Serbia

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

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Introduction

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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Kushner Deal in Serbia Follows Earlier Interest by Trump - The New York TimesKushner Deal in Serbia Follows Earlier Interest by Trump  The New York Times

Jared Kushner's $500 million investment deal in Serbia mirrors plans Donald Trump had a decade ago - Business Insider IndiaJared Kushner's $500 million investment deal in Serbia mirrors plans Donald Trump had a decade ago  Business Insider India

Thousands of Russians vote in Serbia, Montenegro, many say they oppose Putin - ThePrintThousands of Russians vote in Serbia, Montenegro, many say they oppose Putin  ThePrint

Air Serbia posts €40.5 million profit, plans new aircraft type in fleet - EX-YU Aviation NewsAir Serbia posts €40.5 million profit, plans new aircraft type in fleet  EX-YU Aviation News

Report: Bayern Munich helped Germany ward off Serbia and secure Aleksandar Pavlovic - Bavarian Football WorksReport: Bayern Munich helped Germany ward off Serbia and secure Aleksandar Pavlovic  Bavarian Football Works

Jared Kushner's $500 million investment deal in Serbia mirrors plans Donald Trump had a decade ago - MSNJared Kushner's $500 million investment deal in Serbia mirrors plans Donald Trump had a decade ago  MSN

Russia using Serbian agent to infiltrate EU bodies, Western intel says - POLITICO EuropeRussia using Serbian agent to infiltrate EU bodies, Western intel says  POLITICO Europe

Serbia's national parks are a nature lover's dream: Where to go for vineyards, hiking and history - EuronewsSerbia's national parks are a nature lover's dream: Where to go for vineyards, hiking and history  Euronews

Serbia protests after Croatia's foreign minister calls Vucic a Russian 'satellite' in the Balkans - The Associated PressSerbia protests after Croatia's foreign minister calls Vucic a Russian 'satellite' in the Balkans  The Associated Press

‘This is still taboo’: queer teens and their families embrace gay comedy in Serbia - The Guardian‘This is still taboo’: queer teens and their families embrace gay comedy in Serbia  The Guardian

Serbia improved measures in relation to virtual assets and virtual assets service providers, says Council of Europe anti ... - Council of EuropeSerbia improved measures in relation to virtual assets and virtual assets service providers, says Council of Europe anti ...  Council of Europe

Civil society organizations contribute to the preservation of Serbia's natural diversity - United Nations Development ProgrammeCivil society organizations contribute to the preservation of Serbia's natural diversity  United Nations Development Programme

Russians in Serbia Voted Heavily Against Putin, Leaked Data Suggest - Balkan InsightRussians in Serbia Voted Heavily Against Putin, Leaked Data Suggest  Balkan Insight

Kosovo and Serbia make no progress on Ohrid agreement - EunewsKosovo and Serbia make no progress on Ohrid agreement  Eunews

What satellite data tells us about air quality in Serbia - European Data Journalism NetworkWhat satellite data tells us about air quality in Serbia  European Data Journalism Network

Air Serbia boosts St.Petresburg, Moscow services - report - SeeNewsAir Serbia boosts St.Petresburg, Moscow services - report  SeeNews

Electricity prices for firms in Serbia to be lower from May 1 - EPS CEO - Balkan Green Energy NewsElectricity prices for firms in Serbia to be lower from May 1 - EPS CEO  Balkan Green Energy News

Belgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day5 Results - Asian Boxing ConfederationBelgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day5 Results  Asian Boxing Confederation

Serbia's EPS posts 972 mln euro profit in 2023 - TradingViewSerbia's EPS posts 972 mln euro profit in 2023  TradingView

Kushner Deal in Serbia Follows Earlier Interest by Trump - Yahoo! VoicesKushner Deal in Serbia Follows Earlier Interest by Trump  Yahoo! Voices

Jared Kushner's Serbian hotel deal mirrors decade-old Trump plans - Business InsiderJared Kushner's Serbian hotel deal mirrors decade-old Trump plans  Business Insider

Women in Serbia's ICT Sector - United Nations Development ProgrammeWomen in Serbia's ICT Sector  United Nations Development Programme

