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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Political crisis rumbles in Serbia as duelling camps hold parallel rallies - Al JazeeraPolitical crisis rumbles in Serbia as duelling camps hold parallel rallies  Al Jazeera

US Suspends Talks With Kosovo; Big Boost For Pro-Putin Serbia? | Balkan Crisis Deepens - Times of IndiaUS Suspends Talks With Kosovo; Big Boost For Pro-Putin Serbia? | Balkan Crisis Deepens  Times of India

Serbia’s opposing camps hold parallel rallies, reflecting deep political crisis - The Indian ExpressSerbia’s opposing camps hold parallel rallies, reflecting deep political crisis  The Indian Express

Serbia witnesses ongoing political turmoil as protests, counter-rallies continue - Tribune IndiaSerbia witnesses ongoing political turmoil as protests, counter-rallies continue  Tribune India

Statement on closure of Serbia-run institutions in northern Kosovo - United Nations PeacekeepingStatement on closure of Serbia-run institutions in northern Kosovo  United Nations Peacekeeping

Underdogs Czechia take out Serbia in straight sets at Men’s Volleyball World Championship - Volleyball WorldUnderdogs Czechia take out Serbia in straight sets at Men’s Volleyball World Championship  Volleyball World

China ratifies extradition treaty with Serbia - ThePrintChina ratifies extradition treaty with Serbia  ThePrint

Serbian police use teargas to disperse anti-government protesters - ReutersSerbian police use teargas to disperse anti-government protesters  Reuters

The Guardian view on protests in Serbia: a battle for democracy that the EU must not ignore - The GuardianThe Guardian view on protests in Serbia: a battle for democracy that the EU must not ignore  The Guardian

Serbia 0-5 England LIVE: Three Lions thrash hosts in World Cup Qualifier - BBCSerbia 0-5 England LIVE: Three Lions thrash hosts in World Cup Qualifier  BBC

Statement on closure of Serbia-run institutions in northern Kosovo - United Nations PeacekeepingStatement on closure of Serbia-run institutions in northern Kosovo  United Nations Peacekeeping

Protesting students in Serbia: Novi Sad police used dangerous CN gas - Gazeta ExpressProtesting students in Serbia: Novi Sad police used dangerous CN gas  Gazeta Express

Serbia’s Crisis Tests EU Enlargement: Germany Should Act - German Council on Foreign Relations | DGAPSerbia’s Crisis Tests EU Enlargement: Germany Should Act  German Council on Foreign Relations | DGAP

We have work to do, Serbia’s future is in the EU, Vucic tells Euronews - Euronews.comWe have work to do, Serbia’s future is in the EU, Vucic tells Euronews  Euronews.com

Serbia 0-5 England: World Cup qualifier paused by referee after laser pen shone at Ezri Konsa - BBCSerbia 0-5 England: World Cup qualifier paused by referee after laser pen shone at Ezri Konsa  BBC

Noni Madueke leads five-star England’s rout of Serbia with World Cup in sight - The GuardianNoni Madueke leads five-star England’s rout of Serbia with World Cup in sight  The Guardian

Tuchel earns first statement win as England boss, as World Cup hopes rise - ESPN IndiaTuchel earns first statement win as England boss, as World Cup hopes rise  ESPN India

What's Behind The Eruption Of Violence At Protests In Serbia? - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyWhat's Behind The Eruption Of Violence At Protests In Serbia?  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Growing protests pose the most serious challenge yet to Serbia’s populist president - AP NewsGrowing protests pose the most serious challenge yet to Serbia’s populist president  AP News

Letter: Serbia shows the dangers of sacrificing democracy for stability - Financial TimesLetter: Serbia shows the dangers of sacrificing democracy for stability  Financial Times

Djokovic's relocation tied to Serbia's political crisis - ????Djokovic's relocation tied to Serbia's political crisis  ????

Djukic: There is a civil war in Serbia, the final result will be known within a few weeks - Gazeta ExpressDjukic: There is a civil war in Serbia, the final result will be known within a few weeks  Gazeta Express

Serbia 0-5 England: World Cup 2026 qualifying Group K – as it happened - The GuardianSerbia 0-5 England: World Cup 2026 qualifying Group K – as it happened  The Guardian

'Tuchel's blueprint faces sternest test in Serbia' - BBC'Tuchel's blueprint faces sternest test in Serbia'  BBC

Serbia ask fans to behave for England game, while Harry Kane is 'prepared' - BBCSerbia ask fans to behave for England game, while Harry Kane is 'prepared'  BBC

Serbia-England | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comSerbia-England | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Air Serbia marks 10 years of its Premium Lounge, announces major upgrade at Belgrade Airport - Travel Daily News InternationalAir Serbia marks 10 years of its Premium Lounge, announces major upgrade at Belgrade Airport  Travel Daily News International

