# Serbia infrastructure and regional development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbia-infrastructure-and-regional-development > Updated: 2026-08-23T14:46:02.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2. Serbia is undertaking various regional infrastructure and development projects. Initial efforts focused on Lučani, where a construction permit was issued for a new pedestrian bridge over the Bjelica river, and Prahovo, where a 45.5 million euro reconstruction of the Prahovo Port is underway to create a modern Danube port with a green terminal. A new bypass near Negotin was also approved to manage heavy cargo. Subsequent developments expanded the scope of national investments. In Novi Pazar, plans were announced for a major reconstruction of the General Hospital into a clinical center, with an investment exceeding 85 million euros expected by late 2027. Additionally, the government outlined plans for a new highway connecting Kraljevo, Raška, and Novi Pazar, with construction slated to begin by May 2027. Other social and local priorities include linking pension increases to salary growth and investing in schools and road paving. Recent updates confirm these timelines. During a visit to the Raška district, President Aleksandar Vučić stated that physical construction of the Kraljevo-Raška-Novi Pazar highway is scheduled to begin no later than May 1, 2027. He also reaffirmed that the Novi Pazar General Hospital reconstruction, intended to expand into a Clinical Center, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Regarding social reforms, Vučić noted that pension increases will be linked to salary growth to ensure they keep pace with economic changes. ## Claims - The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has deployed firefighters and helicopters from Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic to assist Serbia. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Physical construction of the Kraljevo-Raška-Novi Pazar highway is scheduled to start by May 1, 2027. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Interior Minister Ivica Dačić described the wildfire situation as extremely difficult. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Pension increases in Serbia will be linked to salary growth. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The new clinical center complex in Novi Pazar is expected to be fully operational and equipped by the end of 2027. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Deliblatska Peščara wildfire has affected more than 3,500 hectares. (corroborated by 4 sources) - President Vučić visited the Deliblato Sands wildfire site and stated the scale of destruction was significant. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Vučić claimed that no houses were destroyed in the Deliblato Sands fire, only one field toilet. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A Russian Il-76P aircraft arrived in Niš to provide water-bombing support for wildfire suppression. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Germany sent 56 firefighters and 21 fire vehicles to assist Serbia. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: EU deploys emergency aid to combat wildfires in Serbia The EU has deployed helicopters and firefighting teams from several countries to help Serbia combat wildfires in the Deliblatska Peščara reserve, which has burned over 3,500 hectares. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deliblato-sands-wildfire-serbia-receives-eu-international-aid ### 2026-08-19: Serbia advances major infrastructure projects in Lučani and Prahovo Serbia is investing in major infrastructure projects, including a new pedestrian bridge in Lučani and a 45.5 million euro port expansion in Prahovo to enhance Danube transport and regional industry. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-advances-major-infrastructure-projects-in-luani-and-prahovo --- Cite as: Serbia infrastructure and regional development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/serbia-infrastructure-and-regional-development