Serbia

Serbia

At least two workers killed in explosions at Serbian munitions factory

The deadly blasts occurred at a factory near Belgrade that produces rocket fuel and several other munitions.

23/11/2021

Scenes

Meet the Roma girl band empowering women and challenging stereotypes

In partnership with Media City

"The message we send is that a girl should be independent, strong, believe in herself, and have a goal and not marry early."

22/11/2021

Serbia

Rights groups in Serbia fear workers at Chinese factory were trafficked

Vietnamese workers at the first Chinese car tyre factory in Europe are shivering in barracks without heat, going hungry and have no money.

20/11/2021

Serbia

Serbia: Clashes over mural of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic

Several NGOs said they would gather to remove the mural on the International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism, but Serbia's police banned the rally.

10/11/2021

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Serbian police keep activists from Mladic mural

Police officers in Serbia's capital were deployed Tuesday to a large wall painting of convicted Bosnian Serb wartime commander Ratko Mladic that activists wanted to paint over.

10/11/2021

Sport

Best boxers crowned at AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships in Belgrade

In partnership with Aiba

The Cuban boxers were the most successful at the championships in Serbia claiming three gold and two bronze medals. They also received the trophy for Best team.

07/11/2021

Sport

Last rounds of AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship play out in Serbia

In partnership with Aiba

Watch the last rounds of the finals at the Štark Arena in Belgrade live from 18:00 CET on November 6.

05/11/2021

Sport

AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship finals get underway in Serbia

In partnership with Aiba

Watch the first rounds of the finals at the Štark Arena in Belgrade live from 18:00 CET on November 5.

05/11/2021

Sport

AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championship semi-final thrilled in Belgrade

In partnership with Aiba

After twenty-six fights at the semi-final stage of the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia, the winners will go on to determine thirteen champions over the weekend.

05/11/2021

Sport

AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship semi-finals kick off in Belgrade

In partnership with Aiba

Watch back 26 breathtaking bouts of boxing split across two sessions at the Štark Arena.

03/11/2021

Sport

The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships kicks off in Belgrade

In partnership with Aiba

The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships get off to a spectacular start with an opening ceremony full of stars and glamour.

27/10/2021

My Europe Series

Non-Aligned Movement: Serbia's Vucic is getting the band back together

Josip Broz Tito, Jawaharlal Nehru and... Aleksandar Vucic. Serbia's leader is making a pitch for the leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement.

15/10/2021

Serbia

New Serbian national holiday triggers unease across the Balkans

Serbia kicked off Unity Day with a display of military power and calls for all Serbs in the Balkans to unite under one flag.

15/09/2021

Serbia

Letting Balkan countries into EU is in bloc's interests, says Merkel

After Serbia, Merkel travelled to Albania where she meet the leaders of five other Western Balkan states that are striving for EU membership.

13/09/2021

Serbia

Austria and Serbia vow to stop Afghan refugees entering Europe

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that Afghanistan's neighbouring countries should accept refugees instead.

04/09/2021

Serbia

Serbian President slams Twitter over 'state-affiliated media' labels

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has challenged Twitter to delete his own account after the platform labeled several national media outlets as "state-affiliated".

18/08/2021

Serbia

Are smart surveillance cameras tacking citizens in Belgrade?

Digital rights activists say they have located at least 1,200 smart cameras around the city. Should citizens be concerned? #UnreportedEurope

10/08/2021

Travel News

Quarantine loophole sees major boost in tourism from India to Serbia

There has been an uptick in travellers from India in Serbia recently, as the country introduces visa-free travel.

05/08/2021

My Europe Series

How vaccine doubts have put the handbrake on Serbia's rapid rollout

Serbia's vaccine rollout was once one of the fastest in Europe. But vaccine scepticism has seen it slow significantly in recent months.

03/08/2021

Serbia

Stuck on Serbia's EU border, migrants try and try again to cross

Living in abandoned houses on Serbia's border with Romania and Hungary, many have tried to cross dozens of times. They claim they are caught and pushed back by police.

31/07/2021

Serbia

Multi-billion Rio Tinto mining project sparks protests in Serbia

“This project is a danger for our waters, our land, and our future,” said Nebojsa Zelenovic of NGO Action.

30/07/2021

Serbia

Belgrade residents tell rights court of nightlife noise 'torture'

Residents of the city's commercial areas have complained for years about deafening noise from bars, discos and night clubs. Faced with inaction from authorities, some citizen' associations have turned to the European Court of Human Rights.

21/07/2021

Serbia

Serbian rock festival goes ahead as partygoers check for coronavirus

The Novi Sad rock festival in Serbia went ahead without face masks or social distancing after all participants were screened for coronavirus.

11/07/2021

My Europe Series

Should citizens in Belgrade be concerned by newly installed surveillance cameras?

The installation of some 1200 smart surveillance cameras on the streets of Belgrade has raised concerns both in Serbia's capital and among some European Union institutions. What are they being used for and why are they upsetting digital rights activists?

09/07/2021

Serbia

Serbia denies any involvement in Bulgaria military plane crash

Serbia's Defense Ministry has said allegations they were involved in the crash of a Bulgarian military plane MiG-29 earlier this month are "inaccurate and malicious".

24/06/2021

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Scorching temperatures across Balkans cause disruption

Scorching temperatures across the Balkans caused significant disruptions, as people tired of COVID restrictions finally got a chance to get out of lockdowns and enjoy the summer weather.

23/06/2021