Serbia

Country Serbia
Capital Belgrade
Continent Europe
Currency Serbian dinar(RSD)
Languages Serbian

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The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes was formed in 1918; its name was changed to Yugoslavia in 1929. Various paramilitary bands resisted Nazi Germany's occupation and division of Yugoslavia from 1941 to 1945, but fought each other and ethnic opponents as much as the invaders. The military and political movement headed by Josip "TITO" Broz (Partisans) took full control of Yugoslavia when German and Croatian separatist forces were defeated in 1945. Although Communist, TITO's new government and his successors (he died in 1980) managed to steer their own path between the Warsaw Pact nations and the West for the next four and a half decades. In 1989, Slobodan MILOSEVIC became president of the Republic of Serbia and his ultranationalist calls for Serbian domination led to the violent breakup of Yugoslavia along ethnic lines. In 1991, Croatia, Slovenia, and Macedonia declared independence, followed by Bosnia in 1992. The remaining republics of Serbia and Montenegro declared a new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) in April 1992 and under MILOSEVIC's leadership, Serbia led various military campaigns to unite ethnic Serbs in neighboring republics into a "Greater Serbia." These actions led to Yugoslavia being ousted from the UN in 1992, but Serbia continued its - ultimately unsuccessful - campaign until signing the Dayton Peace Accords in 1995. MILOSEVIC kept tight control over Serbia and eventually became president of the FRY in 1997. In 1998, an ethnic Albanian insurgency in the formerly autonomous Serbian province of Kosovo provoked a Serbian counterinsurgency campaign that resulted in massacres and massive expulsions of ethnic Albanians living in Kosovo. The MILOSEVIC government's rejection of a proposed international settlement led to NATO's bombing of Serbia in the spring of 1999 and to the eventual withdrawal of Serbian military and police forces from Kosovo in June 1999. UNSC Resolution 1244 in June 1999 authorized the stationing of a NATO-led force (KFOR) in Kosovo to provide a safe and secure environment for the region's ethnic communities, created a UN interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to foster self-governing institutions, and reserved the issue of Kosovo's final status for an unspecified date in the future. FRY elections in September 2000 led to the ouster of MILOSEVIC, and in December 2000 a broad coalition of democratic reformist parties known as DOS (the Democratic Opposition of Serbia) was elected to parliament. DOS arrested MILOSEVIC in 2001 and sent him to be tried in The Hague for crimes against humanity. (MILOSEVIC died in March 2006 before the completion of his trial.) In 2001, the country's suspension from the UN was lifted. In 2003, the FRY became Serbia and Montenegro, a loose federation of the two republics with a federal level parliament. Widespread violence predominantly targeting ethnic Serbs in Kosovo in March 2004 caused the international community to open negotiations on the future status of Kosovo in January 2006. In May 2006, Montenegro invoked its right to secede from the federation and - following a successful referendum - it declared itself an independent nation on 3 June 2006. Two days later, Serbia declared that it was the successor state to the union of Serbia and Montenegro. A new Serbian constitution was approved in October 2006 and adopted the following month. In February 2008, after nearly two years of inconclusive negotiations, the UNMIK-administered province of Kosovo declared itself independent of Serbia - an action Serbia was powerless to stop, but which it refuses to recognize.

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Serbia’s Jadar Mine and the Battle for the Balkans - orfonline.orgSerbia’s Jadar Mine and the Battle for the Balkans  orfonline.org

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Serbia halts all arms exports amid Russian scrutiny over Ukraine - The Kyiv IndependentSerbia halts all arms exports amid Russian scrutiny over Ukraine  The Kyiv Independent

Open Balkan, closed doors: unveiling women’s limited opportunities / Serbia / Areas / Homepage - Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso TranseuropaOpen Balkan, closed doors: unveiling women’s limited opportunities / Serbia / Areas / Homepage  Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa

Serbia: the authorities should refrain from excessive use of force and arbitrary arrests - Council of EuropeSerbia: the authorities should refrain from excessive use of force and arbitrary arrests  Council of Europe

