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

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

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

Serbia protests: Students lead massive rally against Vucic, thousands demand elections, dozens arrested - Times of IndiaSerbia protests: Students lead massive rally against Vucic, thousands demand elections, dozens arrested  Times of India

Serbia police clash with anti govt protestors seeking early vote, fire tear gas, arrest dozens | Top 10 updates - MintSerbia police clash with anti govt protestors seeking early vote, fire tear gas, arrest dozens | Top 10 updates  Mint

Video | Serbian Police Dismantle Belgrade Blockades After Protest Arrests - NDTVVideo | Serbian Police Dismantle Belgrade Blockades After Protest Arrests  NDTV

Kremlin warns of possible ‘colour revolution’ attempt behind Serbia’s anti-government protests - Telegraph IndiaKremlin warns of possible ‘colour revolution’ attempt behind Serbia’s anti-government protests  Telegraph India

Serbian police remove barricades in Belgrade, make new arrests as protesters block roads - Press Trust of IndiaSerbian police remove barricades in Belgrade, make new arrests as protesters block roads  Press Trust of India

Serbia's police clashes with anti-government protesters - The HinduSerbia's police clashes with anti-government protesters  The Hindu

First recorded vampire? 300-year-old headstone in Serbia marks grave of 'father of vampires' - MoneycontrolFirst recorded vampire? 300-year-old headstone in Serbia marks grave of 'father of vampires'  Moneycontrol

Switzerland supports the development of sustainable rural tourism in Serbia - United Nations Development ProgrammeSwitzerland supports the development of sustainable rural tourism in Serbia  United Nations Development Programme

Civil disobedience spreads across Serbia after new protest - Peoples DispatchCivil disobedience spreads across Serbia after new protest  Peoples Dispatch

Serbia: Thousands of anti-government protesters block roads - DWSerbia: Thousands of anti-government protesters block roads  DW

Serbia Plans Hydrogen Transport Through Gas Pipelines - Fuel Cells WorksSerbia Plans Hydrogen Transport Through Gas Pipelines  Fuel Cells Works

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

Serbia: more massive protests against Vucic - eurotopics.netSerbia: more massive protests against Vucic  eurotopics.net

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

Serbia pushes ahead with plans for new Russian gas deal - Upstream OnlineSerbia pushes ahead with plans for new Russian gas deal  Upstream Online

Serbia expects 24.3% rise in wheat output in 2025 - SeeNewsSerbia expects 24.3% rise in wheat output in 2025  SeeNews

Antigovernment protesters clash with riot police in Serbia - Al JazeeraAntigovernment protesters clash with riot police in Serbia  Al Jazeera

Serbia: Protesters demand early vote with ultimatum to Vucic - DWSerbia: Protesters demand early vote with ultimatum to Vucic  DW

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 anti-government demonstrators - DWSerbia: Police clash with anti-government demonstrators  DW

Serbian police remove Belgrade street blockades, more protesters arrested - Al JazeeraSerbian police remove Belgrade street blockades, more protesters arrested  Al Jazeera

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

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

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

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

Serbian police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade - politico.euSerbian police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade  politico.eu

Serbian Protesters Set Up Barricades, Demand Release Of Detained Demonstrators - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertySerbian Protesters Set Up Barricades, Demand Release Of Detained Demonstrators  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Vucic Halts Ammunition Exports, Says Supplies Will Go To Serbian Army - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyVucic Halts Ammunition Exports, Says Supplies Will Go To Serbian Army  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Air Serbia Has Now Surpassed Two Million Passengers by the End of June This Year, Marking New Growth Record in the Regional Air Travel Across the Balkans - Travel And Tour WorldAir Serbia Has Now Surpassed Two Million Passengers by the End of June This Year, Marking New Growth Record in the Regional Air Travel Across the Balkans  Travel And Tour World

Serbia: more mass protests against Vucic - eurotopics.netSerbia: more mass protests against Vucic  eurotopics.net

Serbia Anti-Govt Protests Explained in 10 Points: Here Is What We Know So Far - NewsXSerbia Anti-Govt Protests Explained in 10 Points: Here Is What We Know So Far  NewsX

