Serbia

Serbian president meets EU leaders in Brussels as protests continue to grow

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 26, 2025

The talks are part of a broader diplomatic push to strengthen Serbia's ties with Western partners amidst mounting domestic unrest.

Who will be Serbia’s next prime minister?

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 25, 2025

Among the potential successors to Milos Vucevic are Finance Minister Sinisa Mali, former PM Ana Brnabic and Foreign Minister Marko Djuric.

Serbian opposition leader shot at in his apartment

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 24, 2025

Dr. Dragan Milic's Citizens' Group is a vocal opposition force against the ruling Serbian Progressive Party in Serbia's third city Nis.

Serbian deputy PM thanks Russian spy agencies for support during protests

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 23, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin is a staunch proponent of Serbia's close ties with Russia.

Serbian biotech Dren Bio sold to Sanofi for $1.9bn

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 20, 2025

Acquisition highlights the growing international recognition of innovations emerging from the Southeast Europe region.

Serbian president has dinner with Nato chief in Brussels

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 20, 2025

Meeting comes at a time of rising political tensions in the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia.

Russia's leading discount store Fix Price to move into Serbia

Ben Aris in Berlin March 19, 2025

Russian discount retailer Fix Price is preparing to enter the Serbian market, with plans to open several stores by the end of 2025. This marks the company's second attempt to establish a presence in Europe.

Serbian government resigns

bne IntelliNews March 19, 2025

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic formally resigned on March 19, paving the way for a potential early election in June, as mass protests continue to challenge the government

Several EU countries back push to fund Prague-based RFE/RL in response to Trump axeing it

Albin Sybera in Prague March 19, 2025

Member states want EU to fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Agency for Global Media.

Albania, Croatia and Kosovo sign trilateral military alliance declaration

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje March 18, 2025

Declaration angers Serbia, where foreign ministry calls it a "provocation" and accuses signatories of undermining regional stability.

Serbian president sparks outrage with visit to Kocani fire victims

bne IntelliNews March 18, 2025

The president's ill-advised publicity stunt backfired spectacularly, with many accusing him of exploiting the tragedy for political gain.

Serbia invites FBI to investigate use of sonic weapon at protest

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 17, 2025

Videos posted social media show protesters scattering after a loud sound, with some speculating that it was caused by a sonic cannon.

Southeast Europe erupts in weekend of protests

bne IntelliNews March 16, 2025

Protests in Serbia, Georgia and Hungary reflect mounting discontent over corruption and democratic backsliding, while Romanians turn out to show commitment to EU values in face of rising far right.

Serbians call for systemic change at country's largest-ever protest

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 16, 2025

Around 300,000 people flooded the streets of Belgrade in an unprecedented display of discontent with President Aleksandar Vucic's government.

Serbia could be heading for elections after largest protest in history

bne IntelliNews March 16, 2025

Serbia could be heading toward snap elections after the country saw its largest protest in history on March 15, raising pressure on the government and President Aleksandar Vucic to respond.

Serbian police reportedly use sonic cannon against protesters

bne IntelliNews March 16, 2025

Video footage shows protesters scattering during the 15-minute silence to honour the victims of the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse.

Over 100,000 people gather in Belgrade for mass protest

bne IntelliNews March 15, 2025

Students, workers and farmers travelled to Belgrade for Serbia's largest protest in decades.

COMMENT: Meeting protesters’ demands would improve Serbia’s investment climate

Nina Miholjčić Ivković in Belgrade March 15, 2025

Serbian officials have accused protesters of damaging the economy, but meeting the demands for more efficient institutions and a stronger judiciary would improve the investment climate in the long-term.

Serbia braces for largest protest in years as students march on capital

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 14, 2025

Serbia's government is preparing for significant unrest ahead of the demonstration with tensions already rising in Belgrade.

Serbian students block public broadcaster RTS for 22 hours

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade March 11, 2025

Protesters spurred by anger over what they perceive as biased coverage of anti-government demonstrations by the public broadcaster.

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