Serbia

Despite ban and protests, LGBTQ organizers move forward with EuroPride march in Serbia

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

Organizers of European LGBTQ events held in Belgrade this week have said they will hold a planned Pride march on the streets of the Serbian capital Saturday despite a police ban and threats from anti-gay groups.

Serbia cancels EuroPride celebration due to extremist threats

By Jovana Gec, Associated Press

Serbia won’t allow a pan-European LGBTQ Pride event to take place in Belgrade next month, the president said Saturday, citing threats from right-wing extremists and fears of clashes.

Disregarding EU sanctions, Serbia secures 'extremely favorable' gas deal with Putin

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has refused to explicitly condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and his country has not joined Western sanctions against Moscow.

Serbia shows off newly acquired Chinese missiles amid concerns in Balkans over arms buildup

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

Although Serbia officially seeks membership in the European Union, it has been arming itself mostly with Russian and Chinese weapons, including T-72 battle tanks, MiG-29 fighter jets, Mi-35 attack helicopters and drones.

China delivers missiles to Serbia, raising concerns of an arms buildup

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

Media and military experts said Sunday that six Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport planes landed at Belgrade’s civilian airport early Saturday, reportedly carrying HQ-22 surface-to-air missile systems for the Serbian military.

Serbia holds tense vote that could sway populist government's ties with Russia

By Jovana Gec, Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

Voters in Serbia have cast their ballots in an election likely to keep in power a populist government that has refused to impose sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine.

EU envoy in Serbia-Kosovo talks optimistic of progress

By Ivana Bzganovic, Associated Press

Both Serbia and Kosovo have been told they must find common ground in order to move forward in their bids to join the 27-nation EU.

U.S. gives military helicopters to Croatia as Russia sends arms to Serbia

By Associated Press

The United States has delivered two Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia, which is engaged in a mini arms race with neighboring Russian ally Serbia amid simmering tensions in the post-war Balkan region.

Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia after Australia bars entry, French Open may do the same

By Darko Bandic, Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

A plane carrying Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday. That closed at least the first chapter in a dizzying drama that has resonance in the world of elite sports, Australian pandemic politics and the polarized debate over…

NATO-led mission increases patrols on Kosovo-Serbia border

By Zenel Zhinipotoku, Llazar Semini, Associated Press

The NATO-led KFOR mission in Kosovo has increased its patrols on the border with Serbia in a bid to deescalate tensions between the two Balkan foes over a dispute about license plates.