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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.

Serbia

Thousands protest against violence in Serbia for third time in a month

Thousands of Serbs angered by the government's handling of recent gun violence that has killed 18 people held a third rally in a month calling for a crackdown.

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Watch: Thousands protest in Belgrade over mass shootings

Last week's mass shootings shocked and horrified many Serbs. Thousands took to the streets of Belgrade on Friday to demonstrate their anger.

Serbia

Serbia mourns as funerals for mass shooting victims begin

After two mass shootings devastated the Balkan nation, families begin to hold funerals for the victims.

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Serbia

Serbia mourns 8 dead schoolchildren with unprecedented unity

Often characterised by its divisions and political hostilities, Serbia is united in mourning the 8 schoolchildren and guard killed in Wednesday's shooting spree.

Serbia

Russian immigrants prepare for Orthodox Christmas in Serbia

Russian immigrants prepare for Orthodox Christmas in Serbia amid unseasonably warm winter temperatures.

Serbia

Serbia orders ‘full combat readiness’ of its security troops

The international community urges calm as Serbia puts its security troops at ‘full combat readiness’ because of tensions with its Balkan neighbour Kosovo.

Serbia

Serbians are in a festive mood and ready to spend despite economy woes

It is not unusual for Serbs to celebrate when things are difficult.

Kosovo

Sparks fly as Kosovo police increase presence in Serb-majority north

The months-long spat has brought tensions between ethnic Serbs and Albanians to unprecedented levels and led to protests, property damage and attacks on police officers.

Serbia

Serbia appoints pro-Russian politician as new spy chief

Aleksandar Vulin formerly served as the country's interior minister and has opposed Western sanctions against Russia.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Euroviews. On Ukraine, Serbia is stuck between a rock and a hard place

Stuck between horror at the bloodshed and loyalty to its friend, Russia, Serbia has walked a delicate line.

Culture news

February 15 is Serbia's National Day, but what are they celebrating?

Celebrated as one of the most culturally and historically significant days for Serbia, Statehood Day was first recognised as a national holiday in 2001.