Krstić

Milan Krsti from the Faculty of Political Sciences made this statement, adding that one should not expect that in today's talks between the two leaders in Geneva, the burning issues in the relations between the two countries will be resolved.

Krstic emphasizes that even five EU Member States do not recognize Kosovo's independence, nor does he expect a change in the format of the talks - organizing an international conference to address the Kosovo problem, for instance.

FM confirms Serbian cabinet will be reshuffled

BELGRADE -- Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic has said that there will be changes in the Serbian government by the end of January, "that is, the beginning of February."

"There will be a reshuffle, because (PM Aleksandar) Vucic likes it that way," he told the Belgrade-based Pink broadcaster.

Ex-finance minister "to set up consulting firm"

BELGRADE -- Former Finance Minister Lazar Krstić will help prepare a budget review, and then set up his own consulting firm with his closest associates, reports a daily.

The former minister of finance stays in Serbia, but will go into business for himself Krstić to found a consulting agency

BELGRADE: The former minister of finance Lazar Krstić will be assisting in preparations for balancing the budget, but will found his own consulting agency together with his closest associates after that, Blic sources claim

Minister: Changes to pension law necessary

BELGRADE -- Finance Minister Lazar Krstić said on Thursday that it was "necessary to introduce changes to the Law on Pension Insurance."

The goal was "to ensure the sustainability of the pension system and public finances as a whole," he said.

Minister: Tax evasion will no longer pay off

BELGRADE -- The new tax law marks the beginning of an aggressive campaign against the grey economy, tax evasion and under-collection of tax revenues, says Lazar Krstić.

Money donated to Serbia via the government’s PayPal account will be published on the government’s website and updated regularly to ensure transparency, Finance Minister Krstic said.

“All documents will have to be open to the public so that people can see exactly what the government spends the money on," he added.

"Strict measures" against gray economy announced

BELGRADE -- Minister of Finance Lazar Krstić announced on Tuesday "strict measures against the gray market."

According to him, "in the way the budget revenues could increase by EUR 500-700 million annually."