August 19 (SeeNews) - Following are some of the main stories in the online versions of Serbian media on Wednesday morning. SeeNews has not verified these reports and cannot vouch for their accuracy.
EMPORTAL
- Serbia’s government will suggest to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to implement long-term public sector reforms in an effort to curb public spending instead of raising taxes, Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic said. A mission of IMF experts is scheduled to arrive in Serbia’s capital on August 24 for the second revision of the country's two-year 3.0 billion euro ($4.3 billion) stand-by deal clinched with the global lender in March.
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- French retail chain Interex plans to open 10 stores in the Balkan region this year, two of which will be in Serbia, the company’s general manager for the Balkan region, Patrick Berthet, said. Interex has invested 30 million euro in the roll out of eight stores across Serbia since 2004.
- Slovenian company Novoline, which owns 94.49% in Serbian cargo shipping company Transped, has launched a squeeze out bid for the remaining share equity, Belgrade stock exchange data showed. The bid expires on September 7.
VECERNJE NOVOSTI
- Serbia’s continued economic reforms approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are the best short-term solution for the Balkan country while structural changes in the pension, health and education systems are needed in the long run, World Bank experts said after consulting with the IMF.
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