World Nov 11 Serbians protest real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner By Jovana Gec, Associated Press
World Nov 07 Serbia passes bill enabling Jared Kushner to build luxury compound despite opposition Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner despite widespread public opposition and legal hurdles. By Jovana Gec, Associated Press
World Sep 01 Tens of thousands demand justice and protest against populist rule in Serbia Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has been threatening a major crackdown against those who have been protesting his populist rule. By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press
World Aug 16 Tensions soar in Serbia as angry protesters clash with police and set fire to party offices Serbia has been gripped by protests since November, when a train station canopy collapse killed 16 people. Many blamed the tragedy on poor renovation work resulting from widespread corruption in infrastructure projects. By Jovana Gec, Associated Press
World Aug 14 Dozens detained as opponents and supporters of Serbian government clash during protests Serbian police say nearly 50 protesters have been detained and dozens of people injured during clashes at anti-government protests in Serbia against the populist rule of President Aleksandar Vucic. By Associated Press
Aug 13 Clashes erupt at Serbian anti-government protests, with dozens injured By Jovana Gec, Associated Press Tensions have escalated following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against populist President Aleksandar Vucic. The latest skirmishes started on Tuesday evening in Vrbas. Continue reading
Jun 29 Massive anti-government protest in Serbia’s capital leads to dozens of arrests By Jovana Gec, Associated Press Serbia's president announced Sunday more arrests of anti-government protesters following clashes with police at a massive rally demanding an early parliamentary election. Dozens have already been detained. Continue reading
Mar 15 More than 100,000 protestors rally in Belgrade against Serbia’s president and government By Jovana Gec, Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press The rally was part of a nationwide anti-corruption movement that erupted after a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Serbia's north in November, killing 15 people. Continue reading
Jan 28 Serbian prime minister resigns after weeks of anti-corruption protests By Jovana Gec, Associated Press Serbia’s prime minister resigned in an attempt to calm political tensions stoked by weeks of massive anti-corruption protests sparked by the deadly collapse of a concrete overhang at a train station. Continue reading
Aug 29 Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French fighter jets, in shift away from relying on Russia By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press The announcement was made during a joint news conference in Belgrade with French President Emmanuel Macron during a two-day visit to Serbia as part of what French officials have called a strategy of bringing Serbia closer to the European Union. Continue reading