Serbia

Serbia

Protesters block roads in Serbia over lithium mining

The protesters halted traffic in Belgrade and other cities and towns in Serbia despite the government agreeing to key demands of the organisers.

11/12/2021

Serbia

Serbia moves to defuse protests over Rio Tinto lithium mine

For two consecutive weekends, thousands of protesters in Belgrade and other Serbian towns have blocked main roads and bridges to decry the planned lithium mine near Loznica, close to the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

08/12/2021

Partner content

Christmas in Serbia, Eastern Europe’s most exciting winter wonderland

Partner content presented by National Tourism Organisation of Serbia

With its snow-capped mountains, thermal hot springs and hearty meat stews, Serbia, the landlocked heart of the Balkans, is best experienced in the winter months.

08/12/2021

Serbia

This 'liquid tree' in Belgrade is fighting back against air pollution

It contains six hundred litres of water and uses microalgae to bind carbon dioxide and produce pure oxygen through photosynthesis.

07/12/2021

Serbia

Euroviews. Russia's gas gift to Serbia comes with strings attached | View

Gas prices in Serbia will remain stable for another six months in a relief for President Vučić after a fraught meeting with Putin last month. But at what cost? asks LSE's Vuk Vuksanovic.

04/12/2021

Serbia

Four ex-Serbian officers convicted of 1999 journalist's murder

The four men were sentenced to a total of 100 years in prison for their involvement in the killing.

03/12/2021

Climate

Serbs protest in Belgrade over air pollution problems

Protesters blew whistles and carried homemade banners to raise awareness of the pollution problems facing their cities.

29/11/2021

Culture news

Want to meet a 10,000 year old man? Head to Serbia's Pavilion in Dubai

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27/11/2021

My Europe Series

In Belgrade, a mural of war criminal Ratko Mladić has a city divided

A street corner in the centre of Serbia's capital featuring a mural guarded by volunteers poses the question of whether the country's society and its politicians have the strength to deal with its wartime past.

26/11/2021

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