Serbia

A prominent Belgrade businessman, owner of Taneo Group, has been arrested on suspicion of forging official documents and laundering €4.9 million. This high-profile arrest comes as the government faces renewed criticism over its 'Expo' apartment project in Surcin, with opponents calling it a political maneuver ahead of upcoming elections. Separately, an investigation is highlighting delays in the Makiš-Mladenovac water supply project, leaving hundreds of thousands of Belgrade residents reportedly without tap water.

The country is also grappling with the severe consequences of an ongoing drought, which has led to record low levels for the Danube River, impacting navigation, energy, and agriculture. The receding waters have also revealed historical artifacts in riverbeds, including World War II remnants and sunken German ships. Meanwhile, wildfires, though calmer overnight, remain active in Deliblatska Peščara, affecting a significant area.

In tragic news, a young boy succumbed to injuries after falling from a horse during a competition in Kovilovo. On the sports front, basketball club Partizan has announced the signing of an NBA starting guard, while football coach Dragan Stojković 'Piksi' is reportedly close to returning to the national team.