Novi Sad hosts 14th Fair for Pensioners

The 14th Fair for Pensioners has opened at the Novi Sad Fair, featuring over 48 exhibitors. The two-day event, held under the slogan ‘For a Carefree Old Age’, offers visitors health consultations, cultural programs, and information regarding finances, legal protection, and nutrition.

During the opening, Milan Krkobabić, the Minister for Rural Welfare in a technical mandate, emphasized that senior citizens have the right to participate in decision-making processes. He noted that 22 percent of Serbia's population is over the age of 65.

Novi Sad Mayor Žarko Mićin announced that more than 5,000 low-income pensioners in the city will receive a one-time financial aid payment of 20,000 dinars by the end of October. He also highlighted municipal support such as discounted public transport for those over 65, support for senior clubs, and programs to facilitate active aging and social inclusion.