10:12

Serbia protests

Serbia's police intervene to end standoff between ruling party supporters and anti-government protesters

Supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) threw flares and firecrackers at anti-government protesters in Novi Sad on Wednesday evening, according to Reuters, prompting police to intervene to end the standoff, a major escalation of nine-month-long protests in Serbia.

10:40

Serbia

Serbia’s Vučić to visit China, signals potential meeting with Putin

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to China in early September. The two leaders are expected to participate in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory over Japanese aggression.

13:35

World News

Serbia and Russia to investigate claims of Serbian arms reaching Ukraine

Serbia and Russia will jointly examine allegations that Serbian-made weapons reached Ukraine, following claims by Russian officials and statements from President Aleksandar Vucic calling for a fact-finding effort.

16:40

Serbia

Huge crowds join anti-government rally in Belgrade

Tens of thousands protested in Belgrade against President Vucic, demanding accountability for a deadly railway station collapse. Riot police, veterans, and bikers faced off with demonstrators in a tense standoff, as student-led rallies continue to challenge the government.

17:30

Economy

US gives Serbian oil company last-minute sanctions reprieve

The United States has suspended sanctions for 30 days on Serbian oil company NIS, which is majority-owned by Russian companies and runs the country's only oil refinery, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday, citing a U.S. Treasury document.

02:57

Istanbul, Türkiye

Turkish, Serbian presidents discuss regional, global issues over phone

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara would continue to develop bilateral relations with new Serbian government.

19:38

World News

Students Lead Massive Protest in Serbia Over Deadly Railway Disaster

Tens of thousands of students, joined by teachers and workers, marched in Kragujevac demanding justice for the victims of a deadly train station roof collapse, marking a significant challenge to President Vucic's rule.