Serbia

Serbia

Urusla von der Leyen on charm tour in the Balkans

The European Commission President met with Serbia’s President Aleksander Vucic to discuss energy and hopes that Serbia’s gas market will open up for diversification.

28/10/2022

Travel News

Serbia tightens visa rules after pressure from EU

The Balkan country previously had generous entry rules but as it looks to join the EU it is now introducing new visa requirements.

27/10/2022

Serbia

Serbian qualms on Russian sanctions could harm EU hopes — Commissioner

"Many leaders are looking around and they expect everybody to share the communality of the project in these difficult moments, and in particular those who aspire to be with us", EU Commission vice-president tells Euronews

07/10/2022

Culture news

Novi Sad: This buzzing city is this year’s European Capital of Culture

In partnership with Novi Sad European Capital of Culture

Known as the “Serbian Athens” thanks to its rich cultural heritage, Novi Sad is one of the first cities outside of the European Union to be named the European Capital of Culture

04/10/2022

Euronews Witness

EuroPride 2022: Historic march goes ahead after ban

Despite religious protests and a restricted Pride march, the annual EuroPride event for the LGBTIQA+ community in Europe, went ahead in Belgrade and makes history as the first in the Balkans and South-East Europe.

30/09/2022

Serbia

Karen Melchior: “Discrimination of minorities: the canaries in the coal mine of democracy”

Karen Melchior is a Member of the European Parliament (Renew Europe) from Denmark, and member of the European Parliament’s LGBTI Intergroup. Speaking to euronews reporter Valérie Gauriat at Belgrade’s EuroPride this september.

30/09/2022

Serbia

Maria Walsh: “There must be a clear plan so that minority groups are not left unsafe”

Maria Walsh is a Member of the European Parliament from Ireland (Fine Gael, EPP), and Vice-President of the European Parliament’s LGBTI Intergroup. Attending the Belgrade EuroPride2022, she was among those who urged the Serbian Presidency to lift the ban on the march due to end a week of events.

30/09/2022

Serbia

Helena Dalli: “We cannot live in a world where people are not treated equally”

Helena Dalli is the European Commissioner for Equality. Attending the Human Rights conference at Belgrade’s Europride2022, she spoke to euronews reporter Valerie Gauriat of the importance of defending LGBTQI+ rights, in a European context where civil rights as a whole are increasingly under attack.

30/09/2022

Serbia

Serbian foreign minister defends Russia deal after flak from Brussels

Nikola Selaković signed a bilateral agreement, dubbed the Consultation Plan, with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York on Friday.

25/09/2022

Serbia

Thousands march for Serbia Pride after 11th-hour announcement

Thousands took part in Serbia's EuroPride on Saturday, following a last-minute statement by the country's PM that the march could happen and would be protected by police.

16/09/2022

Serbia

Serbia's interior ministry bars Belgrade's EuroPride march route

The organisers said they would use "all available legal means" to reverse the decision and have Saturday's march take place despite growing threats by the country's far-right and religious groups.

13/09/2022

Serbia

Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić 'in poor health', says his son

The former general has been held in prison in The Hague after being captured in Serbia in 2011 after years on the run.

13/09/2022

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Thousands protest planned Pride event in Belgrade

Thousands of opponents of a pan-European LGBTQ event planned for this week in Belgrade marched through the Serbian capital.

12/09/2022

Serbia

Elizabeth II had warm relations with Yugoslavia despite differences

Karađorđević was born in 1945 in Room 212 of Claridges Hotel, in London with rumours suggesting Winston Churchill declared the room Yugoslav territory for the day so that he could be declared King one day...

09/09/2022

Serbia

Europe's worst drought in centuries reveals WWII Nazi wrecks in Serbia

Historians say up to 200 Nazi German warships were scuttled in September 1944 in Prahovo, Serbia. Now, authorities aim to remove 21 sunken vessels to make the Danube less hazardous to traffic.

30/08/2022

Serbia

Nationalists join church protest in Belgrade against EuroPride event

Thousands marched in the Serbian capital on Sunday night against Europe's biggest Pride event, which organisers vow will go ahead despite a move by President Vučić to ban it.

29/08/2022

Serbia

Serbian president says EuroPride cancelled, sparking criticism

The Balkan country's leader said on Saturday that although he is not happy to jeopardise minority rights, Serbia has found itself in too many crises in recent times.

27/08/2022

Serbia

'Protect Serbs in Kosovo or we'll do it ourselves,' Vucic warns NATO

Vucic's fiery address to the nation followed talks between Serbia and Kosovo last week.

22/08/2022

Serbia

Recent Serbia-Kosovo flare-up not a real conflict, says expert

Leaders of Serbia and Kosovo met in Brussels for another EU-mediated attempt to resolve lingering issues between the two wartime rivalling states that have spiked tensions in the Balkans.

18/08/2022

Serbia

Serbia and Kosovo agree to further talks to deescalate Balkan tensions

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti met in Brussels on Thursday, in talks facilitated by the EU.

18/08/2022

Serbia

Tensions between Croatia and Serbia after memorial visit blocked

Croatian authorities said it was "unacceptable" that they had not been formally notified of the Serbian president's private trip.

18/07/2022

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Djokovic celebrates Wimbledon crown with jubilant fans in Belgrade

Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic welcomed by thousands of fans in native Belgrade, while the star said it is unlikely he will feature in this year's US Open as he continues to refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus.

12/07/2022

Serbia

Serbian president says country's EU membership path top priority

Aleksandar Vučić was sworn in for his second term as Serbia’s president on Tuesday, reinforcing the country's commitment to joining the bloc and hinting at sanctions against Moscow.

31/05/2022

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.

29/05/2022

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.

16/05/2022

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.

13/05/2022