Media & Ownership Watch: Alpac Capital reached an agreement to buy Adria News Network from United Group, a deal that has triggered fresh concern from the European Federation of Journalists about uncertainty for outlets like N1, Nova S, Vijesti and Danas, with more than 1,000 media workers and 16m+ audience potentially affected. Energy & Infrastructure: Serbia is moving on gas security with plans for new interconnections with North Macedonia and Romania within two years, while the state has also started the formal Environmental Impact Assessment process for a Hungary–Novi Sad oil pipeline (113 km) after Hungary confirmed it won’t join the cross-border procedure. Rail & Regional Connectivity: Serbia published details for a high-speed Corridor 10 upgrade through North Macedonia under the ESPOO EIA framework, aiming to replace slow tunnels and modernize the line toward Greece. Mining & Exploration: Mundoro Capital and BHP are continuing intensive copper and gold exploration near Bor, with lab results expected in June for the Skorusa project. Capital Markets / FX: Serbia and China’s central banks signed a new EUR 630m bilateral currency swap agreement, reinforcing local-currency trade and financing cooperation. Diplomacy for Business: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed spoke with Aleksandar Vučić about expanding ties under the UAE–Serbia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, including renewable energy. Corporate Dealmaking: Regener8 secured 100% ownership of the Srebrenica North polymetallic project in Bosnia, clearing the way for maiden exploration toward drill-ready targets.