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Serbia Approves New Government Despite Ongoing Protests

Serbia's parliament has approved a new government despite protests. Student demonstrations against widespread corruption brought down the previous government.

Serbia Approves New Government Despite Ongoing Protests

Vucic Stages Counter-Demonstration in Belgrade to Show Strength

The protests against misrule and corruption have been going on for months in Serbia. Now, the heavily criticized President Aleksandar Vucic is counteracting with a manifestation of his own.

Vucic Stages Counter-Demonstration in Belgrade to Show Strength

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

The Bosnian Serb president Milorad Dodik is open to pausing the controversial laws that have been introduced – if the UN's high representative stops. .

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

Serbian Students Bike 1300 kilometers to EU Parliament Seeking Support

Serbian students are starting on Thursday a 1300 kilometers bike ride to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg to draw attention to the recent protests in the country. .

Serbian Students Bike 1300 kilometers to EU Parliament Seeking Support

Serbian Protesters Claim Sonic Weapon Used in Belgrade Demonstration

The Belgrade evening is lit up by thousands of phone screens. The sea of people gathered to protest against the government stands still for 15 silent minutes.

Serbian Protesters Claim Sonic Weapon Used in Belgrade Demonstration

300,000 in Protest Against the Government in Serbia

Hundreds of thousands of Serbs took to the streets of the capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest against the country's leadership. We have gathered on the streets to primarily express our total dissatisfaction after years of dictatorship, lawlessness and corruption, a 28-year-old man told AFP.

300,000 in Protest Against the Government in Serbia

Blockade against Serbian TV - students beaten by police

The atmosphere in Serbia is becoming increasingly infected. Hundreds of students are now blocking buildings that house state-owned TV channels.

Blockade against Serbian TV - students beaten by police

100 days of protests – motorway blockade in Serbia

University students in Serbia have blocked a bridge in the capital Belgrad to mark that it has been 100 days since 15 people died when a concrete roof in a train station collapsed in the city of Novi Sad. .

100 days of protests – motorway blockade in Serbia

Prime Minister Resigns After Massive Protests

Serbia's Prime Minister resigns after a few months of extensive protests in the country. .

Prime Minister Resigns After Massive Protests

After Sanctions: Serbia to Talk to Putin

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces that he plans to talk to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin since the USA has announced that it will impose extensive sanctions on Russia's energy sector – which affects a Serbian company. According to Vucic, the conversation will initially take place over the phone, but he will then "explore other ways to communicate", he said at a press conference.

After Sanctions: Serbia to Talk to Putin

Anger after Serbian party is excluded from Kosovo election

Kosovo's leading Serbian party, Srpska Lista, is not allowed to participate in the general election in February. Kosovo's election committee states that the party has been denied due to nationalism and close ties to Belgrad.

Anger after Serbian party is excluded from Kosovo election

Serbian Minister Resigns After Deadly Ceiling Collapse

A Serbian minister resigns after Friday's deadly ceiling collapse at a train station in Novi Sad in Serbia. Goran Vesic, minister for construction, transport and infrastructure, says in a televised statement that he will submit his resignation application to Prime Minister Milos Vucevic on Tuesday morning.

Serbian Minister Resigns After Deadly Ceiling Collapse

Many died when concrete roof collapsed at train station

The concrete roof at the entrance to a train station in Novi Sad in Serbia collapsed during rush hour on Friday. At least 14 people were killed in the accident.

Many died when concrete roof collapsed at train station

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe".

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

Serbia's President to Putin: Thanks for the Gas

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic spoke on Sunday by phone with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. The conversation was the first between the two leaders in two and a half years.

Serbia's President to Putin: Thanks for the Gas

Military Ties Established between Turkey and Serbia

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced during a visit to Serbia that the military cooperation between the two countries will be expanded. Erdogan's statement was made in connection with a meeting with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, where the Turkish leader also praised the contacts between the two as "a golden era".

Military Ties Established between Turkey and Serbia

EU signs lithium agreement with Serbia

EU has signed an agreement with Serbia on deliveries of the strongly demanded metal lithium, which is used, among other things, in electric vehicle batteries and mobile phones. Lithium is seen by the EU as an important piece in the green transition and with the agreement with Serbia, hopes are that it will be possible to further reduce dependence on China.

EU signs lithium agreement with Serbia

Man Dead – Attacked Police with Crossbow

A man has been shot to death by police at Israel's embassy in Serbia's capital Belgrad. He was shot after attacking the police with a crossbow, in what is described from an Israeli perspective as an attempt at a terrorist act.

Man Dead – Attacked Police with Crossbow