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Serbia growth, wages, Expo 2027 progress, inflation

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2026-07-26 19:32 UTC → 2026-07-29 21:01 UTC · added removed

By mid‑2026 Serbia’s average net salary topped €1,000, reaching €1,036 in March and €1,032 by mid‑year, narrowing the regional gap. Hospitality prices rose in June, with food and drink up 7‑11 % YoY while accommodation fell 1.8 % except in Vojvodina (+3 %). Inflation eased to 2.7 % YoY, helped by a strong agricultural season and cheaper fruit, though economists flag possible upward pressure from Middle‑East tensions, higher electricity costs, new excise taxes and cash injections. The government continued kept strong backing for Expo 2027, reallocating 1.15 bn dinars to water works and works, finalising safety‑equipment contracts; in July it awarded contracts and awarding over €450 m (52.87 bn dinars) in contracts, contracts in July, including a 1.567 bn‑dinar deal for a 20 000 m² exhibition space. Slovenia confirmed a €3.3 m pavilion on green transition; the national pavilion near the Surčin stadium stays on track for a March 2027 opening, with organisers now expecting participation from more than four million visitors from over 120 countries. 130 countries under the theme "Play for humanity: sport and music for all". The Expo 2027 caravan, which left Trstenik on 18 July, caravan continued its tour, stopping in Vranje and Bujanovac. In Vranje officials highlighted workshops, music, sport and the “Serbian House” pavilion, while pavilion; Bujanovac featured presented the same programme under the theme “More voices, common rhythm”, emphasizing regional diversity and tourism potential. Organisers note the travelling showcase lets local municipalities promote assets ahead of the main event. June inflation eased In response to 2.7 % YoY, helped by a strong agricultural season and cheaper fruit. Economists warn price pressures could return later from Middle‑East tensions, higher electricity public debate over costs, new excise taxes and cash injections. GDP grew 3.2 % YoY in Q1 2026, driven by agriculture transparency, corruption risks and services; industry was flat environmental impact, the Expo company launched two fact‑checking portals – EXPO MYTH CHECK and construction fell. Industrial output edged up 0.3 % in May, led by mining (+3.2 %) "Mitovi i činjenice" – to provide verified information. The activist network EXPOsed criticised the project’s spending and processing (+1.4 %). called for independent monitoring.

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  1. 2026-07-29 21:01 UTC Serbia growth, wages, Expo 2027 progress, inflation
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