Tourism & Hospitality in Serbia
First Moxy Hotel Opens in Belgrade
American multinational hospitality company Marriott International has opened its first Moxy hotel in Belgrade, Serbia. The hotel – equipped with 131 guestrooms and two conference rooms – is located in the city centre, within one of the oldest cultural neighbourhoods of Belgrade. The design of the property is inspired by art and architectural moments of […]
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Bolstering Montenegro Tourism Infrastructure
CKB Bank Signs Project Financing Agreement for Kotor – Lovćen Cable Car
CKB Bank, a member of OTP Group, has recently signed a project financing agreement for the construction of the first cable car in Montenegro, with the company Kotor – Lovćen Cable Car. It was followed by the signing of the direct agreement with the Government of Montenegro. The successful completion of this transaction was facilitated […]
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Labour Law Breakfast: Presenting News Developments
On 20 June, our colleagues from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic, organised their second Business Breakfast in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The event took place in the Intercontinental Hotel. The event’s purpose was to present new developments in the field of labour law to current and prospective clients, and participants were eager to share their expertise […]
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Breaking News: Serbia Initiates Auctions for Awarding Market Premium for Solar and Wind
The Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia published the public call for auctions for awarding of market premiums (in the form of CfD) for wind and solar projects earlier today (Wednesday, 14 June 2023). As per an earlier announcement, the total quota for premiums amounts to 400MW for wind power plants […]
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AImpactHR Conference: Embracing AI for Effective HR Practices
At the very end of April, the AImpactHR conference took place in Belgrade, delving into the intriguing subject of artificial intelligence and its influence on the field of human resources. It was organized by O.U.R. HR, the organisation of HR professionals in Serbia. The conference stood out as the audience actively engaged in the discussions. […]
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Karanović & Partners Hosts Multilaw 2023 EMEA Regional Conference
On 2 and 3 June in Belgrade, Karanovic & Partners played host to the 2023 EMEA conference, organized by Multilaw, an international network of law firms. This regional gathering brought together legal professionals from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to exchange insights, discuss industry trends, and forge connections. Jon Heuvel, EMEA Regional Chair […]
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Karanovic & Partners at the Founding Conference of the Serbian Bankruptcy Law Association
On 2 June, the Serbian Bankruptcy Law Association held the Founding Conference in Belgrade, with the aim to promote the association’s work and foster developments in bankruptcy law and related disciplines. The event featured distinguished academic and legal experts who shared insights on various bankruptcy law topics, including the European Union and Serbia’s perspectives, limited […]
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Tax Breakfast: Tax Relief for Investments in Digital and Green Transition
On 30 May, our colleagues from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic, organised their first Tax Breakfast in Ljubljana, Slovenia. With an engaging and innovative topic, the event focused on exploring the tax relief opportunities available for investments in the digital and green transition. Our colleagues, Partner Igor Angelovski and Tax Law Expert Maruša Pozvek […]
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Transforming Transportation: Tender Published for New Railway Section Construction in North Macedonia
The Public Enterprise for Railway Infrastructure Railways of the Republic of North Macedonia – Skopje has published a contract notice for project implementation support and safeguard services for the construction of a new railway section from Kriva Palanka to the border with the Republic of Bulgaria (“Project”). The 24 km section is the last part […]
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Slovenian Case Law on the Validity of Agreements in Swiss Francs: A Closer Look at Recent Developments
In a recent consumer-oriented television program called Koda, our colleague from Ketler & Partners, member of Karanovic, Partner Minu A. Gvardjančič, shed light on the evolving landscape of Slovenian case law concerning the validity of credit agreements denominated in Swiss Francs. The discussion centered on the implications of recent judicial decisions and their impact on […]
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Karanovic & Partners Holds Another Workshop at the Faculty of Law
On 16 May, Karanović & Partners and the Faculty of Law at the University of Belgrade collaborated to host a workshop called “Competition Law Infringements in Practice” for law students at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Our Senior Associate, Stefan Savić, and Associate, Stefan Janković, shared their practical experience and offered valuable insights and advice […]
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Karanovic & Partners at the ESG Champions Conference
In a joint effort to recognize and promote exemplary Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the local market, AmCham Serbia, a non-profit business association and Kearney, a renowned global management consulting firm, organized a conference. The event, which took place on 30 May 2023 in Belgrade, aimed to shed light on successful ESG strategies […]
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Last Call for Registration to E-Government Services
In accordance with the 2021 amendments to the Law on Companies, delivery of electronic documents to Serbian companies shall be performed to the registered mail on the e-government portal (eUprava). All companies should register on eUprava’s website (https://euprava.gov.rs/) no later than today, 26 May 2023 – the registration procedure is rather straightforward and can be […]
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Business Breakfast on Competition Law Updates and Novelties in Practice
On 25 May 2023, Karanovic & Partners had the pleasure to organise a business breakfast, dedicated to the competition law. Our Partners Bojan Vučković and Bojana Miljanović Hussey held the panel on the novelties in the Serbian competition law practice. The opening topic was related to the increased activity of the Commission for Protection of […]
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Lights, Camera, Cannabis: Jim Belushi’s Documentary Explores Cannabis Legalization in Albania
American actor Jim Belushi met with the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to discuss the Albanian government’s initiative to legalize cannabis and the possibilities of exporting this product for medical purposes. In the season finale of the documentary series “Growing Belushi” (which aired on 10 May 2023), Prime Minister Rama outlines how his government is […]
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Croatia Extends Concession to Bina-Istra to Finalize the Construction of Istrian Y Motorway
On 10 May, the Croatian government signed an amendment to the concession agreement with the concessionaire Bina-Istra d.d. to finalize the construction of the Istrian Y motorway. It is the key infrastructure for the development of tourism and economy in Istria, connecting Pula with Umag and Rijeka. This amendment provides for the extension of the […]
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Below-Threshold Transactions under Scrutiny in the European Union, any Lessons for the Region?
Authors: Bojana Miljanović Hussey, Jovana Đorđević On 16 March 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“ECJ”) published its judgment on Towercast’s appeal against the French Competition Authority’s decision in Towercast’s case (Case No. C-449/21), confirming that abuse of dominance rules may equally apply ex post to transactions in which national and EU […]
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Karanović & Partners Continues the Series of Workshops at the Faculty of Law
A workshop titled “How to Strategize First Instance Litigation” was organized by Karanović & Partners on 9 May in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at the University of Belgrade. The event was designed for undergraduate and master’s law students as part of the Case Study course. During the workshop, Senior Associate Filip Šušulić and […]
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Petar Mitrović at Belgrade Energy Forum 2023
Belgrade Energy Forum 2023 was held on 8 and 9 May, with the aim to bring together leaders of the energy sector in Southeast Europe – decision-makers, power utilities, investors, financial institutions, consulting firms, technology providers, and non-governmental organisations – to discuss the perspectives of green energy in the region. Our Partner Petar Mitrović moderated […]
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Karanović & Partners at the Competition Law Roundtable in Sarajevo
On 25 April, a round table entitled “Competition Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Legal and Institutional Aspect” was held in Sarajevo, and Karanovic & Partners partnered up with the Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo, to organise it. Nihad Odobašić Independent Attorney at Law in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners participated in the event, […]
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