Protests persist in Serbia in face of police repression - Peoples DispatchProtests persist in Serbia in face of police repression  Peoples Dispatch

Serbia Eliminates Favorable Tax Treatment for Alternative Products - Tobacco ReporterSerbia Eliminates Favorable Tax Treatment for Alternative Products  Tobacco Reporter

Serbia's remotely concluded financial contracts soar in Q1 - SeeNewsSerbia's remotely concluded financial contracts soar in Q1  SeeNews

Trump announces tariffs on imports from Serbia and Bosnia - bne IntelliNewsTrump announces tariffs on imports from Serbia and Bosnia  bne IntelliNews

Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections - BBCRoadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections  BBC

How independent media in Serbia are uniting to fight SLAPP suits - International Journalists' NetworkHow independent media in Serbia are uniting to fight SLAPP suits  International Journalists' Network

Storms and fires hit Balkan countries following a period of extreme summer heat - The Washington PostStorms and fires hit Balkan countries following a period of extreme summer heat  The Washington Post

Serbia’s electricity imports up 15% in 2024 - Balkan Green Energy NewsSerbia’s electricity imports up 15% in 2024  Balkan Green Energy News

Serbia: Authorities must end unlawful use of force against protesters and investigate reports of police violence - Amnesty InternationalSerbia: Authorities must end unlawful use of force against protesters and investigate reports of police violence  Amnesty International

Serbia battles hundreds of wildfires as heatwave triggers national emergency - The Hans IndiaSerbia battles hundreds of wildfires as heatwave triggers national emergency  The Hans India

First dinosaur fossils discovered in Serbia by international team of scientists - University of BirminghamFirst dinosaur fossils discovered in Serbia by international team of scientists  University of Birmingham

What are Serbia’s protesters demanding, and what’s next? - Al JazeeraWhat are Serbia’s protesters demanding, and what’s next?  Al Jazeera

UAE, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Germany Set the Stage for a New Air Travel Race as Wizz Air Exit Opens Doors for Rivals to Expand Strategic Gulf to Europe Routes and Capture Growing Demand - Travel And Tour WorldUAE, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Germany Set the Stage for a New Air Travel Race as Wizz Air Exit Opens Doors for Rivals to Expand Strategic Gulf to Europe Routes and Capture Growing Demand  Travel And Tour World

EU flags gaps in Serbia's judiciary, anti-graft fight, media freedoms - SeeNewsEU flags gaps in Serbia's judiciary, anti-graft fight, media freedoms  SeeNews

Dozens Arrested in Serbia as Students Step Up Roadblock Tactics - Balkan InsightDozens Arrested in Serbia as Students Step Up Roadblock Tactics  Balkan Insight

Storms and fires hit Balkan countries following a period of extreme summer heat - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosStorms and fires hit Balkan countries following a period of extreme summer heat  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Serbian banks' loan portfolio grows 11.3% y/y in June - SeeNewsSerbian banks' loan portfolio grows 11.3% y/y in June  SeeNews

Europe's human rights watchdog concerned over use of force against Serbia anti-corruption protesters - AP NewsEurope's human rights watchdog concerned over use of force against Serbia anti-corruption protesters  AP News

Trump slamming hefty tariffs on ... Bangladesh, Bosnia, Serbia, Tunisia, Indonesia - Forexlive | Forex News, Technical Analysis & Trading ToolsTrump slamming hefty tariffs on ... Bangladesh, Bosnia, Serbia, Tunisia, Indonesia  Forexlive | Forex News, Technical Analysis & Trading Tools

Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic is rattled - The EconomistSerbia’s Aleksandar Vucic is rattled  The Economist

Day 1: Turkey and Serbia Register Wins on the Opening Day of Women's Quadrangular Series 2025 - Female CricketDay 1: Turkey and Serbia Register Wins on the Opening Day of Women's Quadrangular Series 2025  Female Cricket

Serbia's NIS adds Gazprom Neft execs to board - SeeNewsSerbia's NIS adds Gazprom Neft execs to board  SeeNews

