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Serbia puts the Jadar lithium mining project back on the table

The company behind the plan of establishing Europe's largest lithium mine in Serbia is making a fresh effort to put it back on the table.

Sport

England has strong start to Euros with 1-0 win against Serbia

Riot police in Germany intervened to stop brawling soccer fans before Sunday’s match.

Destinations

Where to work remotely on a budget in Europe this summer

These are digital nomads’ top recommendations for an affordable summer in Europe.

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

Why did Serbia react so harshly to the UN resolution on Srebrenica?

Serbian government and public opinion have continued to harshly criticise the UN General Assembly's decision on Thursday to pass the resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica. Why is this the case?

USA

UN approves annual Srebrenica genocide commemoration

The UN has approved a resolution establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite fierce opposition from Serbs.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serb leader threatens secession ahead of UN genocide vote

The leader of Bosnia’s Serb-controlled territory reiterated a threat to secede from the Balkan country on Wednesday, a day ahead of UN vote on whether to establish an annual memorial day for the 1995 Bosnian genocide.

Europe News

Serbian parliamentary minnow pushes for 'Russian law' equivalent

The proposed anti-foreign NGO law could bring more attention to the left-wing nationalist Movement of Socialists party, which currently has just two MPs in the 250-seat National Assembly.

Green News

Commissioner touts imminent agreement with Serbia on raw materials

Last legal hurdles are being discussed before an EU-Serbia trade partnership to source lithium from the Jadar region comes to fruition.

Europe News

Commissioner Várhelyi urges Serbia to strengthen ties on Belgrade trip

Serbia applied for EU membership in 2009 and was accepted as a candidate country in 2012, but little progress has been made since then, with the Belgrade government accused of democratic backsliding.

Europe News

Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe?

The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements.

Kosovo

Kosovo accession to the Council of Europe is likely to be delayed

The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers will not be making a decision on Kosovo membership in mid-May, according to their agenda. In the meantime, Pristina has been asked to fix the constitutional issue related to the Community of Serb Municipalities.

Serbia

China and Serbia deepen ties with trade agreement green light

Electric vehicles will play a key role in China's strategy in the Balkans.

Europe News

Xi kicks off Serbia visit on Chinese Embassy bombing anniversary

The missile strike in Belgrade in 1999 — which Washington claimed was a mistake — took place during NATO's intervention over Kosovo.

Europe News

Chinese President Xi visits Serbia and Hungary in bid to boost economi

Xi Jinping's state visit to Serbia takes place on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese embassy by NATO in 1999.

Europe News

China president visits France, Serbia and Hungary: What is at stake?

Chinese president Xi Jinping kicked off a Europe trip on Sunday. Amid a time of global tensions, what issues will be on the table?

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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.

Europe News

Serbia president sorry for calling Slovenians 'disgusting'

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic apologised on Wednesday for calling Slovenians “disgusting”, clarifying he was only referring to their politicians.

Luxembourg

Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo

Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key international organisations or its own EU aspirations will be frozen.

Kosovo

Serb-majority areas vote on Albanian mayors' fate in Kosovo referendum

The ballot follows mayoral elections last April which were overwhelmingly boycotted by ethnic Serbs as part of a campaign for greater autonomy.

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