Two groups of prescription medicines become cheaper
From 17 August, 18 medicines in two groups are cheaper: according to 021, prices fell to about RSD 600–1,100, with patients paying 30% and the state covering 70%. A prescription is required.
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August 14, 202607:06 PM
Until 21 August, diesel is RSD 229 and petrol RSD 200 per litre
New maximum fuel prices apply from 15:00 on 14 August to 15:00 on 21 August: diesel is RSD 229 per litre and Euro Premium BMB petrol RSD 200. Compared with the previous week, diesel rose by RSD 2 and petrol fell by RSD 2.
Authorities announce RSD 20,000–35,000 one-off aid for pensioners
Aleksandar Vučić said one-off aid payments to pensioners would begin on 14 September. The amount is to be RSD 20,000 or RSD 35,000 depending on pension level; he also announced RSD 6,000 for adult citizens.
Agriculture Ministry reminds: burning stubble and plant waste is prohibited
The Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ministry urged people not to burn stubble, harvest residues or plant waste in or near fields. It warned fire can quickly spread to crops, orchards, forests, machinery and homes; the practice is prohibited by law and harms soil fertility.
August 10, 202601:15 PM
Government approved a €1.3m-plus JRB debt write-off — documents remain unpublished
According to Pištaljka, as relayed by 021, the government allowed more than €1.3m of JRB debt to the state to be written off in December 2025, but the decision and related documents remain unpublished. Meanwhile, JRB financial statements cited by the outlet show a 207m-dinar investment—about €1.7m—in the Vista Rica Corporate fund during 2025.
Niš will get direct Vienna and Malta flights from 25 October
Air Serbia plans direct Niš flights to Vienna and Malta from 25 October, twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays, N1 reports, citing the company statement. Tickets are to be sold through the carrier's website and app, offices and authorised agencies.