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
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
Aug 22 At least 8 people drown after migrant boat overturns while crossing Drina river from Serbia to Bosnia By Associated Press Serbia's interior minister says that 18 migrants, including three children, managed to cross to Bosnia. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 2:33 News Wrap: Iran's presidential election heads to runoff vote next week In our news wrap Saturday, Iran will hold a runoff election after no candidate won a majority in Friday’s presidential election, 10 Ukrainian civilians were released from Russian captivity after mediation led by the Vatican, a man died after attacking… Continue watching
Jun 29 Attacker shot dead after firing crossbow at police officer outside Israel's embassy in Serbia By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press An attacker with a crossbow wounded a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s Interior Ministry said. The officer responded by fatally shooting the assailant. Continue reading
May 23 UN approves resolution to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide over Serb opposition By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The vote in the 193-member General Assembly on Thursday was 84-19 with 68 nations abstaining, a reflection of concern among many countries about the impact of the vote on efforts to achieve reconciliation in deeply divided Bosnia. Continue reading