Chronicle

27.February 2025. IN THE

Neša Guska, a close associate of Dragana Sotirovski, was arrested

Former official Nenad Stanković is known in Niš for being a close associate of the mayor Dragana Sotirovski and by his nickname Neša Guska. In addition to Stanković, the police made several arrests in Kruševac on the same day, and among those arrested was the former associate of Milutin Jeličić, Jutka

Economy

27.February 2025. IN THE

Vučić: NIS sanctions postponed for 30 days

The oil industry of Serbia has been given another month of additional time, President Aleksandar Vučić announced on Instagram. Attached to the announcement is a document from the US Treasury confirming this decision

This situation

26.February 2025. Philip Schwarm

Fear and paranoia in the SNS

What do the arrests of the middle and bantamweight progressive cadres really represent? How does Vučić militarize the party with this? And why its attraction is being demagnetized

Sanctions to NIS

26.February 2025. TS

From the left to the right pocket: The ownership structure of NIS has changed

A day before the sanctions against NIS were supposed to come into force, the ownership structure in this company was changed. Russia's Gazprom Neft has reduced its stake by six percent, but the question is whether this will satisfy the US, which is demanding that the Russians leave NIS

Student edict

25.February 2025. IN THE

Students published a detailed program of protests in Nis

The "Student Edict" protest, which is organized by students of Nis faculties, will begin on March 1 with gatherings at four locations. During the 18 hours of the program, participants will have the opportunity to attend plays, musical performances and speeches, and the end is planned in the early hours of the morning.

Student protests

22.February 2025. Jelena Djukic Pejic/DW

How Niš prepares for "pumping"

Thousands of people are offered free accommodation, hot food will be prepared, and the entire logistics is emerging. "And when was Niš not ready?" asked one DW interlocutor before the large student protest on March 1

Blockade of the bridge over the Nišava River

Protest in Nis

19.February 2025. TS

Hybrid war against students: Rising accommodation prices and fake reservations in Nis

The skyrocketing price of apartments in Niš fueled suspicions that it is being deliberately made difficult for students and citizens to come to the March 1 protest. In response to the surge in prices, many Nišlians have launched an initiative for free accommodation, but claim that "government bots" and this gesture of solidarity are trying to sabotage it with fake bookings

Closing of the plant in NIš

19.February 2025. IN THE

Southern News: What will happen to the Benetton land?

The departure of the Italian company "Benneton" from Niš brings uncertainty not only for the workers, but also for the future use of the land. Experts point out that the current urban plans do not foresee residential construction, and the presence of archaeological sites further complicates potential investments.

US sanctions on NIS

18.February 2025. KS

Kompas: NIS pays February salaries in advance

On February 19, the employees of the Oil Industry of Serbia will be paid their salary - in advance. Because banks then stop doing business with NIS due to American sanctions

Sanctions to the Oil Industry of Serbia

18.February 2025. Marija L. Jankovic

Time is ticking for NIS: What are you waiting for?

Numerous closed-door meetings are underway, and the question is whether any of them will produce a solution to the US sanctions against the NIS, which are set to take effect on February 25. What was the outcome of the meeting between Sergej Lavrov and Marko Đurić

Preparing for Niš

18.February 2025. Ma. J.

Big protest on March 1 in Niš: Nišlje offers free accommodation, transport and food

After it was announced that a large student protest will be held in Nis on March 1, overnight prices in this city skyrocketed. Nevertheless, the people of Nišlje have started organizing this event and have already gathered in a Facebook group where they offer free accommodation, transportation, and organize the preparation of food and drinks.