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An official delegation of the City of Novi Sad, consisting of Deputy Mayor Đurađ Jakšić and Assistant to the Mayor Ivan Siler, visited Pécs from August 31 to September 2 on the occasion of the City Day celebration, continuing more than a decade and a half of fraternal relations and cooperation.

The Mayor of Novi Sad Žarko Mićin attended this evening’s ceremonial event marking Saint Stephen's Day, the national holiday of the Hungarian community in Serbia, held at the Novi Sad Theatre.

The City of Novi Sad has officially been awarded the title of European City of Sport for 2026 by the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES Europe). In the official letter of congratulations sent to the city, the President and founder of ACES Europe, Mr. Gian Francesco Lupattelli, stated that Novi Sad received this recognition due to its exemplary sports policy, widely accessible sports programs, high-quality infrastructure, and strong commitment to health, education, inclusion, and the promotion of respect.

The Mayor of Novi Sad, Žarko Mićin, welcomed the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Jan Bondy, at the City Hall. This was Ambassador Bondy’s first official visit to Novi Sad.

During the meeting, Mayor Mićin emphasized that Novi Sad is the IT hub of the region and, as the European Youth Capital in 2019 and the European Capital of Culture in 2022, and a candidate for European City of Sport in 2026, it represents a city with exceptional potential for cooperation with cities from the Czech Republic.

The Mayor of Novi Sad, Žarko Mićin, together with the President of the City Assembly of Novi Sad, Dina Vučinić, presented the Vidovdan Awards in the Ceremonial Hall of the City Hall to students from Novi Sad’s primary and secondary schools who won prizes at national and international competitions during the past school year. The award consists of a certificate of commendation and a monetary prize.

Press conference was held in the Ceremonial hall of the City Hall in Novi Sad regarding the City’s candidacy for the prestigious title of European City of Sport 2026, organized by the Federation of European Capitals and Cities of Sport (ACES Europe).

Speakers included the Mayor of Novi Sad, Žarko Mićin, City Council member for Sports and Youth, Tatjana Medved, as well as members of the ACES Europe evaluation committee Isabelle Bonnal, Berislav Čižmek, and Fabrizio Santangelo.

Today in Shanghai, Novi Sad Mayor Žarko Mićin met with SHAC Automotive Industry Deputy General Director Gong Min and toured the company's R&D facility, which is putting 40 million euros into establishing a manufacturing facility in Novi Sad.

The opening of the 4th China-Central and Eastern European (CEEC) Fair was attended by Novi Sad Mayor Žarko Mićin. In addition to nine nations, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, the fair is attended by fourteen Central and Eastern European nations. At the Expo, 8,000 distinct specialty items are being promoted. With items from the food and beverage, cosmetics, and veterinary categories, 48 exhibitors will represent Serbia. IT firms will also be there.

The China-Central and Eastern Europe Mayors' Forum is being held in the Chinese City of Ningbo today, and Novi Sad Mayor Žarko Mićin addressed to the attendees. Mićin discussed the most significant initiatives and investments as well as Novi Sad's potential for growth, culture, and the economy.

Today, in the Ceremonial Salons of the Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad Mayor Žarko Mićin met with British Ambassador H.E. Edward Ferguson. On this occasion, the Mayor said he was pleased the Ambassador was attending the conference "One Region, One Market – A Step Towards the EU Common Market," stating that it is crucial to promote and expedite trade, economic cooperation, and interaction in Europe.

Among Novi Sad's twin cities, Norwich has one of the longest and most productive collaboration, Mayor Mićin said.

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