Serbian Leader Says Kushner Deal Is Not an Effort to Influence Trump - The New York TimesSerbian Leader Says Kushner Deal Is Not an Effort to Influence Trump  The New York Times

Questions Asked of Serbia's State Aid Scheme for High-End Hotels - Balkan InsightQuestions Asked of Serbia's State Aid Scheme for High-End Hotels  Balkan Insight

Serbia's EPS seeks project designer for 628 MW RHPP - SeeNewsSerbia's EPS seeks project designer for 628 MW RHPP  SeeNews

Serbia-Hungary oil pipeline construction to start in 2025 - SeeNewsSerbia-Hungary oil pipeline construction to start in 2025  SeeNews

Air Serbia doubles net profit in 2023 - SeeNewsAir Serbia doubles net profit in 2023  SeeNews

Serbia's BELEX15 adds 0.37%, NIS shines - SeeNewsSerbia's BELEX15 adds 0.37%, NIS shines  SeeNews

Official: Juventus star Vlahovic pulls out of Serbia national team - Football ItaliaOfficial: Juventus star Vlahovic pulls out of Serbia national team  Football Italia

Serbia to invest EUR 400 million in reconstruction of hydropower plants - Balkan Green Energy NewsSerbia to invest EUR 400 million in reconstruction of hydropower plants  Balkan Green Energy News

Exiled Russians in Serbia to Stage Anti-Putin Election Action - Balkan InsightExiled Russians in Serbia to Stage Anti-Putin Election Action  Balkan Insight

Serbia seeks 5,000 expandable UAVs, accelerates production | Shephard - Shephard NewsSerbia seeks 5,000 expandable UAVs, accelerates production | Shephard  Shephard News

Belgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day4 Results - Asian Boxing ConfederationBelgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day4 Results  Asian Boxing Confederation

Air Serbia Announces Strong Profit for 2023 – Airways - Airways MagazineAir Serbia Announces Strong Profit for 2023 – Airways  Airways Magazine

Belgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day2 Results - Asian Boxing ConfederationBelgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day2 Results  Asian Boxing Confederation

Serbia gears up for 5G auction by year-end - Telecompaper ENSerbia gears up for 5G auction by year-end  Telecompaper EN

Belgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day3 Results - Asian Boxing ConfederationBelgrade Winner Tournament in Serbia - Day3 Results  Asian Boxing Confederation

EBRD supports Serbia's leading software development company Vega IT - EBRDEBRD supports Serbia's leading software development company Vega IT  EBRD

Donald Trump's son-in-law eyes tourist projects in Serbia, Albania - SeeNewsDonald Trump's son-in-law eyes tourist projects in Serbia, Albania  SeeNews

Aleksandar Pavlovic: Germany's gain, Serbia's loss? - DW (English)Aleksandar Pavlovic: Germany's gain, Serbia's loss?  DW (English)

Serbia Opposition Welcomes Announced New Elections in Capital - Balkan InsightSerbia Opposition Welcomes Announced New Elections in Capital  Balkan Insight

Serbia's Almex invests 3.5 mln euro in Jabuka starch factory - SeeNewsSerbia's Almex invests 3.5 mln euro in Jabuka starch factory  SeeNews

Trump Son-In-Law Kushner Plans Luxury Projects In Serbia, Albania - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyTrump Son-In-Law Kushner Plans Luxury Projects In Serbia, Albania  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Google Doodle celebrates Serbia National Day 2024: History, significance and more | Mint - MintGoogle Doodle celebrates Serbia National Day 2024: History, significance and more | Mint  Mint

Air Serbia doubles profit to EUR 40.5M, hits record revenue of EUR 627.9M in 2023 - Travel And Tour WorldAir Serbia doubles profit to EUR 40.5M, hits record revenue of EUR 627.9M in 2023  Travel And Tour World

Quake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Serbia, 10.7 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Monday, Mar 18, 2024, at ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Serbia, 10.7 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Monday, Mar 18, 2024, at ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Serbia announces Belgrade re-vote, government formation as favourite for PM pictured with wanted criminal - EURACTIVSerbia announces Belgrade re-vote, government formation as favourite for PM pictured with wanted criminal  EURACTIV

