Serbia’s year-on-year inflation slowed to 1.9 percent in July, largely due to a significant decline in fresh fruit and vegetable prices, according to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) published by the National Bank of Serbia (NBS).

Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović said on Wednesday that the Danube’s water level was at a historic low, as was electricity generation at the Iron Gate hydropower plant, but that the system was stable and there was no reason for concern.

The non-governmental organization Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability (CRTA) said on Wednesday that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić had appeared live on television 49 times in the first 11 days of August, assessing that his presence was “as if he were campaigning.” “The president’s promises were broadcast by 25 television stations, including public broadcasters and channels with national coverage.