IMF completes first review under Serbia's PCI - SeeNewsIMF completes first review under Serbia's PCI  SeeNews

Student-led protesters in Belgrade call for snap elections in Serbia - Euronews.comStudent-led protesters in Belgrade call for snap elections in Serbia  Euronews.com

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

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

Dozens Arrested Over Clashes After Mass Protest in Serbia - Balkan InsightDozens Arrested Over Clashes After Mass Protest in Serbia  Balkan Insight

Serbian student led demonstrations intensify as thousands take to streets, block roads in 18 cities - UNITED NEWS OF INDIASerbian student led demonstrations intensify as thousands take to streets, block roads in 18 cities  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Serbia’s student-led anti-government protests enter third day - TVP WorldSerbia’s student-led anti-government protests enter third day  TVP World

Serbia's Vucic says China to expedite critical minerals export after Stellantis push - SeeNewsSerbia's Vucic says China to expedite critical minerals export after Stellantis push  SeeNews

140,000 Protestors Descend on Belgrade to Oppose Serbia’s Populist Government - Morocco World News140,000 Protestors Descend on Belgrade to Oppose Serbia’s Populist Government  Morocco World News

Thousands block key Serbia roads as anti-graft demos continue | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahThousands block key Serbia roads as anti-graft demos continue | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Serbia's trade deficit widens 16.7% in Jan-May - SeeNewsSerbia's trade deficit widens 16.7% in Jan-May  SeeNews

Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrests of anti-government protesters - Euronews.comThousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrests of anti-government protesters  Euronews.com

Serbian police remove barricades in Belgrade and make new arrests as protesters block roads - AP NewsSerbian police remove barricades in Belgrade and make new arrests as protesters block roads  AP News

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

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

Several arrested in Serbia as tensions mount ahead of anti-corruption rally in Belgrade on weekend - AP NewsSeveral arrested in Serbia as tensions mount ahead of anti-corruption rally in Belgrade on weekend  AP News

Kremlin Says Serbia Anti-Govt Protests Could Be An Attempted ‘Colour Revolution’ - StratNews GlobalKremlin Says Serbia Anti-Govt Protests Could Be An Attempted ‘Colour Revolution’  StratNews Global

China Pledges Rare Mineral Support for Stellantis in Serbia - MoparInsidersChina Pledges Rare Mineral Support for Stellantis in Serbia  MoparInsiders

Protests in Serbia over President's resignation: Thousands block roads; 8 months of discontent over collaps... - Bhaskar EnglishProtests in Serbia over President's resignation: Thousands block roads; 8 months of discontent over collaps...  Bhaskar English

US postpones sanctions against Serbia's NIS oil firm for fourth time, energy minister says - ReutersUS postpones sanctions against Serbia's NIS oil firm for fourth time, energy minister says  Reuters

EU Support to Strengthen Capacities of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia - fundsforNGOsEU Support to Strengthen Capacities of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia  fundsforNGOs

Serbia's retail sales rise 5.6% y/y in May - table - SeeNewsSerbia's retail sales rise 5.6% y/y in May - table  SeeNews

Serbian president promises fresh crackdown after protest turns violent - Financial TimesSerbian president promises fresh crackdown after protest turns violent  Financial Times

Serbian Court Releases Alleged ‘Coup Plotters’ But Protest Roadblocks Continue - Balkan InsightSerbian Court Releases Alleged ‘Coup Plotters’ But Protest Roadblocks Continue  Balkan Insight

Serbia Holds Alleged Coup Plotters in Custody Before Belgrade Rally - Balkan InsightSerbia Holds Alleged Coup Plotters in Custody Before Belgrade Rally  Balkan Insight

"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)

Serbia and Hungary warn of external moves against elected governments - Trend News AgencySerbia and Hungary warn of external moves against elected governments  Trend News Agency

Massive anti-government protest in Serbia’s capital leads to dozens of arrests - PBSMassive anti-government protest in Serbia’s capital leads to dozens of arrests  PBS

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

GNM deploys 3000 km of DWDM infra across Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia in 72 hours - TelecompaperGNM deploys 3000 km of DWDM infra across Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia in 72 hours  Telecompaper

