Smarter Transport for the Western Balkans: An Interview with Matej Zakonjšek

Matej Zakonjšek
Transport is more than infrastructure—it connects people and builds opportunities. In this interview, the Transport Community outlines how it is integrating Western Balkan transport with the EU, modernising rail, reducing border delays, and promoting sustainable mobility. From Green Lanes to the Belgrade–Niš railway, EU-backed projects are transforming the region’s connectivity, while smart mobility and clean urban transport remain key priorities. The vision: a seamlessly connected Western Balkans as part of Europe’s sustainable future.
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SmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban Wastewater

SmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban Wastewater
Water scarcity and outdated wastewater systems threaten cities and industries across the Western Balkans. The SmartWaterTwin project aims to transform wastewater from a burden into a valuable resource. By applying circular economy principles, the project enables energy, nutrient, and water recovery. It provides tools, training, and a digital HUB to guide municipalities and industries toward sustainable water management. This approach strengthens local capacity while aligning with EU and climate goals.
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Future-Proofing the Region: Insights from Bloomberg Adria Serbia

Bloomberg Adria Serbia
Bloomberg Adria Serbia: Sustainable Strategies brought together leaders from business, finance, and government to explore practical pathways to climate action. From green finance and energy-efficient AI to ESG-driven urban mobility, the event showed that sustainability is now a strategic, not symbolic, priority. Author: Semyon Gudkov, Sustainability Analyst and Founder of the NGO Pulse Urban Alliance
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Beyond the Stage of the ITS European Congress 2025: Technologies in Motion, Ideas in Action

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From self-driving shuttles to lidar at intersections, the ITS European Congress 2025 brought smart mobility into the spotlight — with clarity, ambition, and real traction. Earlier, we have summarised the key themes and insights from the ITS European Congress 2025…

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Mobility Today: Interview with Joost Vantomme on the Future of Smart Transport

Joost Vantomme

As the 2025 ITS Congress approaches, we conducted an interview with Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe, to explore what makes this year’s gathering in Seville a milestone for intelligent mobility. With over three decades of experience at…

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