Artemis & High-Tech Diplomacy: Serbia officially signed the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters, with Foreign Minister Marko Đurić calling it an “entry ticket” for Serbian institutes, scientists and industry to plug into the space programme and advanced technologies. US-Serbia Investment Push: The launch of the Serbia–United States Strategic Dialogue is set to unlock new cooperation, including MoUs on energy (gas interconnectors) and education (expanding Fulbright), with Serbian officials citing potential US investments up to $20bn. Energy Supply Scrutiny: Radio Free Europe reports EPS has imported over 4m tonnes of coal from Indonesia via a Chinese intermediary (Shenhua), raising questions about contract details and transparency. Hydropower Planning: Romania and Serbia signed an MoU to exchange information on the Djerdap 3 pumped-storage project, stressing compatibility with Iron Gates 1 and 2 and Danube navigation. Aviation & Competition: Wizz Air warns it could close its Belgrade base if Serbia’s planned airline maintenance/operations rules (from Nov 2026) aren’t resolved, arguing they would tilt the market toward Air Serbia. AI Governance Watch: Serbia is listed among founding members of China-backed WAICO, formed alongside Russia and others during WAIC in Shanghai, as global AI rulemaking splits into competing frameworks. Logistics & Food Trade: A report highlights prune-season delays and border bottlenecks affecting Balkan supply chains, with logistics costs cited as a major driver of final prices. Local Business: Belgrade’s new chicken restaurant Baboz opens after years of construction, adding another food-service option for the growing area.