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Bosnia Serbs vote to keep disputed national holiday
Bosnian Serbs have voted overwhelmingly to keep January 9 as a national holiday in defiance of Bosnia’s highest court.Bosnian Serbs have voted overwhelmingly to keep January 9 as a national holiday in defiance of Bosnia’s highest court.
Bosnian Serbs defy top court to hold 'Statehood Day' referendum
Bosnian Serbs are voting on Sunday in a referendum over whether to maintain a disputed national holiday.Bosnian Serbs are voting on Sunday in a referendum over whether to maintain a disputed national holiday.
Belgrade hosts gay pride march under heavy police presence
Hundreds of people took part in a gay pride parade under tight police security in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Sunday.Hundreds of people took part in a gay pride parade under tight police security in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Sunday.
Flash mobs in Budapest one year after migrant fence went up
One year after a fence went up on the Hungarian-Serbian border to stop the flow of migrants, flash mobs have turned out in Budapest.One year after a fence went up on the Hungarian-Serbian border to stop the flow of migrants, flash mobs have turned out in Budapest.
On the Serbian-Hungarian border, refugees' long march to safety grinds on
One year on, and for international televisions and newspapers Röszke-Horgos isn’t news any more, but the situation in the Serbian migrant “jungle” is still quite…One year on, and for international televisions and newspapers Röszke-Horgos isn’t news any more, but the situation in the Serbian migrant “jungle” is still quite…
'Jealous' man guns down five, wounds 22 in Serbia cafe
Five people were killed and another 22 wounded on Saturday (July 2) when a man entered a cafe in northern Serbia and opened fire with an assault rifle he owned…Five people were killed and another 22 wounded on Saturday (July 2) when a man entered a cafe in northern Serbia and opened fire with an assault rifle he owned…
Divided Bosnian Serbs protest for and against the government
Tensions run high in Bosnia's autonomous Serb republic, but the demonstrations ended peacefully.Tensions run high in Bosnia's autonomous Serb republic, but the demonstrations ended peacefully.
Historic mosque re-opens, 23 years after being destroyed in the Bosnian war
The event on Saturday was an opportunity to project an image of tolerance in the multi-religious, multi-ethnic society.The event on Saturday was an opportunity to project an image of tolerance in the multi-religious, multi-ethnic society.
"Life was better then" - Serbs commemorate death of Marshal Tito
Serbs are celebrating the 36th anniversary of the death of Marshal Tito, the Communist leader of the former Yugoslavia, whose death sparked theSerbs are celebrating the 36th anniversary of the death of Marshal Tito, the Communist leader of the former Yugoslavia, whose death sparked the
Pro-EU Progressive Party claims Serbia's general election
The Balkan country looks set to continue along the path of austerity ands talks on EU membership.The Balkan country looks set to continue along the path of austerity ands talks on EU membership.
Serbia's pro-EU PM claims 'resounding' election victory
Serbia election is endorsement of pro-EU policy Poll sees return of ultra nationalists Serbia faces future of austerity Serbia’s pro-westernSerbia election is endorsement of pro-EU policy Poll sees return of ultra nationalists Serbia faces future of austerity Serbia’s pro-western
Serbians head to the polls in test of EU membership popularity
Serbians head to the polls on Sunday in snap elections that are being seen as a test of whether the country will move closer to the EU or RussiaSerbians head to the polls on Sunday in snap elections that are being seen as a test of whether the country will move closer to the EU or Russia
Shamim Sarif brings her novel "Despite the Falling Snow" to the screen
A sign of the times for sure, but after years in hibernation the Cold War thriller is back, and the latest addition to the genre is “Despite theA sign of the times for sure, but after years in hibernation the Cold War thriller is back, and the latest addition to the genre is “Despite the
War crimes prosecutors to appeal acquittal of Seselj
Last week’s shock acquittal of Serbian ultra-nationalist politician Vojislav Seselj is to be appealed by prosecutors at the International CriminalLast week’s shock acquittal of Serbian ultra-nationalist politician Vojislav Seselj is to be appealed by prosecutors at the International Criminal
Serbian nationalist Seselj acquitted of war crimes and crimes against humanity
Serbian politician faced three counts of crimes against humanity and six of war crimesSerbian politician faced three counts of crimes against humanity and six of war crimes
Serbia hit by widespread flooding
