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POLITICSSep 21Serbia ‘Still Ignoring’ UN Court Monitor over Vojislav Seselj CaseThe monitor appointed by the Hague tribunal to check progress of the contempt-of-court case against ultranationalist Vojislav Seselj said she has not received a single response to her inquiries from the Serbian Justice Ministry.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 20From the streets to the ballot box : What Hungary can teach SerbiaThis article explores what Serbia can learn from Hungary regarding the transition of political movements from street protests to electoral success. It offers comparative insights into political strategy and development.globalvoices.org · Russia
POLITICSSep 18EU President to Skip Serbia and Bosnia on Balkan TourThe EU said Ursula von der Leyen's Balkan visit will miss Serbia and Bosnia – citing elections – but Serbia's president dismissed this as ‘elegant’ excuse for a no-show after controversy over Ratko Mladic's funeral.Balkan Insight
MILITARYSep 17Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made dronesCritics say Serbia's military ties with Israel are rising significantly.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17Brnabic: US stands as most significant partner in all areas key to Serbia's futureA statement from Brnabic indicates that the United States is considered Serbia's most significant partner across all crucial areas for the country's future. This highlights the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.tanjug_rs · serbia
MILITARYSep 17Serbia’s President Vucic inaugurates assembly factory for Israel-made drones - AP NewsSerbia’s President Vucic inaugurates assembly factory for Israel-made drones AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 17Serbian President Vucic criticizes Kosovo war crimes verdictThe conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans. Serbia has accused the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Serbia's President Vucic criticizes Kosovo war crimes verdictThe conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans. Serbia has accused the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Serbia: President Vucic criticizes Kosovo war crimes verdictThe conviction of four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders has drawn sharply different reactions across the Balkans, with Serbia accusing the court of failing to fully address crimes against Serbs.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 17Ownership Changes Unsettle Serbia’s Critical Media Ahead of ElectionsFears are growing for the editorial independence of the remaining media outlets that give space to dissenting voices in Aleksandar Vucic’s Serbia, after a change of ownership not long before elections.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 16Kosovo Slams ‘Unjust’ Conviction of Hashim Thaci; Serbian Minister ApplaudsTop politicians in Kosovo said the Hague judgment finding ex-President Thaci and three other Kosovo Liberation Army ex-leaders guilty of war crimes was unjust – but a Serbian minister said it proved the KLA was 'criminal'.Balkan Insight
MILITARYSep 16Serbia Reveals Armed Robot Dogs Days After Chinese Humanoid Factory OpeningA military training exercise in Serbia featured Chinese-designed quadruped robots firing weapons, as concerns mount over Beijing-linked technology facilities being set up in the Balkan country.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen describes ‘horror’ at Mladić funeral but holds off on Serbia measuresThe Commission chief is resisting calls on the EU to impose consequences on Serbia, which remains a candidate country for membership of the bloc alongside other Western Balkan states.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 15European Parliamentarians Slam Serbia for ‘Disturbing’ Funeral of Ratko MladicAs the European Parliament debates convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says Serbia is failing to respect European values.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 15Serbian Students Stage ‘Victors’ March’ to Register for PollsThousands of supporters joined the student movement as it officially filed its registration with the electoral commission for the October elections on Monday evening.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 14Push to sanction Serbia could empower leader it aims to hurtOn August 27, Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Bill Keating (D-Mass.) introduced the SRBIJA Act, which would impose sanctions and visa restrictions on “malign actors” accused of undermining democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and stability in the Western Balkans. The proposed legislation also threatens sanctions on Serbia if Belgrade maintains its relationships with Russia, China, and Iran.The initiative comes as Serbia prepares for snap parliamentary elections next month, following nearly two years of anti-government protests and shortly after Washington and Belgrade launched a new StrategResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSSep 9Serbia, the conflicted EU candidateOn paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 9The EU anger over the Mladic case , the butcher of the Balkans . Bosnia expels Serbian diplomatsThe European Union is reportedly angry over the Mladic case, leading Bosnia to expel Serbian diplomats. This indicates heightened diplomatic tensions and ongoing fallout from historical conflicts in the Balkans.odnako.org · Russia
POLITICSSep 9Serbia's Vucic calls snap elections after nearly two years of protestsSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday called snap parliamentary elections for October 25. They are expected to be a key test of his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party after nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 9Serbia dissolves parliament as snap elections calledSerbia will head to the polls in late October after President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament following growing pressure from protesters demanding political change. However, Vucic plans to stand as a PM candidate.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Serbia Gives Military Honors To Butcher Of Balkan Mladić Despite EU WarningsSerbia has reportedly bestowed military honors upon Ratko Mladić, known as the "Butcher of Balkan," despite warnings from the European Union. This controversial action could strain international relations and revisit historical tensions.worthynews.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 8EU, UK express dismay over Mladic funeral in SerbiaThe EU is deliberating an official response to the glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade. The UK, meanwhile, summoned Serbia's charge d'affaires over the display.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8EU condemns Serbia’s ministers for attending funeral of war criminal MladicEU leaders condemn Serbian officials' presence at Ratko Mladic's funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8EU leaders condemn Serbia funeral honors for Ratko Mladic , raising doubts over membership bidksat.com · United States