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Final exercise to take place in Pester on the border with Kosovo

Tensions in the Balkans have been rising since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with decades-old peacekeeping structures under intense pressure.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Serbs of Bosnia reject the UN draft resolution on Srebrenica massacre

The strongman of the Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, has increased separatist rhetoric in the region.

World News

Sarajevo marks remembrance day

In Sarajevo, thousands of shoes have been carefully arranged along the city streets to remember those who perished during the Bosnian war.

Serbia

Serbia: Two men held for hitting toddler with car and dumping her body

Serbian authorities continue to search for the body of the toddler Danka Ilic, who was reported missing last month.

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Healthcare

Abortion rights legacy in the former Yugoslavia may be under threat

Fifty years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat.

Serbia

Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing

Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of what was then Yugoslavia.

Destinations

How to explore Serbia’s untouched national parks this summer

With ravines, ski slopes and wildlife-rich forests, Serbia’s national parks have plenty to offer the adventurous visitor.

Economy

'Eroded democracy' threatens Serbia's EU relations and economic growth

For the first time in 12 years, since President Aleksandar Vučić's party has been in power in Serbia, official measures approved in Brussels are sending a clear warning to Serbian authorities: there'll be no more EU funding unless allegations of election fraud are thoroughly investigated.

Serbia

Serbia election to be re-run in Belgrade amid fraud claims

Serbia's opposition has accused the ruling party of voter fraud in last December's elections.

Economy

Kosovo's currency crisis with Serbia: Who will be the winner?

In the tumultuous Balkans, even matters of currency are transformed into instruments of political dispute. Which side will come on top in the current standoff between the euro and the Serbian dinar in Kosovo?

Serbia

The plight and hope of Ukrainian and Russian refugees in Serbia

Around 150,000 Russians and 16,000 Ukrainians are currently living in the country.

Kosovo

Thousands of Serbs protest in Kosovo over currency ban

Kosovo Serbs gathered in Mitrovica on Monday to protest Priština’s decision to make the Euro the only legal currency.

World News

EU lawmakers seek investigation into Serbia vote fraud allegations

EU lawmakers have called for an independent investigation into allegations of vote fraud in Serbia and demanded EU funds be cut off if Belgrade authorities fail to cooperate or are implicated in election irregularities.

Serbia

Opposition stages protests as new Serbian parliament inaugurated

Tensions ran high during the inauguration of Serbia's National Assembly on Tuesday, as opposition parties staged protests over alleged vote rigging in December's snap elections.

Economy

EU frowns upon Kosovo phasing out dinar without transition period

The European Commission urges Kosovo to give more time to Serb minorities using the dinar before phasing out the currency completely from the country's monetary system.

Serbia

Serbia considers reintroducing conscription as regional tensions grow

Serbia's relations with Kosovo and Bosnia are at a low ebb, raising concerns about a return to violence.

Nature

Why is this river in Bosnia full of trash?

Activists want an end to Bosnia's seasonal trash problem, which deters tourists and poses health risks.

Climate

Cows and horses trapped by rising river rescued from extreme cold

Farmers and authorities have teamed up to rescue nearly 200 cows and horses stuck on a Serbian river island.

Serbia

Could Serbia bring back the draft?

Serbia's army is proposing bringing back the draft as tensions continue to rise in the Balkan region.

World News

Kosovo number plates to be recognised in Serbia

Serbia has announced that drivers with Kosovo licence plates can enter Serbian territory from 1 January, seemingly ending a years-long dispute that at times has turned violent.

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