Austrian FM denies interfering in Serbia’s internal affairs

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger denied that her meetings with civil society organization members was interference in Serbia’s internal affairs. “This was not meant to be an internal interference but about European values and fundamentals,” …

As Serbia’s two best players clash in NBA playoffs, Bogdan Bogdanovic recalls first time facing Nikola Jokic

Serbia’s second-best basketball player had a red carpet to the rim, an opportunity to steal a series-altering rebound from Serbia’s best basketball player. But to succeed in his heist, Bogdan Bogdanovic sensed he would need to take a different path to the …

Serbia offers firefighting helicopters to Israel

Serbia is set to send firefighting helicopters to Israel to help deal with forest fires, the Internal Affairs Ministry (MUP) said on Thursday. The press release said that Internal Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic acted under an order from President Aleksandar …

Victim’s mother leaves Serbia, fearing for her safety

The mother of one of the victims of the Novi Sad Railway Station tragedy has been forced to leave Serbia, fearing for her safety after coming under pressure from regime supporters. Dijana Hrka, whose son Stefan was killed in the collapse of a concrete …

Across Serbia, there have been student-led protests almost daily over the past six months

How the EU Can Help Serbia’s Protesters

It’s been six months since the canopy outside a newly renovated rail station in Novi Sad killed 16 people, and students mobilized to protest Aleksandr Vučić and his ruling SNS party. Demonstrations continue as a widening movement demands an accounting and …

Serbia May Day protests mark six months since station collapse

Thousands of trade union workers and students joined together to march through Belgrade on Monday (May 1) to demand changes to Serbia's government. The May Day protest led by students marked six months since the collapse of a railway station roof that …

Mesarovic: Every job, every investment important for Serbia's government

BELGRADE - At a meeting with Swarovski Subotica Ltd executives, Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said the Serbian government was constantly open to discussions with investors in the country. "We are fighting to keep Serbia …

Djuric: Serbia monitoring situation as wildfires continue near Jerusalem

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday Serbia was "closely monitoring the unfolding situation" as devastating wildfires continued near Jerusalem. "We express our heartfelt concern and solidarity with the people of Israel and …

Thousands in Serbia mark 6 months since a train station canopy crash that triggered mass protests

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people in Serbia on Thursday marked six months since a train station tragedy in the country’s north killed 16 people and triggered a wave of anti-corruption protests that have shaken populist President Aleksandar Vucic’ …