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Serbian police use mobile phone spyware to keep track of opponents and journalists, Amnesty says

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s secret service and police have been spying on journalists and opposition activists by installing spyware on their mobile phones, Amnesty International said Monday. The report titled “A Digital Prison: Surveillance and the Suppression of Civil Society in Serbia” said the Serbian police and the Security Information Agency used spyware to infect devices while their owners were …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Protesters hold a noisy demonstration against Serbia’s populist leadership

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Hundreds of protesters led by university students on Thursday held a noisy rally outside Serbia’s state television headquarters despite the country’s president pledging to fulfil all their demands as he faced one of the most challenging threats to his populist rule. Blowing whistles, booing and jeering, the protesters said they are angry the state RTS television is …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Serbian leader speaks to Trump, pointing out Serb support during US election

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he spoke with Donald Trump late Sunday, inviting him to visit the Balkan country while pointing out that in Serbia the U.S. president-elect had the highest level of support of all European states during the election campaign. The populist Serbian leader said the phone call was “very cordial” and added that Trump …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Deadly Accident Sparks Protests in Serbia as Opposition Blames Government for Disaster

Hindustan Times

Thousands of Serbian opposition supporters clashed with police on Tuesday in Nov Sad, Serbia, over a deadly accident at a local railway station. The disaster occurred when roofing along the entrance to the station suddenly collapsed, killing 14 people and severely injuring three. Police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd, after protesters broke windows at the entrance of the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

How growing Kremlin-friendly bloc in Europe is playing to Putin

Daily Mail

As Russia's war in Ukraine rumbles steadily toward a third bitter winter of misery, many of Kyiv's European partners are reiterating their unwavering support in the face of Moscow's aggression. The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has stated Orban 'does not represent the EU' when he travels to Russia - and issued the same statement on Monday after the Hungarian …

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2 months ago

EU Leaders Propose Migrant 'Hotspots' Outside the EU

Hindustan Times

Leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia propose setting up migrant 'hotspots' outside the EU to stem illegal immigration. The leaders proposed setting up facilities for hosting asylum-seekers until their applications for international protection are approved, with the aim of preventing illegal immigration and ensuring that asylum-seekers are treated fairly and humanely.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Turkey and Serbia suggest they might jointly produce military drones

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

A Belarus government critic appeals to the Serbian president against his extradition

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — A prominent Belarus filmmaker and a critic of Minsk’s authoritarian government handed a letter to the Serbian presidency signed by hundreds of artists on Monday, appealing against his extradition to his home country where he says he could be tortured and killed. And I would like maybe Serbian authorities can hear these voices.” There was no immediate …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Serbia demands new elections in tense north Kosovo as well as return of Serb police and judiciary

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia on Friday demanded that an election be held and ethnic Serbs return to police and judiciary in a Serb-populated northern region of Kosovo where tensions have fueled fears of instability and new armed clashes. Populist President Aleksandar Vucic also called for the withdrawal of Kosovo’s special police from the region bordering Serbia that remains a flashpoint …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rio Tinto CEO in Serbia seeks to reassure over lithium mine

Hindustan Times

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto's chief executive sought to reassure locals during a visit to Serbia on Saturday over his company's controversial lithium mining project, local media reported. Rio Tinto CEO in Serbia seeks to reassure over lithium mine Serbia has vast lithium deposits near the western town of Loznica and the mining project has been a perennial political fault …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kosovo shuts down 5 Serbian governing structures in the north and US reacts with alarm

Associated Press

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo authorities on Friday closed five parallel institutions working with the ethnic Serb minority, a move that was immediately criticized by the United States and could further raise tensions with neighboring Serbia. Elbert Krasniqi, Kosovo’s minister of local administration, confirmed the closure of five so-called parallel institutions in the north — where most of the ethnic Serb …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia

The Hindu

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a move that shifts his country away from its dependence on Russian arms. It’s a true demonstration of European spirit.’‘ An official in Mr. Macron’s office, who was not authorised to be identified according to French presidential policy, said the warplane deal was …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serbia, France ink agreements to promote ties

