Latest news in Serbia? September 18th, 2026

Major developments and headlines in Serbia for September 18, 2026:

• Energy & Infrastructure: Masdar and Taaleri Energia officially inaugurated the 154 MW Čibuk 2 wind farm in the South Banat region. Combined with Čibuk 1, this brings the facility’s total capacity to 312 MW, establishing the largest operational wind power hub in Serbia and the wider Western Balkans.

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• Defense & Manufacturing: Details emerged surrounding Serbia’s opening of a joint drone production and assembly plant in partnership with Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems. Located in the Šimanovci industrial zone west of Belgrade, the facility will produce both tactical strike drones and long-range unmanned aerial vehicles for domestic military use and export.

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• Domestic Politics: Political campaigns are intensifying following President Aleksandar Vučić’s announcement that he will step down on September 27 to run as a candidate in the snap October 25 parliamentary elections. Opposition movements, including student-led coalitions and civic groups, have submitted their finalized electoral lists.

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