Serbia Finance Ministry Funds Belgrade to Clear Apoteka Beograd Salary Arrears

The Serbian Ministry of Finance has transferred funds to the City of Belgrade to pay outstanding salaries and severance to employees of Apoteka Beograd, a state-owned pharmacy chain. This follows a period of financial distress at the company, and the move signals government intervention to address public-sector wage arrears. The full scope of the arrears and the total number of affected employees remain unclear.