Serbia
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May 02, 2016Kosovo's UEFA Dreams
As an independent Kosovo strives to assert itself, soccer is one way the fledgling country is promoting itself on the world stage. Kosovo could receive a huge boost on May 3, when European soccer's governing body, UEFA, could change its rules on eligibility, allowing the country to join the organization.
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May 02, 2016
Fire Guts Historic Serbian Church In New York
Fire destroyed a historic Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Manhattan on May 1, just hours after worshippers celebrated Orthodox Easter there.
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April 30, 2016
Serbian Opposition Rallies Against Alleged Election Fraud
Around 2,000 people have protested in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, alleging falsification of the April 24 snap parliamentary elections and to demand that an upcoming repeat vote at 15 polling stations be held fairly.
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April 29, 2016
Serbia And Self-Fulfilling Russian Prophecies
In Europe, Serbia's recent elections were seen as a sign that the pro-Western mood is dominant. But while Russian media have noted this as well, they prefer to focus on the success of two right-wing parties, including one led by Vojislav Seselj.
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April 29, 2016
Outcome Of Serbia's Elections Unclear Until May 4 Partial Repeat Vote
Postelection confusion in Serbia extended to a fifth day on April 29 and looked set to continue for at least another week after a partial recount led to one party being provisionally eliminated from parliament.
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April 27, 2016
Belgrade Site For Refugees Demolished
A site in Belgrade that provided help to migrants and refugees has been demolished as part of a $3 billion waterfront development. Some of the refugees in the Serbian capital witnessed the dismantling of "Miksaliste" site by construction workers, who were accompanied by police.
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April 27, 2016
World Press Freedom At Lowest In More Than A Decade, Watchdog Says
A U.S.-based rights watchdog says press freedom in the world declined in 2015 to its lowest level in 12 years, under increased pressure from a combination of political, criminal, and terrorist elements.
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April 26, 2016
Serbian Oil Worker Reportedly Taken Hostage In Libya
Serbia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a citizen of Serbia was kidnapped in Libya over the weekend.
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April 26, 2016
Balkan Police Arrest 22 In Drugs, Weapons Ring
Police from six Balkan countries have arrested 22 people and seized large quantities of weapons and drugs in a coordinated operation targeting an international smuggling ring, Interpol says.
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April 25, 2016
Official Tally Confirms Victory For Serbian Prime Minister's Coalition
An official vote tally from Serbia’s April 24 general election has confirmed that incumbent pro-European Union parties have won a landslide victory.
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April 24, 2016
Serbian Prime Minister Vucic And Political Rivals Cast Their Votes
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and other political leaders marked their ballots in parliamentary elections on April 24. Vucic asked Serbian voters to endorse his drive toward the European Union while maintaining close ties with Russia. (RFE/RL’s Balkan Service)
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