message this sends to the opposition ahead of the elections.
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