China ratifies extradition treaty with Serbia - ReutersChina ratifies extradition treaty with Serbia  Reuters

England 5-0 Serbia (Sep 9, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPNEngland 5-0 Serbia (Sep 9, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN

Serbian president calls for ‘democratic dialogue’ with antigov’t protesters - Al JazeeraSerbian president calls for ‘democratic dialogue’ with antigov’t protesters  Al Jazeera

Serbia’s protests shake Vucic, but his system holds firm - TVP WorldSerbia’s protests shake Vucic, but his system holds firm  TVP World

Serbia anti-government Protest: Clashes erupt, dozens injured - The HinduSerbia anti-government Protest: Clashes erupt, dozens injured  The Hindu

Djokovic labeled traitor for Serbian protests, Greece move rumors - ????Djokovic labeled traitor for Serbian protests, Greece move rumors  ????

Serbia’s populist leader vows tough response to protesters following riots - CNNSerbia’s populist leader vows tough response to protesters following riots  CNN

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

Serbia launches FOREST Invest project to boost energy security and climate resilience - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSerbia launches FOREST Invest project to boost energy security and climate resilience  Food and Agriculture Organization

Latvia-Serbia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comLatvia-Serbia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Weekly sports quiz: Who made their England debut in Serbia? - BBCWeekly sports quiz: Who made their England debut in Serbia?  BBC

How will EU respond to crackdown on Serbian protests? - DWHow will EU respond to crackdown on Serbian protests?  DW

Antigovernment protesters clash with police in several Serbian cities - Al JazeeraAntigovernment protesters clash with police in several Serbian cities  Al Jazeera

Serbia cannot accept violent street protests | Letter - The GuardianSerbia cannot accept violent street protests | Letter  The Guardian

Serbian Army Chief Rejects Criticism of Military Parade in Belgrade - Gazeta ExpressSerbian Army Chief Rejects Criticism of Military Parade in Belgrade  Gazeta Express

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (August 22, 2025) - U.S. Embassy in Serbia (.gov)Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (August 22, 2025)  U.S. Embassy in Serbia (.gov)

Why has violence flared up in Serbia – and what’s next? - Al JazeeraWhy has violence flared up in Serbia – and what’s next?  Al Jazeera

Serbia 0-5 England commentary - Sky SportsSerbia 0-5 England commentary  Sky Sports

Tens of thousands demand justice and protest against populist rule in Serbia - PBSTens of thousands demand justice and protest against populist rule in Serbia  PBS

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

Serbia’s opposing camps hold parallel rallies, reflecting deep political crisis - AP NewsSerbia’s opposing camps hold parallel rallies, reflecting deep political crisis  AP News

Violence Erupts After Police Move on Serbia Protest - Balkan InsightViolence Erupts After Police Move on Serbia Protest  Balkan Insight

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

Serbia 0-5 England: Thomas Tuchel’s team finds fluency as Three Lions deliver sensational win in Belgrade - Sky SportsSerbia 0-5 England: Thomas Tuchel’s team finds fluency as Three Lions deliver sensational win in Belgrade  Sky Sports

Dozens injured in Serbia as protesters clash with pro-government supporters - The GuardianDozens injured in Serbia as protesters clash with pro-government supporters  The Guardian

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

Serbia sweep Cameroon, but Boškovic goes down - Volleyball WorldSerbia sweep Cameroon, but Boškovic goes down  Volleyball World

Back to Back World Champions Serbia Secure Round of 16 Spot - FIVBBack to Back World Champions Serbia Secure Round of 16 Spot  FIVB

Violent clashes escalate at anti-government protests in Serbia - The GuardianViolent clashes escalate at anti-government protests in Serbia  The Guardian

Republic of Serbia: 2025 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Policy Coordination Instrument, and Request for Modification of Targets-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Serbia - International Monetary FundRepublic of Serbia: 2025 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Policy Coordination Instrument, and Request for Modification of Targets-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Serbia  International Monetary Fund

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

Serbia 0 England 5: World Cup within sight as Tuchel’s team click - The New York TimesSerbia 0 England 5: World Cup within sight as Tuchel’s team click  The New York Times

Serbia vs England LIVE: Result and updates from World Cup qualifier - London Evening StandardSerbia vs England LIVE: Result and updates from World Cup qualifier  London Evening Standard

Leaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion Of Chinese-Made Surveillance - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyLeaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion Of Chinese-Made Surveillance  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Montenegro and Serbia to clash for gold at EA Men’s U18 Water Polo Championships in Oradea - European AquaticsMontenegro and Serbia to clash for gold at EA Men’s U18 Water Polo Championships in Oradea  European Aquatics

Serbia clashes continue for second day amid antigovernment protests - Al JazeeraSerbia clashes continue for second day amid antigovernment protests  Al Jazeera

