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Scholz asks Belgrade, Pristina to resolve Kosovo independence dispute

After visiting Kosovo and Serbia on Friday, the German chancellor will continue his tour of the Balkans with trips to Greece, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

Republic of North Macedonia

Summit looks to develop plan for mini Schengen zone in Western Balkans

It comes as countries in the region struggle to get the green light to join the European Union.

Russia

'Scandalous': Russia slams Serbia's neighbours as Lavrov visit blocked

Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their airspace, preventing Russia's foreign minister from visiting Serbia.

Serbia

Despite EU sanctions, Serbian president secures gas deal with Putin

The gas deal is likely to be signed during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Belgrade early in June.

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Serbia

Serbia’s capital Belgrade paralysed by hundreds of bomb threats

Police said that no explosive devices were found and it was not clear who was behind the purported emailed threats.

My Europe Series

Serbia journalists still fear abuse despite press freedom rise?

Critical journalists have faced rising violence and harrassment and few of the perpetrators have ever been brought to justice.

Kosovo

Kosovo's government says it will apply to join the Council of Europe

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said that his government will strongly object to Kosovo joining the organisation.

My Europe Series

Do Western Balkan countries like Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro all applied to join the EU more than a decade ago.

Germany

Germany calls for Serbia and Kosovo to return to negotiating table

"I want to contribute to the countries of the Western Balkans becoming members of the EU, and the precondition for peace and stability in the region is the agreement between Belgrade and Pristina."

Europe News

Serbia and Kosovo in talks to resolve number plate dispute

It comes after a temporary deal -- which allowed vehicles to cross the border if state symbols on the number plates were covered up -- expired.

Serbia

Kyiv rejects Serbian allegations about bomb threats on Russia flights

President Aleksandar Vučić has accused Ukrainian and other foreign intelligence services of being behind a series of hoax bomb threats on Air Serbia flights.

Switzerland

Serbian intelligence denies alleged murder plot on Swiss prosecutor

Dick Marty had investigated war crimes during the Kosovo War for the Council of Europe.

Serbia

Projections point to victory for Serbia's populist president

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and his populist right-wing party appeared headed to victory in Sunday's national election.

Serbia

Kosovo's PM says polling stations will be closed in Serbia elections

Ethnic Serbs in Kosovo were previously able to vote in Serbian elections but the Prime Minister says voting can only take place at a liaison office and maintains that the elections breach Kosovo's sovereignty.

Serbia

Eight killed in 'methane' accident at coal mine in central Serbia

Officials have launched an investigation to determine what happened.

Serbia

Ethnic Serbs caught in the crossfire amid Kosovo-Serbia voting row

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti says Serbia is trying to organise elections on its territory "as if our government did not exist”.

Serbia

Serbia's presidential and parliamentary elections explained

Voters will be busy in Serbia this Sunday with presidential, parliamentary and regional elections planned.

Kosovo

Kosovo Serb protest calls for voting rights in Serbia’s election

Demonstrators gathered in Mitrovica with banners reading “We want our human rights”.

My Europe Series

Euroviews. On Ukraine, Serbia is stuck between a rock and a hard place

Stuck between horror at the bloodshed and loyalty to its friend, Russia, Serbia has walked a delicate line.

Culture news

February 15 is Serbia's National Day, but what are they celebrating?

Celebrated as one of the most culturally and historically significant days for Serbia, Statehood Day was first recognised as a national holiday in 2001.

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