Air Serbia Achieves Remarkable Milestone, Surpassing two Million Passenger Mark by End of June Amid Strategic Growth, Network Expansion, and Elevated Travel Demand - Travel And Tour WorldAir Serbia Achieves Remarkable Milestone, Surpassing two Million Passenger Mark by End of June Amid Strategic Growth, Network Expansion, and Elevated Travel Demand  Travel And Tour World

Serbia Says China Has Promised Stellantis Critical Minerals Help - Bloomberg.comSerbia Says China Has Promised Stellantis Critical Minerals Help  Bloomberg.com

Serbia's industrial output rises 4.4% y/y in May - SeeNewsSerbia's industrial output rises 4.4% y/y in May  SeeNews

FM: Era of dangers has made ties between Hungary and Serbia even more important - About HungaryFM: Era of dangers has made ties between Hungary and Serbia even more important  About Hungary

Civil Disobedience Roils Serbia Following Arrests of Protesters - Balkan InsightCivil Disobedience Roils Serbia Following Arrests of Protesters  Balkan Insight

Kremlin warns against ‘colour revolution’ in Serbia as anti-government protests intensify - ????? ?????? ??????Kremlin warns against ‘colour revolution’ in Serbia as anti-government protests intensify  ????? ?????? ??????

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

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

Foreign tourist visits to Serbia fall 7.4% y/y in May - SeeNewsForeign tourist visits to Serbia fall 7.4% y/y in May  SeeNews

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

‘Nothing less than a punishment’: Serbian artists criticise theatre role for ex-paramilitary chief - The Guardian‘Nothing less than a punishment’: Serbian artists criticise theatre role for ex-paramilitary chief  The Guardian

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

Violent Arrests As Protesters Blockade Belgrade, Other Serbian Cities - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyViolent Arrests As Protesters Blockade Belgrade, Other Serbian Cities  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Serbian insurers post 14.3% premium income increase in 2024 - SeeNewsSerbian insurers post 14.3% premium income increase in 2024  SeeNews

Mass protest in Serbia after student arrest, demonstrators set up blockades across Belgrade - WIONMass protest in Serbia after student arrest, demonstrators set up blockades across Belgrade  WION

Mass protests in Serbia after student arrests, thousands rally against President Vucic - WIONMass protests in Serbia after student arrests, thousands rally against President Vucic  WION

Serbian police crack down on protestors at mass anti-government rally in Belgrade - The Kyiv IndependentSerbian police crack down on protestors at mass anti-government rally in Belgrade  The Kyiv Independent

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

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

Serbian police arrests dozens after clashes with students demanding snap vote - SeeNewsSerbian police arrests dozens after clashes with students demanding snap vote  SeeNews

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

News - USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon strengthens medical partnerships in Serbia - DVIDSNews - USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Surgeon strengthens medical partnerships in Serbia  DVIDS

Ukraine’s EU Bid Should Not Precede Serbia’s, Believes FM Szijjártó - Hungary TodayUkraine’s EU Bid Should Not Precede Serbia’s, Believes FM Szijjártó  Hungary Today

Serbia launches funding for AI, green tech research - Latest news from AzerbaijanSerbia launches funding for AI, green tech research  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Report From Serbia - Geopolitical FuturesReport From Serbia  Geopolitical Futures

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 Jedinstvo to pay 6.5 euro/share dividend for 2024 - SeeNewsSerbia's Jedinstvo to pay 6.5 euro/share dividend for 2024  SeeNews

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)

Air Serbia hits 2m. passengers mark by end of June already - Travel Daily News InternationalAir Serbia hits 2m. passengers mark by end of June already  Travel Daily News International

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

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

Serbia cracks down on protesters as student-led movement gains momentum - BLiTZ - Fears None But GodSerbia cracks down on protesters as student-led movement gains momentum  BLiTZ - Fears None But God

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

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

Putin’s friend blame “foreign powers” as police clash with protesters in Serbia - Dagens.comPutin’s friend blame “foreign powers” as police clash with protesters in Serbia  Dagens.com