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In Belgrade, hundreds of Santas on motorbikes in honour of children

The Santa motorbikers gathered outside the Municipal Assembly in Serbia's capital on Saturday, before heading to a home for disabled children.

30/12/2024

Europe News

Serbian court sentences parents of teenage school shooter

The boy’s father received 14 years and six months in prison for child neglect and endangering public safety, while his mother was sentenced to three years for neglect.

30/12/2024

Europe News

Serbian prosecutors indict 13 over deadly canopy collapse

The suspects face charges of endangering public safety and improper construction practices, with potential prison sentences of up to 12 years.

30/12/2024

Europe News

Student movement in Serbia demands accountability for Novi Sad tragedy

Daily street protests demand accountability for the collapse of a concrete awning at a train station in Novi Sad nearly two months ago, which killed 15 people.

27/12/2024

Serbia

Serbian students rally again over deadly train station awning collapse

Serbian students protested outside the prosecutor's office in Belgrade, demanding justice for a train station awning collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15, blaming corruption and sloppy work.

25/12/2024

Serbia

Tens of thousands of Serbs protest against President Aleksandar Vucic

Students and farmer unions organised the rally against President Aleksandar Vucic at a central square in Serbia's capital Belgrade on Sunday.

22/12/2024

Europe News

Serbia accused of using spyware to surveil journalists and activists

Serbian authorities have rejected the claims they used forensic tools from Israeli company Cellebrite and bespoke spyware for illegal surveillance, calling them "nonsensical".

16/12/2024

Europe News

Vučić: US to sanction Serbia's oil company due to Russian ownership

Gazprom and its subsidiary Gazprom Neft own 6.15% and 50% of NIS respectively, with the remainder of the shares belonging to the government and other smaller shareholders.

14/12/2024

Serbia

UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans' racist behaviour

Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game.

13/12/2024

Europe News

Student-led protesters in Serbia rally against populist government

The protests initially erupted last month after a concrete canopy collapsed at a railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad killing 15 people.

13/12/2024

Europe News

Serbian president agrees to protesters’ demands after weeks of unrest

Aleksandar Vučić's pledge contrasts with a video he released on Tuesday, in which he accused foreign powers of financing the protests.

12/12/2024

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Serbian students block access to universities

Today, more than thirty public faculties at four Serbian universities were blocked by students, while the demonstrations continue to intensify.

11/12/2024

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No comment: 15 minutes of noise in Novi Sad for the 15 lives lost

Demonstrators in Novi Sad, Serbia, protested on Tuesday the tragic collapse of a station awning that killed 15 people, calling for justice. They also demanded the release of activists and the resignation of Mayor Milan Đurić, making a loud protest for 15 minutes.

03/12/2024

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Fistfights in Serbia's parliament over awning collapse at rail station

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between the ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday, weeks after a deadly awning collapse at a rail station sparked tensions in the Balkan state.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Serbia arrests 11 people over deadly awning collapse at train station

Demonstrations against the government are ongoing in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, with protestors denouncing corruption and a lack of transparency.

21/11/2024

Europe News

Protests continue in Serbia over deadly train station awning collapse

The incident in Novi Sad, which left 15 dead, has triggered a wave of protests against the authorities over the past weeks.

20/11/2024

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No Comment: Eggs thrown at Euro Lithium Balkan headquarters in Serbia

The residents of Valjevo in Serbia are opposed to a lithium mine project near their town.

13/11/2024

Serbia

Thousands march in Serbian capital demanding prime minister resigns

Surveillance camera footage of the collapse showed the massive canopy on the outer wall of the station building crashing down on the people sitting below on benches or going in and out. Government officials have promised full accountability.

11/11/2024

Balkan Trip

Serbia’s medieval gems: Manasija Monastery and Smederevo Fortress

In partnership with Arena Channels Group

In this episode of Balkan Trip, we explore the architectural treasures of medieval Serbia, with visits to the remarkable Manasija Monastery and the grand Smederevo Fortress along the Danube River.

11/11/2024

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Violent protests erupt in Serbia after train station disaster

Protests in the Serbian city of Novi Sad over a fatal rail station canopy collapse escalated as a group threw bottles and bricks at the headquarters of the Serbian Progressive Party, spraying red paint on leaders' posters.

06/11/2024

Serbia

Thousands protest in Novi Sad over fatal rail station awning collapse

Demonstrators gathered in Serbia's second-largest city and regional capital on Tuesday evening after a rail station awning collapse killed 14 people, demanding accountability from officials.

05/11/2024

Balkan Trip

Exploring Serbia’s north: pumpkins, Palić lake, and Subotica’s charm

In partnership with Arena Channels Group

In this episode of Balkan Trip, we head to northern Serbia for Kikinda’s pumpkin fest, Palić Lake’s scenic charm, and Subotica’s stunning architecture.

04/11/2024

Europe News

Serbian protesters demand arrests after train station canopy collapse

The concrete canopy that ran along the front of the railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad collapsed suddenly on Friday, landing on people who were sitting on benches or passing through the building’s entrance.

04/11/2024

Europe News

Vigil takes place for victims of Serbia train station roof collapse

Prime Minister Miloš Vučević said "this is a black Friday for us, for all of Serbia," as the government declared Saturday a national day of mourning.

02/11/2024

Serbia

Roof collapse at railway station in Serbia kills at least 13

A concrete roof at a Novi Sad railway station collapsed, killing 13 and injuring others. Rescuers continue to search for survivors.

01/11/2024

Balkan Trip

Explore Serbia's red village of Donja Lokošnica and the Unesco-listed Pirot carpet craft

In partnership with Arena Channels Group

In this episode of Balkan Trip, we journey to two remarkable locations: the vibrant red village of Donja Lokošnica and the town of Pirot, renowned for its UNESCO-listed carpet weaving tradition.

28/10/2024