The most critical European Commission report on Serbia to date

After the European Parliament adopted a resolution containing the most negative assessments of reforms in Serbia so far, Belgrade is set to face even harsher criticism from Brussels. On 4 November, the European Commission will publish enlargement...

Why don’t Serbians like the EU?

When president Aleksandar Vucic inaugurated a railway station in the Serbian city of Novi Sad in 2022, it was meant to signal his country’s move towards a brighter future. “This is our way to modern Europe – our way to a better, progressive...

Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition facing foreign policy hurdles

Serbia’s journey toward the European Union began in January 2001, when pro-European parties won parliamentary elections following the fall of Slobodan Milošević in October 2000. At the time, some observers even speculated that the Federal Republic...

Politico: Inside Paul Manafort’s comeback – his failed attempt to rehabilitate Berisha in Washington

Brescia, Italy, is not the most obvious place for a disgraced American politico to make a triumphant return. But when Paul Manafort appeared at a political event there in April — less than five years after his convictions on financial and lobbying...

EU Plotting to Overthrow Serbian Government?

Belgrade buys into Russian intelligence claims that foreign powers are behind the yearlong student-led protests in Serbia. The foreign conspiracy allegations by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) echo many similar claims from Serbia’s...

#IFJBlog - Serbia: A year-long war on journalism

They are being illegally surveilled and attacked by SLAPP lawsuits for asking questions, covering issues, and simply reporting on protests. Journalists are being dangerously branded as "foreign mercenaries", "terrorists" and "anti-Serbs" by top...

Paunovic named Serbia coach ahead of key World Cup qualifiers

Serbia appointed former Real Oviedo manager Veljko Paunovic as their new national team coach on Thursday, following Dragan Stojkovic's resignation after a shock home defeat by Albania this month. Stojkovic stepped down after Serbia's 1-0 loss to...

Serbia protests demand accountability one year after deadly roof collapse

By Ivana Sekularac BELGRADE (Reuters) -Dijana Hrka, 48, whose son was among 16 people killed when the roof of a renovated railway station in Serbia collapsed, is angry with authorities for having held no one accountable a year later. “The roof...

Serbian diaspora rallies worldwide to mark November 1 anniversary

The gatherings will be held in public squares or in front of Serbian embassies and consulates, with most starting at 11:30 a.m. so that participants can pay tribute to the victims with 16 minutes of silence at 11:52, the exact time the canopy...

Macut receives Chinese ambassador to Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade Li Ming on Thursday to discuss an upcoming visit to Shanghai by a Serbian delegation and meetings with Chinese officials. Macut and Li said they were pleased with the visit...

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

BELGRADE (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan country, the IMF said on Thursday. The so-called...

Soccer-Serbia appoint Paunovic as new coach with World Cup qualifying hopes on the line

(Reuters) -Serbia appointed former Real Oviedo manager Veljko Paunovic as their new national team coach on Thursday, following Dragan Stojkovic's resignation after a shock home defeat by Albania this month. Stojkovic stepped down after Serbia's...

Atanackovic: Fuel is cheapest at NIS, procurement through other means will be more expensive

The price of fuel is the lowest when purchased from Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS), and other solutions for purchasing derivatives will be more expensive, assessed the honorary president of the Association of Serbian Employers, Nebojsa...

Vucic: Serbia Must Balance Problems Others in Europe Do Not Have

Source: Beta News / Politics | 30.10.25 | access_time 18:04 Aleksandar Vucic (BETAPHOTO/MILAN ILIC) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has stated that he was a person who was exposed to tremendous daily attacks and that claims were being made...

Serbia: One year after the tragedy that led to mass protests

Under normal circumstances, Novi Sad student Boris Kojcinovic would currently be scouring guides to master's programs abroad. But circumstances for students in Serbia are far from normal due to student-led university blockades that have been going...

European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2025-- The "European Pharmaceutical Directory 2025" directory has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market potential of the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector is enormous and...

NBS: Allegations that sanctions will be imposed on central bank constitute unfounded spreading of panic

The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has announced in response to reports by the media that sanctions against the NBS are “almost certain” because of payments made with the Dina card at NIS gas stations that such allegations constitute unfounded...

Minister: Political Incident Won't Last, State’s Care for Education Will

Source: Beta News / Politics | 30.10.25 | access_time 15:25 Dejan Vuk Stankovic (BETAPHOTO/MILAN OBRADOVIC) Minister of Education Dejan Vuk Stankovic said on Oct. 30 that occasional political incidents inspired by what he said were political...

Plan being developed for new business zone in southern Serbia – Space for industry, solar power plant, but also housing, on 28 ha between Leskovac and Vlasotince

The Municipality of Vlasotince has made available for public inspection the Draft Detailed Regulation Plan for the construction of the Batulovce I business zone. The investor for the plan is the Municipality of Vlasotince, and the plan was...

Syria recognises Kosovo, seen as ‘cold shower’ for Serbia

Oct. 30 (TemA) — Syria has recognised Kosovo’s independence, dealing a blow to Serbia and its ally Russia. Croatia’s Večernji list said the move was a “cold shower” for Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who long touted “brotherly” ties with...