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Serbia growth, wages, Expo 2027 progress, inflation

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By mid-2026, Serbia’s average net salary remained above €1,000, reaching €1,038 in June, while inflation held at 2.7% YoY. The fiscal plan targets a deficit near 3% of GDP, despite IMF warnings of a temporary rise to 3.5% in 2026. Expo 2027 preparations continue with costs estimated at €3.4 billion. In Belgrade, the government is reshaping the riverfront by converting a historic 19th-century railway bridge into a pedestrian and cyclist crossing featuring 19 green “kubus” zones. Logistical and operational preparations ~~for the event~~ have intensified. To support the exhibition, which expects four million visitors, contracts have been awarded for the operation of the 1,500-unit Expo Village and for managing vehicle and goods flows at the Surčin site via Intereuropa-Logističke Usluge. Recent procurement efforts include a contract exceeding 401 million dinars for laundry and dry cleaning ~~services, and~~ services. Additionally, Expo 2027 Belgrade has completed a ~~265.2 million dinar award~~ procurement process for maintenance machinery, awarding 18 contracts ~~involving~~ totaling 265,195,876 dinars (excluding VAT). This includes 191 pieces of ~~maintenance machinery,~~ equipment such as water tankers, ~~mowers, and~~ municipal ~~tractors.~~ tractors, and mowers. Director Danilo Jerinić noted that this machinery will serve as part of the exhibition’s legacy for the City of Belgrade after the event concludes. ~~Educational and promotional~~ Promotional outreach continues through ~~programs like~~ the “Ekspo ~~Karavan.” Additionally, organizers~~ Karavan” program. A recent installment, the Games Pavilion, was organized at the Palić lakeside promenade to provide a preview of the Expo atmosphere through cultural, natural, and sporting demonstrations. Organizers have also launched a procurement process to train approximately 20,000 volunteers and ~~issued a call to scientific research organizations to present innovations. On the technological front, Serbian officials~~ are negotiating the participation of ~~NASA and its astronauts.~~ NASA. The Expo is scheduled to run from May 15 to August 15, 2027.

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