Serbia
China to intensify relations with Serbia after President Xi's landmark visit to Belgrade
Serbia is one of just three countries on President Xi Jinping's European tour.
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Serbia on anniversary of Belgrade embassy bombing
Serbia has become a key partner of China in Europe, benefitting from Chinese investments into infrastructure development and industrial production.
Think-tank warns UN vote on Srebrenica genocide could trigger Republika Srpska’s secession from Bosnia
Hudson Institute says move towards secession could in turn spark broader ethnic conflicts in Balkans.
Massive landfill fire in Serbia highlights urgent need for waste management investment in Western Balkans
Emergency crews are working round the clock to put out the landfill fire near Uzice, western Serbia.
Foreign investments spark surge in Serbia's auto parts manufacturing
Wave of investments into auto parts manufacturing now includes moves into electro-mobility.
Serbs see Russians as main ally, US as biggest threat
IRI’s Western Balkan survey also reveals Albanians and Kosovars most committed to EU and Nato membership; support flagging in other countries.
Serbia's new government to have ministers under US sanctions for Russia links
Former spy chief Aleksandar Vulin, dubbed ‘Moscow’s man’ in Belgrade, to join Milos Vucevic’s new cabinet.
CEE recovering but no full rebound in sight, says wiiw
Germany’s slow recovery is dampening growth prospects for Central and Southeast European economies.
Future of Emerging Europe’s hybrid regimes hangs in the balance
With Emerging Europe increasingly polarised between democracies and authoritarian states, it is unclear in which direction the hybrid regimes – which fall between the two camps – will go, says Freedom House.
Serbia takes aim at investment grade rating from S&P by end-2024
Earlier this month, S&P upgraded its outlook on Serbia to positive from stable, maintaining the country's 'BB+/B' ratings.
Serbs boycott referendum on removal of ethnic Albanian mayors in northern Kosovo
The appointment of ethnic Albanian mayors in four majority-Serb municipalities in northern Kosovo sparked protests in 2023.
US senators seek closer ties with Western Balkans to combat Russia's 'malign influence'
Members of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations warned of the risk of destabilisation in the Western Balkans since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Serbia's historic monasteries go green with solar energy adoption
Ten monasteries in Serbia have adopted solar power in recent years in a bid to increase self-sustainability and curb electricity expenses.
Serbia’s President Vucic, the prophet of doom
The Serbian president has repeatedly warned that the world could be heading for the worst conflict since WW2.
EBRD announces profit of €2.1bn in 2023
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant rebound in its financial performance, recording a robust profit of €2.1bn for the year 2023, up from losses of €1.1bn in 2022.
Vucic agrees purchase of Rafale fighter jets with Macron
Serbian president also underscored the potential for expanded cooperation with companies such as Thales and Airbus.
Crisis Group warns resolution of conflict between Serbia and Kosovo increasingly distant
There is “scant hope” of Belgrade and Pristina overcoming their difficulties and normalising relations, says a new Crisis Group report.
Southeast Europe urgently recruiting from developing Asia ahead of summer season
One of Europe’s poorest regions is tackling labour shortages by importing workers from as far away as Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Ex-defence minister Milos Vucevic to lead Serbia’s next government
Vucevic to take over Serbian government at time of heightened tensions with Kosovo.
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Council of Europe committee gives the nod for Kosovo's admission, angering Serbia
President Aleksandar Vucic has warned Serbia may quit the Council of Europe if Kosovo gains membership.