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The N1 news front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Key domestic stories include a report on a proposed loan for Luštica Development in Montenegro that was initially approved and then withdrawn by the government, an investigation into company interest in EXPO procurements…
Luštica Development planned a 15 million euro loan from Alta Bank, secured by Montenegrin coast property. The Montenegrin government initially approved the loan but later withdrew its consent.
A fire in the Stolovi mountains remains out of control, while the situation in Deliblatska Peščara is stable, with no settlements endangered.
President Vučić's tour is characterized by public receptions, visits, new promises, and the consistent public disciplining of his associates.
An investigation reveals the level of interest from companies in EXPO procurements, highlighting where competition exists and where there is only one bidder.
Božo Prelević comments that the newly formed body for combating terrorism appears unobjectionable on the surface, but suggests malicious intentions behind it.
The article discusses the issue of Belgrade's tram system relying on aging vehicles, calling it a 'thorn in the side' of the city's transportation.
Four separate traffic accidents in Niš resulted in injuries to five people.
Aleksandar Parandilović criticizes President Vučić's visit to southwestern Serbia, likening it more to a 'traveling propaganda circus' than a presidential tour.
A military vehicle collided with a motorcyclist near the Topčider barracks, causing traffic delays.
Residents in Gornji Milanovac and Čačak are experiencing water restrictions, with some areas without water for up to 12 hours.
An earthquake in Colombia has resulted in at least 132 fatalities, marking it as the most severe seismic event in recent years.
Young Serbians are increasingly opting for fields like psychology and medicine, while employers are finding a shortage of engineers, indicating a mismatch in the labor market.
KFOR forces have removed a checkpoint on the bridge over the Ibar river, raising questions about whether Kosovo police will assume security responsibilities.