Serbia: Vucic’s Self-Critical Turn, A Chance To Overcome The Current Situation? – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewSerbia: Vucic’s Self-Critical Turn, A Chance To Overcome The Current Situation? – Analysis  Eurasia Review

Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after crackdown on protesters - Al JazeeraThousands set up street blockades in Serbia after crackdown on protesters  Al Jazeera

Argentina vs Serbia - Class. 9-12 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballArgentina vs Serbia - Class. 9-12 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Trump Eases Tariffs on Serbia: Strategic Shift or Political Signal? - connectingregion.comTrump Eases Tariffs on Serbia: Strategic Shift or Political Signal?  connectingregion.com

Serbia police clash with protesters calling for early election - BBCSerbia police clash with protesters calling for early election  BBC

Match 5: Greece Women vs Serbia Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report - Female CricketMatch 5: Greece Women vs Serbia Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report  Female Cricket

Serbia: authorities should ensure safety of demonstrators and improve working environment for civil society and human rights defenders - Council of EuropeSerbia: authorities should ensure safety of demonstrators and improve working environment for civil society and human rights defenders  Council of Europe

Global and domestic uncertainty drag down Serbia's GDP growth - bne IntelliNewsGlobal and domestic uncertainty drag down Serbia's GDP growth  bne IntelliNews

Serbia’s populist president announces more arrests after a massive anti-government protest - The HinduSerbia’s populist president announces more arrests after a massive anti-government protest  The Hindu

Europe human rights chief sounds alarm over Serbia government protest response - JURIST Legal NewsEurope human rights chief sounds alarm over Serbia government protest response  JURIST Legal News

Serbia completes key Chinese-built highway section with longest tunnels - XinhuaSerbia completes key Chinese-built highway section with longest tunnels  Xinhua

Eviden signs a 50-million-euro contract to build Serbia’s National AI Factory - AtosEviden signs a 50-million-euro contract to build Serbia’s National AI Factory  Atos

Lavrov Warns West Against Backing ‘Color Revolution’ in Serbia as Protests Heat Up - The Moscow TimesLavrov Warns West Against Backing ‘Color Revolution’ in Serbia as Protests Heat Up  The Moscow Times

Local election results deepen Serbia's political crisis - DWLocal election results deepen Serbia's political crisis  DW

Croatia warns citizens against travelling to Serbia - Croatia WeekCroatia warns citizens against travelling to Serbia  Croatia Week

Fires break out across Serbia amid heatwave - SeeNewsFires break out across Serbia amid heatwave  SeeNews

Serbia’s Exit festival may go ‘into exile’ amid government pressure over student protests - The GuardianSerbia’s Exit festival may go ‘into exile’ amid government pressure over student protests  The Guardian

Serbian Leader in Ukraine for First Time Since Russian Invasion - The Moscow TimesSerbian Leader in Ukraine for First Time Since Russian Invasion  The Moscow Times

Croatia's Pro Grupa rebrands to Fintastic, to expand in Serbia - SeeNewsCroatia's Pro Grupa rebrands to Fintastic, to expand in Serbia  SeeNews

Serbia Awaits New Unrest - News.bySerbia Awaits New Unrest  News.by

Report – Serbia Superstar Resolute Desire To Quit Juventus Hands Inter Milan Major Transfer Boost - SempreInter.comReport – Serbia Superstar Resolute Desire To Quit Juventus Hands Inter Milan Major Transfer Boost  SempreInter.com

Serbian Riot Police Filmed Arresting Student Protesters at Faculty Entrances - Balkan InsightSerbian Riot Police Filmed Arresting Student Protesters at Faculty Entrances  Balkan Insight

Serbian police arrest dozens in clashes with antigovernment protesters - Al JazeeraSerbian police arrest dozens in clashes with antigovernment protesters  Al Jazeera

The EU's fence-sitting as Serbia's Vucic steps up violent state repression - EUobserverThe EU's fence-sitting as Serbia's Vucic steps up violent state repression  EUobserver

New blockades and new provocations in Serbia - EuractivNew blockades and new provocations in Serbia  Euractiv

U.S. sets new tariff rates on Bosnia, Serbia - SeeNewsU.S. sets new tariff rates on Bosnia, Serbia  SeeNews

