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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.

Serbia

Serbia's populists seek to tighten grip on power in tense election

The vote comes as some election monitors have reported pressure on voters, fearmongering and abuse of public office and institutions fostered by the authorities as well as accusations of vote-buying and voter-bribing.

Serbia

Everything you need to know about Serbia elections

The Serbian Parliament has 250 seats, and incumbent President Aleksandar Vučić will face off against his main opposition rivals from a right-wing bloc, and Belgrade Mayor Dragan Djilas.

Serbia

Serbians dreaming of EU membership feel betrayed ahead of elections

Pro-Western, democracy activists in Serbia said they feel betrayed by the EU for failing to act to prevent or punish the autocratic turn of President Aleksandar Vučić’s government.

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Serbia

Serbian ski-goers shocked at price hikes

While ski-lovers in Serbia were ecstatic at the arrival of the early snow this weekend, many were shocked to discover that prices had increased by almost 25 per cent.

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Montenegro census could see return of Serbian language to schools and official use

The authorities in Montenegro say that more than 50 per cent of citizens will claim to speak Serbian, which could return the Serbian language to schools and official use in the country.

Ukraine

Speed up the accession process, Ukraine tells the EU

In two weeks, the EU Council in Brussels will decide whether accession talks should begin with Ukraine and Moldova.

Kosovo

Kosovo to set up institute to document 'Serbian war crimes'

The decision comes days after the European Union’s envoy for the western Balkans paid a surprise visit to Kosovo.

Serbia

Serbian police arrest smugglers and find 700 migrants in raids

The police said recent raids are aimed at "curbing illegal migration" following a deadly clash between migrants in the Hungarian border last week.

Serbia

UEFA bans Serbia and Montenegro fans for last qualifying home games

The Serbian FA will appeal UEFA's decision to play the last Euro qualifying home game against Bulgaria behind closed doors.

World News

Serbian president dissolves parliament and announces snap election

Serbia's local and parliamentary elections will be held on the 17th of December.

Serbia

Ursula von der Leyen's message of peace and prosperity for the Balkans

The EU Commission President is half way through a four-day visit to the Western Balkans.

Serbia

Shooting between migrants near the Serbia-Hungary border leaves 3 dead

A shooting between migrants near Serbia's border with Hungary left three people dead and one other person seriously wounded, according to Serbia's state RTS television.

Serbia

Three dead after migrant shooting on Serbia-Hungary border

Reports of violence and gun battles have become common near the two countries' shared border, where thousands of people are encamped.

Belgium

Serbia and Kosovo leaders set to resume normalisation talks

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are scheduled to meet with top EU officials on Thursday to try to normalise ties. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti are not expected to meet face-to-face - but the aim is to push forward with new proposals floated last weekend.

Europe News

Albanian and Serbian leaders call for 'new approach' to EU enlargement

A new approach to joining the European Union is needed, according to both the Prime Minister of Albania and President of Serbia, who bemoaned the length of time the process is taking for their countries.

Kosovo

Withdrawal of Serbian troops from Kosovo border 'welcome' - US

NATO has called on both sides to negotiate as "the only way to achieve lasting peace".

Kosovo

Kosovo PM calls on NATO to help fill security vacuum in north

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti is calling for greater cooperation with NATO in order to better secure his country's Serbian-dominated northern territories.

Kosovo

Kosovo PM backs NATO decision to bolster troops in the Balkans

Prime Minister Albin Kurti welcomed NATO's decision to bolster its troops in the volatile Balkan region following last weekend's deadly shootout between Serb insurgents and Kosovo police officers.

Russia

Russia's Balkan power play continues as Kosovo tensions flare

A recent siege at a monastery in Kosovo saw Moscow take another chance to defend Serbia.

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