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Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić denies close links to Vladimir Putin

Vučić acknowledged that Serbia had resisted falling in line with the rest of Europe in putting sanctions on Russia but did say Belgrade had repeatedly condemned the invasion of Ukraine.

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Kosovo shuts five Serbian institutions, fuelling tensions

The closure comes amid rising tensions in Kosovo-Serbia relations, despite the 13-year-long normalisation of talks facilitated by the European Union which have failed to make progress.

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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.

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Serbia inks €2.7bn deal with France for 12 Rafale fighter jets

Serbia is formally seeking EU membership, but it has made little progress in the rule of law and democratic reforms, which are the main preconditions for membership in the 27-nation bloc.

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Lithium: How Serbia is balancing its interests between EU and China

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Serbia, less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart in Paris. It comes as the EU and China continue to strengthen economic ties with Belgrade - but can Serbia maintain a diplomatic balance?

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Why is nominating EU Commissioners proving so difficult?

The deadline for nominating EU Commissioners ends on Friday, but not all countries have yet offered names.

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Artists urge Serbia to block extradition of Belarusian filmmaker

Andrei Gynot, who is wanted in Belarus for alleged tax evasion, could face severe persecution, including imprisonment, torture, or even the death penalty if returned.

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Severe drought forces early harvests in Serbia's Vojvodina region

Meanwhile, the Vojvodina regional government claimed it was preventing the area's desertification by investing in the local hydrologic system.

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Activist says he'll be tortured if Serbia extradites him to Belarus

Journalist Andrey Gnyot is under house arrest in Serbia for tax evasion - but human rights experts says it's a ruse to extradite him to Belarus.

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House fire in northern Serbia kills 6, including 4 children

The fire broke out in Novi Sad, some 90 kilometres north of Belgrade.

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At least 8 dead after migrant boat capsizes in Drina river

The boat carrying an estimated 30 illegal migrants was attempting to cross the river from Serbia to Bosnia.

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EU remains 'fully committed' to lithium deal despite unrest in Serbia

The EU Commission remains committed to strategic partnership on raw materials with Serbia despite recent protests, while Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are rumoured to be set to visit Belgrade.

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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.

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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?

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Germany and Serbia's lithium mining deal sparks controversy

Mass protests are expected across Serbia this weekend in response to the new EU and Serbian lithium mining deal, signed a few weeks ago. Is history just repeating itself for Serbia?

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Paris Olympics latest: Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal bout

One day after welterweight Imane Khelif of Algeria reached the women's welterweight final, Lin defeated Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey 5:0 in the featherweight division. In athletics, Quincy Hall won the men's 400 metres for the US after an incredible comeback.

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Opening of Ibar Bridge sparks controversy in north Kosovo

Hundreds gathered around the bridge on Wednesday, following pressure from the Government of Kosovo to open the bridge that divides the Serb-dominated north and Albanian south of the city.

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Kosovo police raid on Serb post offices 'violates' EU-led dialogue

Brussels has warned both Belgrade and Pristina that refusal to compromise jeopardises Serbia and Kosovo’s chances of joining the European Union.

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Croatia marks 29 years since decisive 'Operation Storm' offensive

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković called the anniversary a celebration of freedom.

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