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

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

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

Anti-govt sentiment boiling in Serbia, President Vucic refuses to call snap election - WIONAnti-govt sentiment boiling in Serbia, President Vucic refuses to call snap election  WION

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

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

Week in Pictures: From Israel’s Gaza offensive to protests in Serbia - Al JazeeraWeek in Pictures: From Israel’s Gaza offensive to protests in Serbia  Al Jazeera

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

Bulgaria Women vs Serbia Women, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Bulgaria 2025 - Cricbuzz.comBulgaria Women vs Serbia Women, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Bulgaria 2025  Cricbuzz.com

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

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

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

Now, Air Serbia Delivers Around Half A Million Passengers To And Fro Montenegro, Greece, Turkey, Spain And Many More, In The Month Of June - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Air Serbia Delivers Around Half A Million Passengers To And Fro Montenegro, Greece, Turkey, Spain And Many More, In The Month Of June  Travel And Tour World

France vs Serbia - Class. 9-10 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballFrance vs Serbia - Class. 9-10 - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

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

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

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

Serbia Borrows $2.2B From French Banks for Rafale Jets - The Defense PostSerbia Borrows $2.2B From French Banks for Rafale Jets  The Defense Post

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

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

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

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

Xinhua News | Serbia completes key Chinese-built highway section with longest tunnels - XinhuaXinhua News | Serbia completes key Chinese-built highway section with longest tunnels  Xinhua

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

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

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

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

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

Kremlin says anti-government protests in Serbia could be an attempted 'colour revolution' - ReutersKremlin says anti-government protests in Serbia could be an attempted 'colour revolution'  Reuters

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

Serbia enters fifth day of protests, 79 arrested overnight - bne IntelliNewsSerbia enters fifth day of protests, 79 arrested overnight  bne IntelliNews

EY Serbia Macroeconomic and Banking Sector Pulse | EY - Global - EYEY Serbia Macroeconomic and Banking Sector Pulse | EY - Global  EY

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

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

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

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

Serbia to open 19.4 km of Milos Veliki motorway on July 6 - Vucic - SeeNewsSerbia to open 19.4 km of Milos Veliki motorway on July 6 - Vucic  SeeNews

Police clash with anti-government protesters calling for early elections in Serbia - CNNPolice clash with anti-government protesters calling for early elections in Serbia  CNN

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

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

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

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)

Serbia lifts cap on flour prices - SeeNewsSerbia lifts cap on flour prices  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

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

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

Serbia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka / Aleatek Studio - ArchDailySerbia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka / Aleatek Studio  ArchDaily

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)

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

15 of the best things to do in Serbia - Lonely Planet15 of the best things to do in Serbia  Lonely Planet

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

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!

EXIT Festival to leave Serbia after 2025 edition due to “financial and political pressures”  - DJ MagEXIT Festival to leave Serbia after 2025 edition due to “financial and political pressures”   DJ Mag

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

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

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

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

Serbia and Gazprom Extend Low-Cost Gas Deal Through September - The Moscow TimesSerbia and Gazprom Extend Low-Cost Gas Deal Through September  The Moscow Times

Xhelal Sveçla: Bomb Threat at Kosovo Assembly a Hybrid Attack from Serbia - Euronews AlbaniaXhelal Sveçla: Bomb Threat at Kosovo Assembly a Hybrid Attack from Serbia  Euronews Albania

Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia - AP NewsDozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia  AP News

TRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Sarajevo - Belgrade - EX-YU AviationTRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Sarajevo - Belgrade  EX-YU Aviation

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

Police with official announcement: The phone number from which the threat against the Parliament came is suspected to be from Serbia - Gazeta ExpressPolice with official announcement: The phone number from which the threat against the Parliament came is suspected to be from Serbia  Gazeta Express

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

Enhanced Forest Resilience project signed into action in Serbia - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEnhanced Forest Resilience project signed into action in Serbia  Food and Agriculture Organization

Report From Serbia - Geopolitical FuturesReport From Serbia  Geopolitical Futures

Serbia Anti-Government Protests Escalate with Nationwide Blockades - ?????Serbia Anti-Government Protests Escalate with Nationwide Blockades  ?????

