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CorD Magazine no. 256, February 2026 - CorD Magazine February 2026 Cord MagazineLeaders Meeting Point no. 256 Share FacebookTwitterEmail “CorD - 22 Years of Independent Thought and Inspiration” Comment Opinion Comment By Boško Jakšić Europe Locks Horns with Trump 3 February 2026 It was clear in Davos that the Europeans and Canadians were ready ...

Lev Weiss, CEO of BIG CEE reflects on how the company confronted shifting consumer behaviours, economic pressures and technological change, and emerged stronger by redefining what retail looks like today. 👇

Lev Weiss, CEO, BIG CEE: How BIG RedefinedRetail in 2025 - CorD Magazine With a series of strategic acquisitions and new retail park openings, BIG CEE strengthened its position as one of the key retail players in Serbia and the wider region. The company’s expansion created more than 1,000 new jobs and set new benchmarks for market growth In a year marked by both challe...

In our latest feature, Dr Una Sikimic from Alta Bank emphasized how trust, ethical leadership and accountability form the foundation of lasting success — in banking and beyond.

Dr Una Sikimić, Chairwoman of the Executive Board, ALTA Bank: Integrity as a Foundation of Success ALTA Bank is part of the strong and expanding ALTA Group. With nearly five decades of tradition, built on experience and stability, the bank is setting new benchmarks in the sector through digital transformation, modern financing models and a strategic regional footprint ALTA Bank is currently in a....

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CorD Magazine no. 255, January 2026 - CorD Magazine January 2026 Cord MagazineLeaders Meeting Point no. 255 Share FacebookTwitterEmail “CorD - 22 Years of Independent Thought and Inspiration” Comment Opinion Comment by László Krasznahorkai In Search of Hope in a Time Without Promises 23 December 2025 “If we fail to look at one another truthfu...

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CorD Magazine no. 254, December 2025 - CorD Magazine December 2025 Cord MagazineLeaders Meeting Point no. 254 Share FacebookTwitterEmail “CorD - 22 Years of Independent Thought and Inspiration” Comment Opinion Comment by Boško Jakšić The Legacy of Dayton 3 December 2025 Bosnia and Herzegovina remains far from the vision shaped after WWII — a ...

We’re excited to announce the release of the new Guide to the Montenegrin Foreign Investors Council (MFIC) 2025!

Your go-to resource for understanding key players, trends, and institutional dynamics shaping foreign investment in Montenegro. 🇲🇪

Dive into expert insights, data, and the latest developments.

Click here: https://cordmagazine.com/institutions/guide-to-montenegrin-foreign-investors-council-2025/

Did you know that one in three consumers in nightlife now opts for a premium beer?

In this interview, Pavel Erankevich, Managing Director at Carlsberg Serbia Group, outlines how the Serbian beverage market is evolving 👇

Pavel Erankevich, Carlsberg Serbia Group: Navigating in Changing Beverage Trends Carlsberg Serbia Group continues to innovate across categories, responding to changing consumer habits and the growing demand for low- and non-alcoholic drinks. Alongside sustainability and digitalisation, the company’s focus remains on quality, responsibility, and people In this interview for Cor...

November issue is OUT! 🙌

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CorD Magazine no. 253, November 2025 - CorD Magazine November 2025 Cord MagazineLeaders Meeting Point no. 253 Share FacebookTwitterEmail “CorD - 22 Years of Independent Thought and Inspiration” Comment Opinion Comment by Zoran Panović One Year Later 5 November 2025 Paradoxically, it is the government that has taken on a revolutionary character th...

A maestro’s final bow.

Gabriel Feltz (1971–2025) — a conductor whose music touched souls across borders. Feltz didn’t just interpret music, he connected people, emotions, and eras with his baton.

Beogradska filharmonija / Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra

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Gabriel Feltz (1971–2025): Addio Maestro - CorD Magazine Gabriel Feltz (1971–2025) left us far too soon, yet his music and spirit will forever remain inscribed in the history of the Belgrade Philharmonic and the cultural life of Serbia. A German maestro who made Belgrade his second home, he gave the orchestra discipline and confidence, but above all joy...

Dr Igor Končar reminds us that innovation starts with curiosity—and sails with courage.

In this , he talks about progress powered by knowledge, research, and the people bold enough to change the course.

dr Igor Končar: Wind in the Sails Swimming and paragliding were moments of solitude, introspection and personal struggle. Sailing is a shared experience – something we build together. On the yacht I have found a way to be a father, a husband and a friend Free time has never, for me, meant merely stopping work, but a space where I ...