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Serbia: Seventh week of mass demonstrations against the government

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters on Saturday staged marches in Belgrade and other Serbian cities against President Aleksandar Vučić, pledging to “radicalise” weeks of peaceful gatherings that have already shaken his populist rule.

Serbia

Tens of thousands rally against Serbia's populist leader

Belgrade and some other Serbian cities have seen mass demonstrations since two deadly shooting rampages in early May that killed 18 people and wounded 20 others, including elementary school pupils.

Serbia

Tens of thousands march in Serbia calling for tougher gun control laws

Tens of thousands of Serbs marched in Belgrade on Saturday in the country's fifth mass rally to demand the government takes a tougher stance on gun control laws following two mass shootings.

World News

PM Kurti accuses Belgrade of whipping up tension in northern Kosovo

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has accused Belgrade of orchestrating violence and dissent in the north of his country, where ethnic Serbians boycotted municipal elections in April and then demanded the removal of elected ethnically Albanian mayors.

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Kosovo

Kosovo tensions: France and Germany call for fresh elections

France and Germany led a diplomatic push to reduce ethnic tension in northern Kosovo by calling for a re-run of April elections largely boycotted by Serbs.

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Protesters in Belgrade accuse state TV of pro-government bias

Huge crowds of anti-government protesters on Saturday encircled the Serbian state television building in downtown Belgrade to press their demand for autocratic President Aleksandar Vučić to ease his tight grip on the mainstream media and allow alternative voices.

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Belgrade pro-government rally amid growing discontent after shooting

Tens of thousands gathered in Belgrade on Friday in support of President Aleksandar Vučić. Public sector employees were encouraged to participate, with some fearing job loss if they didn't.

Kosovo

Serbs clash with police in nothern Kosovo

In Kosovo, groups of ethnic Serbs have clashed with police in several northern municipalities as they attempted to prevent elected Albanian officials from taking office.

Serbia

Thousands of weapons surrendered after double shooting spree in Serbia

An unprecedented campaign of disarmament has taken place across Serbia, following last week's double shooting spree that sparked protests and calls for tighter controls on violent content in media outlets.

Serbia

Anger grows in Serbia despite crackdown on gun ownership

President Aleksandar Vučić has demanded a 90% reduction of firearms in circulation after back-to-back mass shootings last week.

World News

After two mass shootings, Serbia's gun control debate heats up

In the aftermath of two mass shootings in Serbia, experts say gun ownership in the country is among the highest in the world.

Republic of North Macedonia

Deal between Serbia and Kosovo is based on a gentleman’s agreement

The deal made between Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Ohrid is based on a gentleman's agreement because the Serbian party did not sign the document.

World

Vučić: Reconciliation between Albanians and Serbs is Kosovo goal

Serbia and Kosovo are about to meet again this weekend to discuss the last points of a possible agreement brokered by the European Union.

Serbia

Serbian nationalists protest against Western plan for Kosovo

Some 1,000 people in Belgrade on Wednesday demonstrated against the Serbian authorities and a Franco-German plan to normalise relations with the breakaway province of Kosovo

Kosovo

Kosovo-Serbia border road blocks to be removed from today

It is hoped a dispute between Kosovo and Serbia will be defused with an announcement that border road blocks will be removed from today.

Kosovo

Serbia puts its troops on the highest state of alert

Serbs in northern Kosovo have erected new barricades in the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica, hours after Serbia puts its troops on the highest state of alert.

Serbia

Serbia's Vucic vows to 'preserve peace' amid ethnic tension in Kosovo

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to maintain peace but also insists his army will protect minority Serbs living in neighbouring Kosovo if necessary.

Kosovo

Kosovo Serbs gather in latest protest after quitting institutions

Hundreds went to the streets on Sunday in the ethnic Serb-majority municipality of North Mitrovica after the latest spat between Belgrade and Pristina endangered the EU and US-led dialogue between the two sides.

Serbia

Fighter jets scrambled over alleged drones at Serbia-Kosovo border

President Vučić, who acts as the Serbian army commander-in-chief, also ordered the military to heighten its state of readiness amid a licence plates row with neighbouring Kosovo.

Hungary

Hungary, Austria and Serbia leaders outline plan to curb migration

Hungary, Austria and Serbia leaders outline plan to curb migration