Critics say lessons have not been learned from the catastrophic floods of 2014Critics say lessons have not been learned from the catastrophic floods of 2014
New tear gas attack in Kosovo parliament
“What is happening today again in Kosovo’s parliament is a repetition of violent acts, in the highest institution of the country.” Those were the“What is happening today again in Kosovo’s parliament is a repetition of violent acts, in the highest institution of the country.” Those were the
Russian and Serbian presidents discuss bilateral ties
The Russian President met with his Serbian counterpart in The Kremlin on Thursday. Vladimir Putin and Tomislav Nicolic discussed Russian-SerbianThe Russian President met with his Serbian counterpart in The Kremlin on Thursday. Vladimir Putin and Tomislav Nicolic discussed Russian-Serbian
Rain-swollen rivers flood central Serbia
Swollen rivers in Serbia have flooded dozens of homes, land and roads prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people after heavy rainfall. LocalSwollen rivers in Serbia have flooded dozens of homes, land and roads prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people after heavy rainfall. Local
Serbia declares emergency due to widespread flooding
The authorities in central Serbia have declared an “emergency” after extensive flooding in the region. Rain swollen rivers have broken their banksThe authorities in central Serbia have declared an “emergency” after extensive flooding in the region. Rain swollen rivers have broken their banks
Serbia set for early election in April
Serbia is set for an early parliamentary election on April 24 after the government said it needed a stronger mandate to push through economic reformsSerbia is set for an early parliamentary election on April 24 after the government said it needed a stronger mandate to push through economic reforms
Running with tanks in Belgrade
Dozens have taken part in a peace run in Belgrade to raise awareness about those running away from the horrors of war.Dozens have taken part in a peace run in Belgrade to raise awareness about those running away from the horrors of war.
Bodies of killed Serbian hostages returned home from Libya
The bodies of two Serbian embassy workers, believed to have been killed in US airstrikes in western Libya, have been flown back home. The remains ofThe bodies of two Serbian embassy workers, believed to have been killed in US airstrikes in western Libya, have been flown back home. The remains of
FYROM reinforces border fence to limit refugees
Authorities in the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonian have begun reinforcing a barrier at its border with Greece in a bid to limit the numberAuthorities in the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonian have begun reinforcing a barrier at its border with Greece in a bid to limit the number
Former Man Utd skipper Vidic retires
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic announced his retirement from football on Friday, saying that injuries had taken their toll. TheFormer Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic announced his retirement from football on Friday, saying that injuries had taken their toll. The
Serbia: Epiphany swimming
The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrated Epiphany, a holiday that commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ, by holding liturgies and swimmingThe Serbian Orthodox Church celebrated Epiphany, a holiday that commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ, by holding liturgies and swimming
Serbia PM calls snap elections
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksander Vucic has called a snap election in a move to consolidate his leadership. No date had been set but March looksSerbian Prime Minister Aleksander Vucic has called a snap election in a move to consolidate his leadership. No date had been set but March looks
Young migrants attack Serbian border police... with snowballs!
Children, said to be migrants mainly from Syria and Iraq, enjoyed a playful snowball fight with a Serbian police officer on Tuesday (January 5) inChildren, said to be migrants mainly from Syria and Iraq, enjoyed a playful snowball fight with a Serbian police officer on Tuesday (January 5) in
Serbia: migrants face wintery conditions en route to the EU
Migrants and refugees are facing deteriorating weather conditions as they make their way to the EU via the Balkans. Despite cold and snow, almostMigrants and refugees are facing deteriorating weather conditions as they make their way to the EU via the Balkans. Despite cold and snow, almost
Serbian police arrest 80 in anti-corruption drive
Stepping up an anti-corruption drive, Serbian police have arrested 80 people, including a former minister. The ex head of the anti-corruption agencyStepping up an anti-corruption drive, Serbian police have arrested 80 people, including a former minister. The ex head of the anti-corruption agency