Vecernje Novosti – State Media Monitor

In 2019, Media 026, a company owned by Boban Rajić, bought a majority stake in Novosti, the publisher of the newspaper. Previously, Večernje Novosti had been a state-owned media outlet, majority owned by Štamparija Borba, a state-run printing house.

Media assets

State Media Matrix Typology

Ownership and governance

As of the latest available information, Novosti AD (also “Kompanija Novosti a.d.”), which publishes Večernje Novosti, is 100% owned by Media 026 (of which Boban Rajić is the ultimate owner). Rajic is a businessman known for his support to the SNS, the party in government. Media 026 also owns 50% of Politika.

Source of funding and budget

For 2024, according to the company’s consolidated financial statements, Novosti a.d. reported €8.69 million in revenue, with net income of approximately €0.01 million. Assets were around €6.02 million, equity about €1.05 million, with some 190 employees.

Editorial independence

The paper continues to be characterized in much of the media and academic commentary as pro-government / pro-SNS, aligned with the ruling party.

September 2025