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Why is Europe desperate for lithium, and why are Serbians up in arms?

With green groups set to mass for a protest on the streets of Belgrade this weekend over the planned opening of a Lithium mine, what is it about this controversial mineral that has Europeans keen to acquire supplies?

09/08/2024

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Fiat to be first electric car produced in Serbia after EU lithium deal

The agreement made in June has been fiercely criticised by environmentalists and opposition groups in Serbia, who argue that it would cause irreversible environmental damage while bringing little benefit to its citizens.

31/07/2024

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Serbia: Fresh protests threaten EU-backed lithium mining plan

A government U-turn on a blocked lithium mining project immediately followed by an agreement to supply the EU with critical raw materials has triggered a wave of protest across Serbia.

31/07/2024

Serbia

Thousands of Serbians protest against EU lithium excavation deal

Crowds of people rallied in several towns and cities in Serbia on Monday to protest a lithium excavation plan the Western Balkan country's government recently signed with the EU.

30/07/2024

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Over 30 injured as migrant van overturns in Serbia

State television reported the incident happened on the road between the eastern town of Pirot, near the border with Bulgaria, and Nis, in southern Serbia.

27/07/2024

Serbia

Will EU's lithium deal with Serbia be a boost for Europe's green tech?

Serbia's "lithium deal" is coming back as part of an initiative that officials in Brussels, Belgrade and Berlin hope will be a huge green boon for the continent.

25/07/2024

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Honoring Srebrenica, a call for remembrance and solidarity

Dozens of human rights activists in Belgrade paid tribute to the victims of the Srebrenica massacre.

11/07/2024

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Attacker shot dead after wounding Israeli embassy guard in Belgrade

Serbia's Interior Ministry said the attacker, 25 year old Miloš Žujović, fired a crossbow bolt at the officer, hitting him in the neck.

29/06/2024

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Serbian police shut down cultural exchange festival with Kosovo

The festival ban comes a day after the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said no progress had been made during talks in Brussels towards implementing an EU-backed agreement towards normalising ties between Belgrade and Pristina.

27/06/2024

Serbia

Serbia threatens to quit Euros over Albanian and Croatian fans' chants

Fans of several Balkan teams have displayed banners featuring maps and slogans their opponents consider outrageous and politically charged.

20/06/2024

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Kragujevac celebrates the timeless Fića

Fans of the Fiat Zastava 750, also known as Fića, gathered in Kragujevac for an exhibition and drive.

19/06/2024

Europe News

Serbia's ruling Progressive Party claims victory in municipal election

Skirmishes between police and opposition supporters were reported in some areas amid claims the SNS had set up illicit 'call centres' to rally supporters to vote for them. One opposition coalition leader slammed the vote as marked by "abuse of the media, fake news and hate speech".

03/06/2024

Serbia

Tensions rise in Serbia as people cast ballots in municipal election

Tensions soared in Serbia's municipal election on Sunday in key cities and towns as ruling populists tried to cement their already vast hold on power.

02/06/2024

Serbia

Why did Serbia react so harshly to the UN resolution on Srebrenica?

Serbian government and public opinion have continued to harshly criticise the UN General Assembly's decision on Thursday to pass the resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica. Why is this the case?

25/05/2024

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Serbian parliamentary minnow pushes for 'Russian law' equivalent

The proposed anti-foreign NGO law could bring more attention to the left-wing nationalist Movement of Socialists party, which currently has just two MPs in the 250-seat National Assembly.

21/05/2024

Europe News

Commissioner Várhelyi urges Serbia to strengthen ties on Belgrade trip

Serbia applied for EU membership in 2009 and was accepted as a candidate country in 2012, but little progress has been made since then, with the Belgrade government accused of democratic backsliding.

14/05/2024

Serbia

China and Serbia deepen ties with trade agreement green light

Electric vehicles will play a key role in China's strategy in the Balkans.

08/05/2024

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Xi kicks off Serbia visit on Chinese Embassy bombing anniversary

The missile strike in Belgrade in 1999 — which Washington claimed was a mistake — took place during NATO's intervention over Kosovo.

08/05/2024

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Serbia mourns: vigil for victims of historic school shooting

Hundreds of people laid flowers and lit candles on Friday to commemorate the victims of Serbia's first-ever school shooting a year ago on May 3.

03/05/2024

Serbia

Final exercise to take place in Pester on the border with Kosovo

Tensions in the Balkans have been rising since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with decades-old peacekeeping structures under intense pressure.

18/04/2024

Serbia

Serbia: Two men held for hitting toddler with car and dumping her body

Serbian authorities continue to search for the body of the toddler Danka Ilic, who was reported missing last month.

05/04/2024

Serbia

Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing

Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of what was then Yugoslavia.

25/03/2024

Destinations

How to explore Serbia’s untouched national parks this summer

With ravines, ski slopes and wildlife-rich forests, Serbia’s national parks have plenty to offer the adventurous visitor.

09/03/2024

Economy

'Eroded democracy' threatens Serbia's EU relations and economic growth

For the first time in 12 years, since President Aleksandar Vučić's party has been in power in Serbia, official measures approved in Brussels are sending a clear warning to Serbian authorities: there'll be no more EU funding unless allegations of election fraud are thoroughly investigated.

04/03/2024

Serbia

Serbia election to be re-run in Belgrade amid fraud claims

Serbia's opposition has accused the ruling party of voter fraud in last December's elections.

04/03/2024

Serbia

The plight and hope of Ukrainian and Russian refugees in Serbia

Around 150,000 Russians and 16,000 Ukrainians are currently living in the country.

21/02/2024