Kosovo increases imports from Serbia by over 100%, Gërxhaliu: This proves the effect of the destruction of the private sector - Gazeta ExpressKosovo increases imports from Serbia by over 100%, Gërxhaliu: This proves the effect of the destruction of the private sector  Gazeta Express

German Press: Autocracy in Serbia is Shaking - Gazeta ExpressGerman Press: Autocracy in Serbia is Shaking  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

Serbian Opposition Disputes Ruling Party Local Election Wins - Balkan InsightSerbian Opposition Disputes Ruling Party Local Election Wins  Balkan Insight

As protests rage against President of Serbia, Donald Trump Jr. paid a surprise visit to the country; here' - The Economic TimesAs protests rage against President of Serbia, Donald Trump Jr. paid a surprise visit to the country; here'  The Economic Times

Serbia's Exit music festival faces closure as government cracks down on dissent - Le Monde.frSerbia's Exit music festival faces closure as government cracks down on dissent  Le Monde.fr

Popovic stars as Serbia claim first win; Finland continue to impress - fiba.basketballPopovic stars as Serbia claim first win; Finland continue to impress  fiba.basketball

Nationwide Protest in Serbia: Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis Brought to Standstill - Novinite.comNationwide Protest in Serbia: Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis Brought to Standstill  Novinite.com

In Pics: Thousands protest against corruption in Serbia's Belgrade - Deccan HeraldIn Pics: Thousands protest against corruption in Serbia's Belgrade  Deccan Herald

Serbia - EBRDSerbia  EBRD

Serbia's Moscow-friendly president visits Ukraine but refuses to sign 'anti-Russian' declaration - AP NewsSerbia's Moscow-friendly president visits Ukraine but refuses to sign 'anti-Russian' declaration  AP News

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic makes first-ever visit to Ukraine - ReutersSerbia's President Aleksandar Vucic makes first-ever visit to Ukraine  Reuters

"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)

The impact of depleted uranium on the environment in Serbia - ScienceDirect.comThe impact of depleted uranium on the environment in Serbia  ScienceDirect.com

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

EU condemns 'hatred and violence' amid Serbia protests - The Korea TimesEU condemns 'hatred and violence' amid Serbia protests  The Korea Times

Focus - Russians and Belarusians trapped in administrative limbo in Serbia - France 24Focus - Russians and Belarusians trapped in administrative limbo in Serbia  France 24

Türkiye sink Serbia to reach top eight of Women’s U16 European Water Polo Championships - europeanaquatics.orgTürkiye sink Serbia to reach top eight of Women’s U16 European Water Polo Championships  europeanaquatics.org

Serbia: Public outrage on show in historic Belgrade protest - Times of IndiaSerbia: Public outrage on show in historic Belgrade protest  Times of India

Serbia’s Wool Installation Explores Circular Design at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 - ArchDailySerbia’s Wool Installation Explores Circular Design at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025  ArchDaily

Regime’s Pyrrhic Election Wins Should Encourage Serbia’s Opposition - Balkan InsightRegime’s Pyrrhic Election Wins Should Encourage Serbia’s Opposition  Balkan Insight

VV MP calls for bomb threat to be taken seriously: Serbia is exerting pressure and attempting destabilization - Gazeta ExpressVV MP calls for bomb threat to be taken seriously: Serbia is exerting pressure and attempting destabilization  Gazeta Express

Serbian Govt Turns Screws on Protesting Professors - Balkan InsightSerbian Govt Turns Screws on Protesting Professors  Balkan Insight

Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrests of anti-government protesters - AP NewsThousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrests of anti-government protesters  AP News

Meeting with the Ministry of Interior of Serbia - Council of EuropeMeeting with the Ministry of Interior of Serbia  Council of Europe

Villagers In Serbia And Tajikistan Say Chinese Mines Are 'Poisoning' Them - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyVillagers In Serbia And Tajikistan Say Chinese Mines Are 'Poisoning' Them  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Ohio National Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia - army.milOhio National Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia  army.mil

Mass protests in Serbia as activists blast use of ‘brutal force’ - TVP WorldMass protests in Serbia as activists blast use of ‘brutal force’  TVP World

Banjska terrorists are guarding Vucic, list of Serbian police officers handed over to the EU - Gazeta ExpressBanjska terrorists are guarding Vucic, list of Serbian police officers handed over to the EU  Gazeta Express

Serbian President Pardons Party Activists on Trial for Attacking Student Protesters - Balkan InsightSerbian President Pardons Party Activists on Trial for Attacking Student Protesters  Balkan Insight

Serbia ? Fidji? or: What happened to Serbia’s Intervention in the Case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Sudan v. United Arab Emirates) - EJIL: Talk!Serbia ? Fidji? or: What happened to Serbia’s Intervention in the Case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Sudan v. United Arab Emirates)  EJIL: Talk!

Goods at the borders with Serbia, scanners from Germany will be delayed until 2026 - Gazeta ExpressGoods at the borders with Serbia, scanners from Germany will be delayed until 2026  Gazeta Express

Serbia: Call for calm ahead of mass rally - ohchrSerbia: Call for calm ahead of mass rally  ohchr