Energy Security: Serbia’s NIS says it has secured about 350,000 tonnes of crude oil until July 1, while the government presses to get the company off the US OFAC sanctions list; licences were extended until July 1, allowing NIS operations and MOL talks with Gazprom Neft. Central Banking: The National Bank of Serbia reported record gross FX reserves of 29.9 bln euros at end-May, with net FX reserves also hitting a high, supported by international eurobond sales. Tech & Growth: A Belgrade-focused economic feature argues Serbia can build an “economy of the future” by turning strengths in engineering, ICT and AI into long-term partnerships across energy transition, digital infrastructure and regional connectivity. Banking & Savings: Interviews highlight how Serbian banks are pushing digital transformation and boosting formal savings, with AikBank and others pitching trust and customer experience as the next growth drivers. Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign ministry officials met counterparts from Kazakhstan and Slovenia, stressing stronger political and economic ties and support for Serbia’s EU path. Crime: A Serbian man was extradited to Massachusetts over a $1.4m stolen luxury watch trafficking case. Sports: Lionel Messi’s World Cup hat trick for Argentina against Algeria dominated headlines, tying him with Miroslav Klose on the all-time scoring list.