Europe and parts of Asia are experiencing extreme heatwaves and severe drought, leading to record low river levels, water restrictions, and multiple heat-related deaths. The prolonged high temperatures are also straining energy systems and impacting agricultural workers.
Critically low water levels in the Danube River are causing concerns across Central Europe, potentially leading to a temporary shutdown of the Pančevo Refinery in Serbia and revealing suspicious objects near Virte, Slovakia. Despite these issues, the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria continues to operate normally.
Police in Pančevo, Serbia, arrested three individuals from Vršac and one from near Subotica on suspicion of attempting to steal money from and injuring a 73-year-old woman.
Police in Pančevo, Serbia, arrested a 51-year-old man for threatening his wife and daughters with a pistol and insulting a police officer during his arrest, leading to his detention for up to 48 hours.
The "VIP Yachting" raft on the Tamiš river in Pančevo, Serbia, was set on fire overnight. Police suspect an unknown individual caused the fire, with reports linking the raft to Novak Nedić and a group involved in breaking up blockades.
Footballer Silvester Džasper, born in London, started his career at Fulham and is now successfully playing for Železničar from Pančevo, with discussions about his potential to play in the English Premier League.
A protest was held in Pančevo, Serbia, to show support for student Andrej Tanko, who is seen as a symbol of student resistance. The rector of the University of Belgrade, Vladan Đokić, also attended the rally to offer his support.
Serbian roads are experiencing traffic disruptions, with an altered traffic regime from Kuzmin to Sremska Rača until August 3rd. Additionally, the right lane near Pančevo Bridge is closed due to a traffic accident.
Belgrade will host the ninth Oboa Fest from June 27 to 30, while Pančevo will hold the 15th Klasik Fest from June 19 to 21. Both festivals promise a diverse program of classical music performances.
The courtyard and guesthouse of a monastery, which had been owned by Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) since the 1960s and used for offices, were returned to the Banat Eparchy on May 11.
The Pančevo Music Conference 2026 has unveiled its complete program, inviting musicians, producers, authors, and the public to gather in Pančevo at the end of May to explore the creation, life, and survival of music today.
The Serbian State Lottery announced that the Loto sedmica jackpot, worth 800,000 euros, was drawn in the 40th round, with the winning ticket purchased in Pančevo.
Serbian police have filed criminal charges against two companies from Pančevo and Ugrinovci, as well as against two responsible individuals from those companies, on suspicion of unauthorized provision of cable television services.
Plans for the upcoming reconstruction of the Pančevo Bridge have been detailed, outlining when the project will begin, what new structures will be built, and which existing parts will be demolished.
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has confirmed its intention to acquire Serbian oil company NIS, with negotiations underway. Serbian officials, however, have stated that MOL's current offer is not fully acceptable, citing concerns over the Pančevo Refinery's production.
A woman in Pančevo, Serbia, reportedly experienced severe trauma and gave birth to a stillborn baby after a doctor allegedly discharged her instead of admitting her to the maternity ward. She is seeking resolution for the tragic incident.
A teacher from Pančevo High School, who was recently fired, believes that political motives are behind her dismissal, amidst protests regarding the school's new acting director.
The Independent Union of Education Workers of Serbia announced a one-hour work stoppage at the 'Uroš Predić' Gymnasium in Pančevo. Teachers are demanding the appointment of a school board by the Assembly.
Two years after images of moldy walls in the Pančevo hospital's children's ward sparked outrage and promises of reconstruction from President Vučić, the department remains in a dilapidated state.
Tijana Bikar Jaćimović, a senior nurse from Pančevo who faced repression for supporting students, announced her departure from the Novo lice Srbije political party.
Forbes Serbia's weekly review covers top stories, including complaints regarding legalization applications and a pledge related to the Azotara plant in Pančevo.
Students in Pančevo, Serbia, announced an aid collection for firefighters and volunteers battling a blaze in the Deliblatska peščara (Deliblato Sands) region.