European Commission welcomes inclusion of Serbia in the Single Euro Payments Area - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodEuropean Commission welcomes inclusion of Serbia in the Single Euro Payments Area  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Serbia's eyewear chain Diopta issues 4 mln euro minibond - SeeNewsSerbia's eyewear chain Diopta issues 4 mln euro minibond  SeeNews

Serbia's debt-to-GDP ratio rises to 44% at end-May - table - SeeNewsSerbia's debt-to-GDP ratio rises to 44% at end-May - table  SeeNews

Exit festival pulls out of Serbia after backing student protests - BBCExit festival pulls out of Serbia after backing student protests  BBC

Protests across Serbia continue amid daily arrests and police violence - European Western BalkansProtests across Serbia continue amid daily arrests and police violence  European Western Balkans

WHO adds Serbia to its series of country case studies on local production ecosystems for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologicals - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO adds Serbia to its series of country case studies on local production ecosystems for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologicals  World Health Organization (WHO)

Serbian riot police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters demanding snap elections - France 24Serbian riot police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters demanding snap elections  France 24

Don Don launches 4.8 mln euro buyout bid for Serbian bakery Zitopek - SeeNewsDon Don launches 4.8 mln euro buyout bid for Serbian bakery Zitopek  SeeNews

Georgia Success Drives Air Serbia to Explore New Eastern European Routes, Expanding Regional Connectivity and Strengthening Its Presence Now in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Beyond - Travel And Tour WorldGeorgia Success Drives Air Serbia to Explore New Eastern European Routes, Expanding Regional Connectivity and Strengthening Its Presence Now in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

Some 140,000 protesters rally against populist Serbia govt - France 24Some 140,000 protesters rally against populist Serbia govt  France 24

India-Serbia Bilateral Trade and Business Ties: A 2024 Report - India BriefingIndia-Serbia Bilateral Trade and Business Ties: A 2024 Report  India Briefing

Bosnia's ASA Group buys Serbia's wheat mill Zito Backa - SeeNewsBosnia's ASA Group buys Serbia's wheat mill Zito Backa  SeeNews

Serbia limits academics’ research time to just one hour a day - Chemistry WorldSerbia limits academics’ research time to just one hour a day  Chemistry World

Serbia's industrial PPI rises 1.1% y/y in June - SeeNewsSerbia's industrial PPI rises 1.1% y/y in June  SeeNews

Serbia probes arms to Ukraine after Russia alleges ‘stab in the back’ - Al JazeeraSerbia probes arms to Ukraine after Russia alleges ‘stab in the back’  Al Jazeera

Serbian police detain 79 protesters as dissent persists against populist president - AP NewsSerbian police detain 79 protesters as dissent persists against populist president  AP News

Protests ignite in Serbia against lithium mining - HS InsiderProtests ignite in Serbia against lithium mining  HS Insider

Reports of brutal police violence in Serbia - Civil Rights DefendersReports of brutal police violence in Serbia  Civil Rights Defenders

The student movement challenging state and societal ‘capture’ in Serbia - European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)The student movement challenging state and societal ‘capture’ in Serbia  European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

Indonesian Ambassador presents his credentials to Serbian President - ANTARA NewsIndonesian Ambassador presents his credentials to Serbian President  ANTARA News

Students block Roads in Several Cities Across Serbia - Sarajevo TimesStudents block Roads in Several Cities Across Serbia  Sarajevo Times

The EU’s Raw Materials Diplomacy: Serbia as a Test Case - Stiftung Wissenschaft und PolitikThe EU’s Raw Materials Diplomacy: Serbia as a Test Case  Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik

Serbia's president visits Ukraine for the first time in EU realignment signal - Euronews.comSerbia's president visits Ukraine for the first time in EU realignment signal  Euronews.com

ECtHR grants interim measure concerning Serbia: Controversies in the possible use of sonic weapons against protesters - EJIL: Talk!ECtHR grants interim measure concerning Serbia: Controversies in the possible use of sonic weapons against protesters  EJIL: Talk!