A US envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to make tough decisions to restart talks on normalizing ties - The Associated PressA US envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to make tough decisions to restart talks on normalizing ties  The Associated Press

Serbia to rerun Belgrade election amid controversy - DW (English)Serbia to rerun Belgrade election amid controversy  DW (English)

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.0 earthquake - Serbia, 10.7 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Monday, Mar 18, 2024, at ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.0 earthquake - Serbia, 10.7 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Monday, Mar 18, 2024, at ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Serbia Purchases Essential Air Defense Equipment from Hungary - Hungary TodaySerbia Purchases Essential Air Defense Equipment from Hungary  Hungary Today

Tied to the bed: Horrors of giving birth in Serbia - Kuwait TimesTied to the bed: Horrors of giving birth in Serbia  Kuwait Times

Air Serbia claims full-year profit after strong network expansion - FlightglobalAir Serbia claims full-year profit after strong network expansion  Flightglobal

Serbian LGBTQ+ couples hope Greek marriage law kick-starts change - Kathimerini English EditionSerbian LGBTQ+ couples hope Greek marriage law kick-starts change  Kathimerini English Edition

Council of Europe Congress concerned about the local elections in Serbia - Council of EuropeCouncil of Europe Congress concerned about the local elections in Serbia  Council of Europe

JFE Shoji Serbian unit breaks ground for 50 mln euro plant - SeeNewsJFE Shoji Serbian unit breaks ground for 50 mln euro plant  SeeNews

There's a Reason Why Many Serbs Support Their Flawed President - Balkan InsightThere's a Reason Why Many Serbs Support Their Flawed President  Balkan Insight

Kushner Developing Deals Overseas Even as His Father-in-Law Runs for President - The New York TimesKushner Developing Deals Overseas Even as His Father-in-Law Runs for President  The New York Times

Secretary General underlines the importance of NATO's partnership with Serbia - NATO HQSecretary General underlines the importance of NATO's partnership with Serbia  NATO HQ

Serbia rebukes Croatia minister for calling Vucic a Russian 'satellite' - POLITICO EuropeSerbia rebukes Croatia minister for calling Vucic a Russian 'satellite'  POLITICO Europe

Serbian President names two scenarios of war in Ukraine: full conflict with Russia or truce - Ukrainska PravdaSerbian President names two scenarios of war in Ukraine: full conflict with Russia or truce  Ukrainska Pravda

'Anybody but Putin': Russians in Serbia vote without hope - FRANCE 24 English'Anybody but Putin': Russians in Serbia vote without hope  FRANCE 24 English

Inauguration of the Bulgaria-Serbia gas interconnector - EnergyInauguration of the Bulgaria-Serbia gas interconnector  Energy

China's Political Season: Serbian trade minister discusses China-Serbia trade ties - CGTNChina's Political Season: Serbian trade minister discusses China-Serbia trade ties  CGTN

Kosovo's currency crisis with Serbia: Who will be the winner? - EuronewsKosovo's currency crisis with Serbia: Who will be the winner?  Euronews

EBRD and NLB Komercijalna Banka support SMEs in Serbia - EBRDEBRD and NLB Komercijalna Banka support SMEs in Serbia  EBRD

World Report 2024: Serbia/Kosovo - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Serbia/Kosovo  Human Rights Watch

Vucic Says Serbia's Noncompliance With EU Position On Navalny's Death Not A 'Tragedy' - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyVucic Says Serbia's Noncompliance With EU Position On Navalny's Death Not A 'Tragedy'  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Serbia National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateSerbia National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

'They Beat Us,' Say Migrants Trying To Cross Serbian-North Macedonia Border - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty'They Beat Us,' Say Migrants Trying To Cross Serbian-North Macedonia Border  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Reframing history: Photo exhibit explores Serbia's past - 90.5 WESAReframing history: Photo exhibit explores Serbia's past  90.5 WESA

Serbia/Kosovo : France recalls the need to stabilize the situation on the ground - France ONUSerbia/Kosovo : France recalls the need to stabilize the situation on the ground  France ONU

Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade city hall - BBC.comSerbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade city hall  BBC.com

