Nuclear Roadmap: Serbia’s Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Djedović Handanović says “Stage 1” of a national nuclear programme should be finished by mid-2027, with institutional readiness for technology choice by 2032 and first plant construction targeted for 2035, including environmental protection work aligned with IAEA milestones. EU Rule-of-Law Pressure: A European Parliament report warns Serbia’s EU progress is undermined by gaps between legal alignment and real implementation, calling for free and fair elections, stronger anti-corruption action, judicial independence and media freedom. Heat and Cooling Strain: A Brussels heatwave reportedly shut down parts of the European Commission’s cooling system, leaving some floors without air conditioning due to “extreme weather conditions,” highlighting how climate stress hits public infrastructure. Fruit Harvest Outlook: Serbia’s 2026 fruit production is forecast to reach up to 1.5 million tons, with record apricots and plums, but growers face low prices and limited storage, cooling and processing capacity. Mining and Land Restoration: DPM Metals says it will dismantle Bulgaria’s Ada Tepe processing equipment to support Serbia’s Coka Rakita gold project, while stressing responsible reclamation and restoration to Natura 2000 standards. Textile Sustainability Push: Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce (CCIS) and SIPPO are building a “Sustainable Textile Serbia” digital platform to help firms meet new EU sustainability rules, with publication expected by end of July.