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Balkan Trip

Belgrade Unveiled: St. Sava Church and Belgrade Fortress

In partnership with Arena Channels Group

In this episode of Balkan Trip, we travel to Belgrade, Serbia's capital, where history and culture converge.

Europe News

Kosovo closes two border crossings with Serbia

Northern Kosovo, with a predominantly ethnic Serb population, has long been a flashpoint of tensions between Pristina and Belgrade and the border blockade comes on the same day an EU envoy said both sides should work to normalise relations if they hope to join the bloc.

Serbia

After greeting Macron, Serbia's Vučić sets off to meet von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić are expected to discuss the Western Balkan country's reform agenda for the New Growth Plan for the region, among other topics.

Europe News

Serbian president to meet citizens after protests against lithium mine

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of the Serbian capital on Saturday to oppose an EU-backed lithium mining project in the Jadar Valley.

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Tens of thousands rally against lithium mining in Serbia

Scores took to the streets of Serbia on Saturday to protest a proposed lithium mining project in the Jadar valley - with the country's president saying he had been tipped off to potential "mass unrest and a coup" by Russia.

Europe News

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?

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".

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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.

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.

Serbia

Hundreds protest in Serbia over acquittal in journalist's murder case

Political tensions have been running high since a controversial election campaign in December 2023.

World News

Serbian opposition supporters protest over December election 'fraud'

The protesters want the 17 December vote to be annulled and held again in free and fair conditions.

World News

Kosovo number plates to be recognised in Serbia

Serbia has announced that drivers with Kosovo licence plates can enter Serbian territory from 1 January, seemingly ending a years-long dispute that at times has turned violent.

World News

Serbian police fire tear gas at protesters threatening to storm city hall

Riot police in Serbia fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital’s city council building on Sunday in protest of what election observers said were widespread vote irregularities during a general election last weekend.

Serbia

Serbian opposition leaders and protesters rally in Belgrade claiming election was rigged

Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party won the parliamentary vote, however, in the Belgrade local election, an opposition group said it was robbed, and demanded a rerun of the ballot.

Serbia

Serbia's ruling populists claim sweeping election victory

Near-final results show that President Aleksandar Vucic won 47% of the vote, despite the opposition claims of voter-bullying and bribes.

Experiences

Here's what happened when I turned my star sign into a travel agent

From whirlwind affairs to healing growth: How I use my star sign to choose where I travel.

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WATCH: Hundreds attend Belgrade's Pride march in Serbia

The participants of the march on Saturday held banners reading “We Are Not Even Close” - referring to the current status of the gay population is Serbia.

Culture news

Remains of 13-metre Roman ship discovered in Serbia

Archaeologists in Serbia are examining the remains of what they say is a 13-metre-long river ship at the site of the Roman camp known as Viminacium, the capital of the ancient province of Moesia Superior.

Serbia

Calls for Vučić to resign as protests enter eighth week in Serbia

People are angry with President Vučić's government and his close ties with the tabloid media they claim incites hatred and promotes violence.

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.