FIVB Men’s World: Returning Czechia stuns Serbia - Inquirer.netFIVB Men’s World: Returning Czechia stuns Serbia  Inquirer.net

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 to cap consumer goods profit margins and personal loan rates - ReutersSerbia to cap consumer goods profit margins and personal loan rates  Reuters

Trump should kickstart Kosovo-Serbia talks into making real progress - Atlantic CouncilTrump should kickstart Kosovo-Serbia talks into making real progress  Atlantic Council

Serbia vs England: Kickoff time, how to watch, stats, team news - ESPNSerbia vs England: Kickoff time, how to watch, stats, team news  ESPN

Serbia’s 2025 Military Exports to Israel Already Outstrip Record-Setting 2024 - Balkan InsightSerbia’s 2025 Military Exports to Israel Already Outstrip Record-Setting 2024  Balkan Insight

Serbia and China Boost Security Ties With Special Forces Exercise - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSerbia and China Boost Security Ties With Special Forces Exercise  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Jokic's career-high sends Serbia to Round of 16 - fiba.basketballJokic's career-high sends Serbia to Round of 16  fiba.basketball

Serbian antigovernment protests escalate in third night of clashes - Al JazeeraSerbian antigovernment protests escalate in third night of clashes  Al Jazeera

Time to stop indulging Serbia’s authoritarian president - Financial TimesTime to stop indulging Serbia’s authoritarian president  Financial Times

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: RSF alerts EU to ongoing police violence against journalists - Reporters sans frontičresSerbia: RSF alerts EU to ongoing police violence against journalists  Reporters sans frontičres

Serbia's protest movement spreads to small towns - Le Monde.frSerbia's protest movement spreads to small towns  Le Monde.fr

In Serbia, a strategy of fear - Le Monde.frIn Serbia, a strategy of fear  Le Monde.fr

Match Centre: Serbia 0-5 England - England FootballMatch Centre: Serbia 0-5 England  England Football

Serbia FA sends warning to fans before England tie - ESPNSerbia FA sends warning to fans before England tie  ESPN

England player ratings vs Serbia as four 8/10 stars shine in dominant victory - The MirrorEngland player ratings vs Serbia as four 8/10 stars shine in dominant victory  The Mirror

Serbia's students plan major rally after issuing 'ultimatum' - DWSerbia's students plan major rally after issuing 'ultimatum'  DW

Planned Serbia-China Military Exercise Sparks EU Backlash - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyPlanned Serbia-China Military Exercise Sparks EU Backlash  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Switzerland supports the development of sustainable rural tourism in Serbia - UNDPSwitzerland supports the development of sustainable rural tourism in Serbia  UNDP

CyberSEE supports Serbia’s efforts to implement the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime - The Council of EuropeCyberSEE supports Serbia’s efforts to implement the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime  The Council of Europe

Indra thrilled as Czechia stuns Serbia in FIVB Worlds: 'Waited for this for a long time' - OneSports.PHIndra thrilled as Czechia stuns Serbia in FIVB Worlds: 'Waited for this for a long time'  OneSports.PH

AIDA Country Report on Serbia – Update on 2024 - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |AIDA Country Report on Serbia – Update on 2024  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

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 revealed as EU country behind $1.64b weapons deal with Israel’s Elbit - The Times of IsraelSerbia revealed as EU country behind $1.64b weapons deal with Israel’s Elbit  The Times of Israel

The EU’s strategic compromises are blinding it to the ongoing fight for democracy in Serbia - ceps.euThe EU’s strategic compromises are blinding it to the ongoing fight for democracy in Serbia  ceps.eu

Serbia rocked by ongoing anti-government protests - DWSerbia rocked by ongoing anti-government protests  DW

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)

England Receive Surprise New World 'Ranking' After Serbia Win - SPORTbibleEngland Receive Surprise New World 'Ranking' After Serbia Win  SPORTbible

Tuchel: England ready to 'prove a point' in Serbia - ESPNTuchel: England ready to 'prove a point' in Serbia  ESPN

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!

The Russians Next Door: Serbia’s Refuge of Convenience or Complicity? - Balkan InsightThe Russians Next Door: Serbia’s Refuge of Convenience or Complicity?  Balkan Insight

Novak Djokovic plans move after being branded a traitor in Serbia - The TimesNovak Djokovic plans move after being branded a traitor in Serbia  The Times

Serbian President Vucic 'ordered' the Serbian Federation to move the match against Albania to Leskovac - Gazeta ExpressSerbian President Vucic 'ordered' the Serbian Federation to move the match against Albania to Leskovac  Gazeta Express

Vucic says foreign special services spent $4 billion to fund protests in Serbia - Latest news from AzerbaijanVucic says foreign special services spent $4 billion to fund protests in Serbia  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Protesters target Serbian ruling party offices in fifth night of demonstrations - BBCProtesters target Serbian ruling party offices in fifth night of demonstrations  BBC

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