World Apr 17 Kosovo approves troop commitment to Gaza international force By Zana Cimili, Associated Press
World Jan 17 Thousands rally in Serbia as university students protest corruption Protesters in Novi Sad, chanting "thieves," accused the government of rampant corruption that they believe also led to a November 2024 train station disaster in the city. By Associated Press
World Nov 11 Serbians protest real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment. 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
Aug 16 Tensions soar in Serbia as angry protesters clash with police and set fire to party offices By Jovana Gec, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 14 Dozens detained as opponents and supporters of Serbian government clash during protests By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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