Controversial EU-backed lithium mine in Serbia put on hold
Mining giant Rio Tinto has quietly placed its €2.95 billion Jadar lithium project in western Serbia on indefinite “care and maintenance".
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One man injured after shooting outside Serbian parliament
One man was wounded and an alleged elderly attacker arrested after a shooting and fire at a pro-government camp outside Serbia's parliament on Wednesday, with the…
Serbia ‘signs major weapons deal’ with Israeli producer Elbit Systems
Serbia has reportedly signed a major contract with Israeli weapons producer Elbit Systems, emphasising the emerging political alliance between the two countries.
Serbia ‘still on path to join EU’ despite Moscow trip
The European Council's president António Costa has taken a soft stance toward Serbia’s populist leader, Aleksandar Vučić—even after Vučić stood beside Vladimir…
Lauded EU-Serbia lithium mine plan ‘absurd – with China ties’, says Serbian economist
Serbian economic researcher and activist Alexandar Matković has raised serious concerns about a widely praised lithium mining project in his home country.
European Commissioner Kos warns Serbia over hopes to join EU
Serbia's bid to join the European Union could stall unless the government speeds up reforms of the judiciary, media and election laws, European Commissioner for…
Serbian police raid NGOs funded by USAID
Serbian police have raided several major non-governmental organisations in search of evidence of financial malfeasance.
Serbian PM Vučević resigns amid mass protests and corruption allegations
Serbia's Prime Minister Miloš Vučević has announced his resignation, stating he did not want to fuel social tensions further after protests engulfed the country.
Serbian president vows never to sanction Russia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, promising never to put sanctions on Russia.
Serbia signs $3 billion fighter-jet deal with France
Serbia has inked a historic deal with French company Dassault Aviation to buy 12 Rafale fighter jets for a total of €2.7 billion.
‘EU values economic interests over rule of law and democracy,’ claims Balkans expert
The EU-Serbia lithium deal, aimed at reducing Chinese influence, faces sharp criticism over Serbia's rule of law issues and the EU's perceived prioritisation of…
EU and Serbia sign controversial lithium deal designed to reduce China dependence
Serbia and the EU announced a major deal June 19 to develop a joint lithium mining project.
Serbian army’s call-up push ‘no spark for conflict’, says defence chief
Serbia's defence minister Miloš Vučević has denied that a re-introduction of the draft will raise tensions in the Balkans.
Vučić sweeps to victory in controversial Serbian snap elections
Aleksandar Vučić has swept to victory in Serbia's snap elections amid vote-rigging accusations from the opposition.
Vučić’s Serbian majority and Belgrade under pressure in snap elections
President Aleksandar Vučić's governing Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is expected to cling narrowly to power in this weekend's elections.
Balkans now feeling fallout of Israel-Hamas war
The fall-out from the Israel-Hamas war is starting to be felt in the Balkans, where greater numbers of Palestinian refugees are arriving.
Albanian Prime Minister Rama calls for more NATO troops in Kosovo
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has urged NATO to increase its military presence in Kosovo to safeguard the country's borders with Serbia.
Kosovo establishes institute to document Serbian war crimes
Kosovo's PM will establish an institute to document Serbia's war crimes during the 1998-1999 conflict.
Russia looms large as Serbia heads towards early elections
Serbia and Russia have grown closer since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Montenegro’s new government aims to join EU but depends on pro-Russia bloc for support
Montenegro's new Prime Minister Milojko Spajić is introducing anti-corruption courts to speed up hoped-for European Union accession.
Leaked papers show Kosovo ‘willing to compromise with Serbia’
Leaked documents from the Kosovo Government show the country assenting to a key compromise with Serbia.
EC chief pushes for Western Balkans reforms over EU enlargement
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a four-day visit starting October 30 to North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia…
Von der Leyen tours troubled Balkans in EU enlargement push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was in Montenegro on October 31 to push for the expansion of the European Union.
Shootout at Serbian-Hungarian border leaves three migrants dead
Three migrants were killed and one injured on October 27 in an exchange of gunfire near the Serbian settlement of Horgoš, in the border zone between Serbia and…
Serbia’s President Vučić calls snap elections
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić has called snap national elections in December.
ANALYSIS: Kosovo shootout sidelines EU diplomacy, creates power vacuum
The deadly shootout in Kosovo on September 24 between heavily armed ethnic Serbs and Kosovar police now gives authorities in the capital Pristina the upper hand…
EU diplomats scramble after gunmen killed in Kosovo, raising tensions once again
The Serbian Government has announced an official day of mourning following the deaths of several Serbian gunmen in Northern Kosovo.
‘Terrorist attack’ in Kosovo heightens tension in region
An unidentified group of heavily armed Serbs attacked police in Kosovo on September 24, killing one and wounding two.
Montenegro’s ‘Laziest Citizen’ contestants put record to bed
Contestants are surpassing all expectations in Montenegro's annual "Laziest Citizen" contest.
Serbia to raise Kosovo issues at UN after EU peace talks fail
Serbia is to raise its issues with Kosovo at the UN General Assembly on September 19 after the European Union failed to broker an agreement between the two countries.