China Daily

French President Emmanuel Macron and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic shake hands following a joint press conference at the Palace of Serbia building in Belgrade, Serbia, Aug 29, 2024. BELGRADE - Serbia and France on Thursday signed a series of preliminary agreements on nuclear energy, strategic raw materials, as well as a deal on acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets. At …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a move that shifts his country away from its dependence on Russian arms. Macron called called the deal “historic and important,” and said it demonstrated Serbia’s “strategic courage.” “The European Union needs a strong and democratic Serbia at its side …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says

China Daily

Flags of China and Serbia. Serbia cherishes the friendship with China and is willing to deepen all-around cooperation, including in sports, to promote common development and benefit the two peoples, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. The Serbian president made the remarks when meeting with State Councilor Shen Yiqin, who visited the country from Monday to Wednesday. In their talk, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says

China Daily

Flags of China and Serbia. Serbia cherishes the friendship with China and is willing to deepen all-around cooperation, including in sports, to promote common development and benefit the two peoples, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. The Serbian president made the remarks when meeting with State Councilor Shen Yiqin, who visited the country from Monday to Wednesday. In their talk, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Serbia announces plans to build Djokovic museum

The Hindu

Following Novak Djokovic’s dramatic gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics, Serbia is set to build a museum dedicated to the tennis great, according to the country’s president. “We had the first discussions about the construction of the Novak Djokovic museum, which is expected to become another attraction for the city,” Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Tuesday. The victory allowed …

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5 months ago

Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on China

The Independent

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5 months ago

German leader to visit Serbia seeking lithium for his country’s car industry

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Serbia later this week to discuss a tentative deal with the Balkan country for the controversial excavation of lithium, a critical substance in making batteries for electric vehicles, officials from both states confirmed Wednesday. Serbia’s constitutional court earlier this month overturned a previous ruling to cancel a $2.4 billion excavation project …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Kosovo celebrates 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Serbian forces after NATO bombing

Associated Press

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo on Monday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Serbian forces following a 78-day NATO bombing campaign, which opened the way for its independence nine years later. About 13,000 people, mostly ethnic Albanians, died and about 1 million were deported until the NATO bombing resulted in the Serbian withdrawal and the establishment of an international …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Serbs will head to the polls again after fraud reports led to tensions during a December ballot

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Voters in Serbia will go to the polls this weekend for a municipal vote in dozens of cities and towns, including a rerun ballot in the capital of Belgrade where ruling populists were accused of an election fraud in December. The right-wing Serbian Progressive Party of President Aleksandar Vucic is seen as a favorite ahead of the …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Xi’s visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe’s doorstep

Associated Press

BUDAPEST, Hungary — When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered an indispensable ally rather than a rival. Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, speaks during his joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban following their talks at the PM's office, …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine's first lady and foreign minister visit Russia-friendly Serbia

The Independent

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7 months, 1 week ago

Xi's European visit heralds new era of ties

China Daily

President Xi Jinping arrives in Belgrade for a state visit to Serbia at the invitation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, May 7, 2024. President Xi Jinping's six-day trip to Europe has opened new chapters of relationships with China's key partners, and the visit heralds a new era of ties with Europe through enhanced solidarity, mutual trust and confidence, according to …

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Serbian police use mobile phone spyware to keep track of opponents and journalists, Amnesty says

Protesters hold a noisy demonstration against Serbia’s populist leadership

Serbian leader speaks to Trump, pointing out Serb support during US election

Deadly Accident Sparks Protests in Serbia as Opposition Blames Government for Disaster

How growing Kremlin-friendly bloc in Europe is playing to Putin

EU Leaders Propose Migrant 'Hotspots' Outside the EU

Turkey and Serbia suggest they might jointly produce military drones

A Belarus government critic appeals to the Serbian president against his extradition

Serbia demands new elections in tense north Kosovo as well as return of Serb police and judiciary

Rio Tinto CEO in Serbia seeks to reassure over lithium mine

Kosovo shuts down 5 Serbian governing structures in the north and US reacts with alarm

Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia

Serbia, France ink agreements to promote ties

Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia

Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says

Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says

Paris Olympics 2024: Serbia announces plans to build Djokovic museum

Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on China

German leader to visit Serbia seeking lithium for his country’s car industry

Kosovo celebrates 25th anniversary of the withdrawal of Serbian forces after NATO bombing

Serbs will head to the polls again after fraud reports led to tensions during a December ballot

Xi’s visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe’s doorstep

Ukraine's first lady and foreign minister visit Russia-friendly Serbia

Xi's European visit heralds new era of ties