Serbian (in)-Security: A 12-month Outlook - Grey DynamicsSerbian (in)-Security: A 12-month Outlook  Grey Dynamics

Serbia: Reforms Pay Off - Global FinanceSerbia: Reforms Pay Off  Global Finance

Serbia election: Vucic claims big election victory for ruling party - BBC.comSerbia election: Vucic claims big election victory for ruling party  BBC.com

President of Serbia met with Dodik and Porfirije - Sarajevo TimesPresident of Serbia met with Dodik and Porfirije  Sarajevo Times

EU Commission chastises Kosovo, Serbia for lack of progress; says bloc integration 'at risk' - EURACTIVEU Commission chastises Kosovo, Serbia for lack of progress; says bloc integration 'at risk'  EURACTIV

Serbia to hold election rerun at 30 polling stations - DW (English)Serbia to hold election rerun at 30 polling stations  DW (English)

Quake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Serbia, 11 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Sunday, Mar 17, 2024, at ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Serbia, 11 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Sunday, Mar 17, 2024, at ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Joint Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér ... - European UnionJoint Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér ...  European Union

Serbia's Authoritarian (Re)turn - Carnegie EuropeSerbia's Authoritarian (Re)turn  Carnegie Europe

The plight and hope of Ukrainian and Russian refugees in Serbia - EuronewsThe plight and hope of Ukrainian and Russian refugees in Serbia  Euronews

Serbia: The EU must suspend funding for the Serbian… - Renew EuropeSerbia: The EU must suspend funding for the Serbian…  Renew Europe

Serbia should join EU before Ukraine, Orbán says - POLITICO EuropeSerbia should join EU before Ukraine, Orbán says  POLITICO Europe

Serbia early parliamentary elections 2023: ODIHR election observation mission final report - OSCESerbia early parliamentary elections 2023: ODIHR election observation mission final report  OSCE

US Blacklists Serbian Firms for Exports Aiding Russia's Military - Balkan InsightUS Blacklists Serbian Firms for Exports Aiding Russia's Military  Balkan Insight

The Implications of China-Serbia Relations for Kosovo - The DiplomatThe Implications of China-Serbia Relations for Kosovo  The Diplomat

Videos show migrants stripped of clothing in freezing temperatures at Serbian border - The GuardianVideos show migrants stripped of clothing in freezing temperatures at Serbian border  The Guardian

Aleksandar Vucic: The man who remade Serbia - BBC.comAleksandar Vucic: The man who remade Serbia  BBC.com

How the West lost the plot on Serbia - POLITICO EuropeHow the West lost the plot on Serbia  POLITICO Europe

US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise - BBC.comUS urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise  BBC.com

Meet the Russians in Serbia who voted against Putin - The SpectatorMeet the Russians in Serbia who voted against Putin  The Spectator

Vucic: Serbia will change its approach to the dialogue with Kosovo - Euronews AlbaniaVucic: Serbia will change its approach to the dialogue with Kosovo  Euronews Albania

An election for control of Serbia's capital is to be rerun following opposition fraud claims - The Associated PressAn election for control of Serbia's capital is to be rerun following opposition fraud claims  The Associated Press

TRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Belgrade - Rome - EX-YU Aviation NewsTRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Belgrade - Rome  EX-YU Aviation News

Voters had political alternatives in Serbia's elections but they were marred by overwhelming ruling party advantage ... - OSCEVoters had political alternatives in Serbia's elections but they were marred by overwhelming ruling party advantage ...  OSCE

The next stop on Tucker Carlson's European tour? Serbia - POLITICO EuropeThe next stop on Tucker Carlson's European tour? Serbia  POLITICO Europe

Serbia Has Crossed the EU's Rubicon; Germany and Its Allies Must Respond | DGAP - German Council on Foreign Relations | DGAPSerbia Has Crossed the EU's Rubicon; Germany and Its Allies Must Respond | DGAP  German Council on Foreign Relations | DGAP

Quake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Serbia, 14 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Saturday, Mar 16, 2024, at ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Serbia, 14 km northeast of Bor, Central Serbia, on Saturday, Mar 16, 2024, at ...  VolcanoDiscovery