The Central Bank (CBCG) should, due to the current situation caused by the coronavirus, make a decision that will enable the temporary suspension of loan payments (moratorium) for a period of three months, "Vijesti" learned unofficially from several sources.
The moratorium would imply the principle of voluntariness, which means that bank clients who want to can agree with the bank to continue repaying their loans regularly.
The bank will not charge default interest during the moratorium. In addition to loans, the moratorium should also cover the contracts of citizens and businesses with leasing companies.
Last week, the CBCG officially told "VIJESTI" that it proposes to banks to monitor the operations of their clients and, in the event that they run into problems caused by the corona virus pandemic, to help them by aligning the repayment terms of existing obligations and new loans with their capabilities.
The moratorium should be part of a package of financial measures to help citizens and the economy, whose adoption was announced today by Prime Minister Duško Marković. Among the possible measures is the postponement of the payment of tax obligations, and they specify what this will entail.
"Vijesti" was unofficially informed that several models are being considered to protect those who are affected by the measures due to the threat of the coronavirus, and to take care to find a measure in everything in order to preserve public finances.
The measures that need to be adopted are done jointly by the Government, CBCG, employers and bankers.
Two days ago, the National Bank of the Republic of Serbia (NBS) introduced a moratorium on loans for three months.
"During the state of emergency, the bank, as well as the lessor, will not calculate default interest on overdue and unpaid claims and will not initiate enforcement or compulsory collection procedures, nor will they undertake other legal actions with the aim of collecting claims from clients. It will not be possible to claim compensation from the debtor for any costs related to the implementation of the adopted regulations", announced the NBS.
The obligation of Serbian banks is to publish the notification of the offer of delay in repayment of obligations on their internet presentations, which will be considered that the notification has been delivered to all clients. If the client does not reject the offer within ten days from the publication of the notice, it will be considered that he accepts the moratorium without any obligation to go to the bank.
Yesterday, the civil movement URA presented to the Government and the Central Bank of Serbia a proposal for measures to delay the repayment of loans, which is identical to the Serbian model.
Some merchants and pharmacists increased prices
The market inspection determined in the controls from last Monday to yesterday that 14 stores increased the prices of food products, and five pharmacies increased the prices of disinfectants - medical aclohol (96% and 70%) and asepsol spray. This was announced yesterday by the Directorate for Business Inspections (UIP), which controlled 184 stores and 105 pharmacies. It was established that there are no irregularities with regard to price marking at controlled merchants and pharmacists. "In 170 cases, during the control of commercial establishments, there was no change in the retail price of flour, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, rice, pasta, fresh meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, edible oil, baby food, baby diapers, laundry detergent and dishes, soap", it was announced from the UIP
As explained, price formation on the drug market is free, except for drugs that are prescribed and issued at the expense of mandatory health insurance.
The Ministry of Economy said that price increases are legal, but they warned merchants and pharmacists not to do it, and if they continue this practice, the state will limit prices by order. The governments of Serbia, Croatia, Republika Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina have limited the prices of some products.
Inspection closed 30 restaurateurs, bookmakers obey orders
In the first two days of this week, the Tourist Inspection intensified the control of catering establishments, within which it closed 30 establishments in five cities, because they did not respect the Government's measure on the prohibition of work.
The UIP announced that 10 catering facilities were closed in Podgorica, eight in Budva, six in Herceg Novi, four in Mojkovac and two in Bijelo Polje.
The operation of casinos, casinos and betting shops in Podgorica was controlled. The inspectors found that the Government's order is being followed.
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