Serbia seeks contractor for Sombor sanitary landfill project - EBRD - SeeNewsSerbia seeks contractor for Sombor sanitary landfill project - EBRD  SeeNews

Local elections in Serbia reveal cracks in Vucic’s rule despite unfair conditions - European Western BalkansLocal elections in Serbia reveal cracks in Vucic’s rule despite unfair conditions  European Western Balkans

Report – Serbia Superstar Resolute Desire To Quit Juventus Hands Inter Milan Major Transfer Boost - Yahoo SportsReport – Serbia Superstar Resolute Desire To Quit Juventus Hands Inter Milan Major Transfer Boost  Yahoo Sports

Serbia’s Parliament descends into chaos, at least three lawmakers injured as smoke bombs and flares thrown - The HinduSerbia’s Parliament descends into chaos, at least three lawmakers injured as smoke bombs and flares thrown  The Hindu

Report From Serbia - Geopolitical FuturesReport From Serbia  Geopolitical Futures

Serbia vs Dominican Republic - Class. 9-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballSerbia vs Dominican Republic - Class. 9-16 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Serbia seeks new gas deal with Russia at 'best price in Europe' - ReutersSerbia seeks new gas deal with Russia at 'best price in Europe'  Reuters

Serbia's government seeks fourth sanctions waiver from US for NIS oil firm - ReutersSerbia's government seeks fourth sanctions waiver from US for NIS oil firm  Reuters

Pathways to Bioeconomy and Bioconvergence: Perspectives from Serbia and Israel 2025 - The World Economic ForumPathways to Bioeconomy and Bioconvergence: Perspectives from Serbia and Israel 2025  The World Economic Forum

Serbian police detain 79 people in crackdown on protests - ReutersSerbian police detain 79 people in crackdown on protests  Reuters

False bomb alarm in Parliament, Kurti: Confirmation that the threat came from Serbia proves active hybrid warfare against our country - Gazeta ExpressFalse bomb alarm in Parliament, Kurti: Confirmation that the threat came from Serbia proves active hybrid warfare against our country  Gazeta Express

Watch: Serbia sees one of the largest anti-government protests over President Aleksandar Vucic’s 11-year - Times of IndiaWatch: Serbia sees one of the largest anti-government protests over President Aleksandar Vucic’s 11-year  Times of India

Serbia's police clashes with anti-government protesters - ReutersSerbia's police clashes with anti-government protesters  Reuters

Every second company in Serbia faces a corruption problem - Serbian MonitorEvery second company in Serbia faces a corruption problem  Serbian Monitor

Serbian Championship: Ivan Ivanisevic and Sofia Pogorelskikh win titles – International Chess Federation - FIDESerbian Championship: Ivan Ivanisevic and Sofia Pogorelskikh win titles – International Chess Federation  FIDE

How is the Srebrenica genocide presented in books in Serbia? - Gazeta ExpressHow is the Srebrenica genocide presented in books in Serbia?  Gazeta Express

Serbia, Hungary, Czech Republic: Israel's unexpected allies after Oct. 7 - The Jerusalem PostSerbia, Hungary, Czech Republic: Israel's unexpected allies after Oct. 7  The Jerusalem Post

Patriarch of Serbia held a working meeting with the President of Serbia - Orthodox TimesPatriarch of Serbia held a working meeting with the President of Serbia  Orthodox Times

Serbia - EBRDSerbia  EBRD

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover - BBCA Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover  BBC

"Platinum Wolf 25" Highlights U.S.- Serbia Military Cooperation - U.S. Embassy in Serbia (.gov)"Platinum Wolf 25" Highlights U.S.- Serbia Military Cooperation  U.S. Embassy in Serbia (.gov)

Dodik again spoke about the Unification of Republika Srpska and Serbia - Sarajevo TimesDodik again spoke about the Unification of Republika Srpska and Serbia  Sarajevo Times

Bad weather grips the Balkans, storm in Croatia, snow in Slovenia and torrential rain in Serbia - A2 CNNBad weather grips the Balkans, storm in Croatia, snow in Slovenia and torrential rain in Serbia  A2 CNN