The prosecutor's office in Pančevo is seeking six months of house arrest for an individual suspected of illegal construction. This legal action targets unauthorized building activities in the area.
Police in Pančevo, Serbia, arrested four individuals suspected of robbing and injuring a 73-year-old woman in her apartment while masked and demanding money.
A fire that broke out in the Deliblatska Peščara special nature reserve has been extinguished, confirmed by the Pančevo fire and rescue brigade, though firefighters remain on the scene.
Police in Pančevo arrested a motorcyclist who was driving without a helmet and found to be under the influence of both alcohol and cocaine. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the incident.
The Srbija centar (SRCE) Pančevo city committee has highlighted a critical issue in the local healthcare system, stating that only two pediatricians are available to care for nearly 15,000 school children aged 7 to 18 in the city.
A mobile camper has begun operating in Pančevo, Serbia, and will tour the country to provide professional support and connect persons with disabilities and their families with relevant institutions, described by the minister as a 'program in motion'.
Students have blockaded a university and issued a call for a rally in support of Andrej Tanko in Pančevo. The students are demanding justice for Tanko.
The publisher of Informer was awarded the largest share of funds, nine million dinars for three projects, in this year's media competition organized by the City of Belgrade.
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the operating license for Serbia's NIS oil company for another 30 days until July 31, allowing the Pančevo refinery to continue processing crude oil.
Fisherman Miki Stanković caught a catfish approximately 210 centimeters long at the confluence of the Tamiš and Danube rivers in Pančevo, Serbia, describing it as a memorable struggle.
A new deadline has been set for Hungarian oil and gas company MOL to complete negotiations with Russian parties regarding the sale of their majority stake in Serbia's Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), raising questions about the future of the Pančevo refinery.
A monastery has been constructed within the Pančevo oil refinery, leading to discussions about the unusual juxtaposition of a religious site and an industrial complex. The situation highlights a stark contrast between two different worlds existing side-by-side.
Marina Jankulović, a member of the Freedom and Justice Party (SSP), announced that preventive health screenings for women in Pančevo have become a luxury. She stated that the local health center is struggling to provide these services.
According to the latest report from the State Lottery of Serbia, the loto jackpot of 800,000 euros was drawn in the 40th round of the game and went to Pančevo.
The Serbian Minister of Energy was reportedly seen near the Pančevo refinery, where "dragon's teeth" were being installed, marking new "red lines" for the facility.
Ranko Mimović has stated in an interview with the BBC that there are no plans to close the Pančevo refinery. This assurance addresses concerns about the future operations of the facility.
The long-standing debate over dual education continues in Pančevo, with experts arguing it complicates student learning while President Vučić promotes it as an incentive for investors.
Inspector Dušan Mitić, known for uncovering the Jovanjica cannabis farm case, has been transferred to work in Pančevo police. This move has been widely interpreted as an act of retaliation by the regime.
A five-year-old girl from Pančevo, Serbia, has died on April 1st from severe injuries sustained after being rescued by her father from a house fire on March 24th.
JKP 'Higijena' Pančevo suspects abuses in lawsuits related to stray dog bites, leading the City Public Prosecutor's Office to initiate proceedings against 10 individuals.
The Independent Union of Serbian Educators (NSPRS) has announced one-hour work stoppages next week at 'Uroš Predić' High School in Pančevo, protesting the failure to appoint a School Board.
According to Forbes Serbia, the lien on the entire stake in HIP Azotara Pančevo has been removed from the Pledge Rights Register, while Americans have initiated new court proceedings.
On the bank of the Tamiš, not far from its confluence with the Danube, stands a complex of brick buildings whose collapsed roofs are now overgrown with grass and weeds.
A documentary film titled 'The Price of Growth' was screened in Pančevo, Serbia, followed by a discussion on current ecological problems and the climate crisis.
The Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) has urged the public to support the editorial team of the Pančevo Si Ti portal. This call highlights concerns for media freedom and independent journalism.
