Serbia
Serbian students allege police deployed toxic gas at protest
Students at the University of Novi Sad said that independent laboratory tests showed police had used a banned form of tear gas against demonstrators during clashes earlier this month.
EU rebukes Serbian president for calling European Green Party leaders 'scumbags'
Vula Tsetsi and other Green Party officials took part in an anti-government protest in Serbia's Novi Sad.
Serbian president promises flying cars by 2026
Aleksandar Vucic says flying cars will debut in Serbia ahead of Expo 2027 in Belgrade, which will showcase the country’s modernisation strategy.
Serbia records lowest support for EU in Western Balkans, survey shows
Just 33% of respondents in Serbia backed EU membership, compared with 91% in Albania and 69% in North Macedonia.
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Serbia pushes for gas deal in Beijing meeting with Putin
Russia remains a key supplier of energy to Serbia and an ally in Belgrade’s dispute with Kosovo, despite strains in their relationship over the war in Ukraine.
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BALKAN BLOG: One step forward, two steps back in Kosovo's deadlocked parliament
Kosovans are running out of patience with the political crisis that has persisted since the February general election, taking its toll on the country’s economy.
Future 500 Forum to tackle Europe’s chronic scale-up gap
As Europe lags Asia and the US on competitiveness, a new initiative aims to give Central and Southeast Europe’s most promising companies a shot at becoming global champions, co-founder Stjepan Orešković tells bne IntelliNews.
BALKAN BLOG: Vucic's letters from Belgrade
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's letters and interviews published by international media outlets are part of a counter-offensive against hyperbolic portrayals of his country as sliding into outright authoritarianism.
Serbian police use pepper spray to disperse protest in Novi Sad
Protests have turned violent in recent weeks, with confrontations between pro- and anti-government groups and the police.
US grants Serbia’s NIS sixth sanctions waiver
The delay follows recent US-Russia talks in Alaska, which may have influenced Washington’s decision.
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INTERVIEW: From cinema to Serbian police cell in one unlucky “take”
An Italian software engineer caught in Belgrade’s August protests recounts a night of mistaken arrest and police violence in the city’s tense political climate.
Serbia caps retail margins, cuts loan rates to fight inflation
Belgrade aims to ease economic strain that has contributed to a wave of anti-government protests in recent months, reflecting broader dissatisfaction with the political climate and living conditions.
Brussels warns Kosovo putting relations with EU at risk by excluding Serb parties from elections
EU statement says "inclusive" elections are crucial for future relationship between Kosovo and the bloc.
Serbia reportedly seeks foreign workers for Stellantis plant
Serbia is looking to bring in foreign workers from Nepal and Morocco to support operations at the Stellantis car factory in Kragujevac, amid labour shortages and limited local interest in factory jobs.
Serbia in talks with Russia on long-term gas deal
Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic says Serbia is in advanced negotiations with Russian energy giant Gazprom.
Western Balkans gradually gaining on EU economies, but Ukraine falls further behind
Bruegel study finds all candidates and potential candidates except Ukraine have converged somewhat towards the EU average in GDP per capita terms.
Ruling SNS calls for rallies across Serbia
Serbian Progressive Party urges its supporters to turn out in response to ongoing anti-government protests and growing civil unrest.
EU calls for restraint amid violent protests in Serbia
Clashes between protesters, riot police and pro-government supporters have escalated over the past week.
Protests enter a dangerous new phase in Serbia
Violent clashes between anti-government demonstrators, regime supporters and riot police have become a nightly occurrence.
Telekom Srbija to issue new round of bonds
State-controlled telco plans to issue up to €1.2bn in corporate bonds over the course of 2025 and 2026.