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No breakthrough after EU summons Kosovo and Serbia leaders for talks

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo made no breakthrough in EU-hosted emergency talks on Thursday aimed at defusing tensions around their border. The European Union’s top diplomat said they agree on the need for early elections amid fears of a return to open conflict.

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Mass protests demand political change in Serbia

Outcry over shootings, political corruption and an atmosphere of violence are ratcheting up tensions in Serbia.

Serbia

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.

Kosovo

Serbia and Kosovo exchange barbs after border policemen are arrested

Kosovo PM Kurti called it an act of aggression against the country, while Serbia insists it was conducting an anti-terrorist action, after three policemen were arrested on the shared border on Wednesday.

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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.

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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.

Serbia

Girl wounded in Serbia school shooting dies, raising death toll to 10

The shooting happened in an elementary school in central Belgrade when a 13-year-old boy took his father's gun and opened fire

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.

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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.

Serbia

Second shooting spree prompts harsh anti-gun measures in Serbia

Following a second shooting spree within a week, the Serbian president announced a harsh crackdown on guns.

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Serbia and Kosovo leaders meet for EU-backed talks to normalise ties

After years of discussions, leaders of Kosovo and Serbia convene to discuss a way forward on critical issues as tensions remain high.

Serbia

Euroviews. Serbia still hasn't come to terms with the 1999 NATO bombing campaign

Populist black-and-white thinking left no room for simultaneous sympathy for the civilian victims and acknowledgement of strongman Slobodan Milošević's legacy. The chance for self-reflection was eventually wasted, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

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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.

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Albin Kurti willing to calm tensions at upcoming meeting with Serbia

In this episode of The Global Conversation, Albin Kurti tells Euronews that Kosovo has been ready to normalise relations with Serbia since the EU plan was made in February.

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Uneasy neighbours: Serbia and Kosovo need to mend fences after EU deal

Both countries want to join the European Union, but have to repair and normalise their own difficult bilateral relationship first.

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Diplomats try to find solutions to Serbia and Kosovo tensions

Diplomatic envoys held talks in Pristina and Belgrade, meeting the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia to try and resolve tensions between the former foes.

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Hungary will vote against Kosovo's EU membership bid

Hungary has renewed its support for Serbia in its strategy to obstruct Kosovo's EU membership bid, as well as with the UN and the Council of Europe.

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Kosovo Serbs start dismantling barricades that sparked military alert

Removal of the barricades is expected to defuse tensions between Belgrade and Pristina.

Kosovo

Kosovo shuts border with Serbia amid worst crisis in years

The US has called on all sides to "exercise maximum restraint".

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.