Extremely low water levels in major European rivers like the Danube are causing significant disruptions to shipping routes and raising concerns about an impending energy crisis across Central European countries. The drought conditions have also revealed previously submerged World War II-era Nazi ships in the Danube.
Police in Serbia have arrested a 33-year-old man from the Pančevo area on suspicion of stealing 600,000 dinars, along with a video surveillance system and alarm, from a betting shop.
The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Pančevo announced that police have detained a 51-year-old man from Jabuka for up to 48 hours on suspicion of threatening his wife and children.
Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, stated that the regular operation of the Pančevo Oil Refinery is crucial for maintaining stability in the oil derivatives market.
Only two pediatricians are available to care for nearly 15,000 school-aged children in Pančevo, Serbia, highlighting a long-standing issue of neglected staffing policy.
Crews from the 'Putevi Srbije' company will be performing work today until 4 PM to inspect the access structures of the Pančevo Bridge in Belgrade, on the section from the steel structure of the bridge, Krnjača interchange to Bogoslovija.
Dragan Ignjatović, an inmate at the Pančevo Correctional Facility, claims he has been denied a special diet for nine months, despite having a legal right to it due to his celiac disease, while the prison administration denies these allegations.
Students blocking Belgrade's higher education institutions have announced a rally for tomorrow to support student Andrej Tanko, who was found guilty of obstructing an official and sentenced to six months of conditional house arrest by the Basic Court in Pančevo.
The Basic Court in Pančevo, Serbia, found electrical engineering student Andrej Tanko guilty of obstructing an official, sentencing him to six months of conditional house arrest, a verdict that has sparked public debate regarding the evidence.
Students in Pančevo protested after a court issued a conditional sentence to Andrej Tanko, an electrical engineering student, for the collapse of a canopy, arguing that he is the first to be convicted while those truly responsible remain unpunished.
Belgrade's ambitious linear park project, stretching from Kalemegdan to Pančevo Bridge, is progressing slowly and facing significant cost variations. The development is being implemented incrementally, leading to public discussion about its efficiency and expense.
Mol has not yet reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS, which operates the Pančevo refinery, with a former Serbian energy minister issuing a warning.
Serbian politician Dragan Đilas publicly questioned Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović regarding ongoing negotiations. He asked if there were talks for MOL to purchase NIS petrol stations and for Serbia to acquire the Pančevo refinery.
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) extended the operating license for Serbia's NIS refinery in Pančevo for 60 days, until June 16, raising concerns about its long-term future.
The Serbian oil company NIS has officially donated the historic Vojlovica monastery, along with its surrounding land in Pančevo, to the Serbian Orthodox Church. This significant transfer of property was confirmed by multiple reports.
Police evacuated a hotel in Pančevo during a seminar for opposition parties following an alleged bomb threat. The incident disrupted the gathering of political representatives.
Following a patient's appeal, more chairs have been acquired for chemotherapy treatment in Pančevo, Serbia, though issues like shared beds, inadequate drug preparation, and lack of MRI still persist.
Employees of 'Uroš Predić' High School in Pančevo, members of the Independent Union of Educators of Serbia, announced a one-hour warning strike for March 17 and 18, dissatisfied that the Pančevo City Assembly has not yet appointed the School Board.
The hearing for student Andrej Tanko has been postponed due to new evidence, a longer video recording of the incident in Pančevo, and a reclassification of the charge from assault to obstructing police.
A 33-year-old man from Požarevac, Serbia, stalked a 57-year-old woman from Pančevo for months, blackmailing her for explicit photos which he then sent to her family. Prosecutors are seeking imprisonment and mandatory treatment.
The City Board of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) in Pančevo criticized authorities for not allocating funds in the Vojvodina budget for the reconstruction of the children's ward at Pančevo hospital, despite earlier promises.
Forbes Serbia reports that a US company has registered a lien on Pančevo's Azotara fertilizer factory due to the current owner's debts, potentially leading to the factory's sale to settle the claim.
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Pančevo has filed an indictment against a 49-year-old individual for tax evasion, alleging that the budget was damaged by over 4.5 million dinars.