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The former president of Serbia allegedly planned to annul the election results by force and deployed 4,000 police officers and 3,000 mercenaries to Belgrade. After receiving warnings, he abandoned the plan.
An unidentified man armed with two knives attacked a Serbian police officer near the Israeli embassy. The attacker was shot dead, and the threat level was raised to the highest level.
In Belgrade, a group of people attacked Angelina Vučić, who was returning from the polls, and cut her hand. The attackers have not yet been detained.
Bosnians are electing the presidency, parliament and local authorities amid interethnic tensions. The elections are accompanied by glitches in the new electronic system.
Serbia's gas agreement with Russia expires on September 30. Vučić expects supplies to continue at a price of €318 per thousand cubic meters.
The 2026/27 EuroLeague season, featuring 20 teams, will start on September 24. Ukrainian player Maksym Shulha will play for Real Madrid, while Beşiktaş will return to the tournament.
The President of Serbia scheduled parliamentary elections for October 25 following prolonged protests and political tensions. The regular vote had been planned for December 2027.
Mladić is being buried in Belgrade without state honors, despite the justice minister's previous statement. Veterans and supporters of the general attended the ceremony.
The EU has sent Serbia four helicopters, 124 firefighters and equipment to fight forest fires. The blaze has engulfed the Deliblato Sands and other areas.
The EU sent four helicopters, 124 firefighters and 39 pieces of equipment to Serbia. The fire destroyed thousands of hectares of forest.
Acting President of Kosovo Albulena Haxhiu expressed concern over the possible diversion of the Ibar River, calling it a threat to water and energy security. Serbian President Vučić confirmed the intentions, citing domestic legislation.
Ukraine is working on its own Freyja antiballistic project, which is managed by the defense company Fire Point. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the state’s key task is to protect the production facilities from Russian strikes.
Serbian President Vučić reported that trade turnover with Ukraine increased to $321 million in the first half of the year. The key imported commodity is iron ore.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that after the war ends, Belgrade and Kyiv could significantly expand economic cooperation and jointly enter the markets of third countries, particularly in Asia and Africa. He emphasized the potential for cooperation in energy, extraction, and agriculture.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans to continue providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, particularly in the medical and energy sectors. He emphasized his readiness to do more to support Ukraine’s energy sector, especially during the winter period.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that Belgrade would continue to support Ukraine’s territorial integrity and its European course. He emphasized support for the UN Charter and readiness to help Ukraine on its path to the EU.
Belgrade's tallest skyscraper, the "Belgrade Tower," was illuminated in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag. This happened during President Zelenskyy's first official visit to Serbia.
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine is a "complex dilemma" for the EU: its army is valuable, but corruption and other issues raise concerns. Brussels is considering reforming the accession process, proposing phased integration.
On August 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make his first official visit to Serbia, where he will meet with President Aleksandar Vučić. The main topics will be European integration, the economy and energy, as well as a free trade agreement.
Aleksandar Vučić announced a possible early resignation during a visit to China. He also called the anti-government protests in Belgrade pointless.
Zelenskyy and Vučić discussed strengthening relations and the official's visit to Belgrade. Ukraine seeks to resume negotiations on a free trade zone.
Serbian NIS has been granted permission to operate until mid-June for oil imports. Belgrade expects Russian Gazprom Neft to withdraw from its shareholders.
Graffiti insulting Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Lytvynenko appeared in the center of the Serbian city of Novi Sad. This happened a day after the monument to Taras Shevchenko was damaged.
Serbia plans to purchase gas through the EU's joint procurement mechanism to reduce its dependence on Russia. The country aims to secure approximately 500 million cubic meters of fuel annually through the EU initiative.
A rally titled "Knowledge is Power" was held in Belgrade to protest government pressure on the academic community. Participants accuse the authorities of persecuting teachers and students for their civic stance.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced the dismantling of tent camps in Belgrade after student protests. He also confirmed the reinstatement of compulsory military service from 2026 for men aged 19-27 for 75 days.
The Serbian government has supported negotiations between NIS's Russian owners and Hungarian MOL regarding the sale of a controlling stake. The aim of the deal is to remove the country's largest energy company from under US sanctions.
The US has denied Serbia a license to operate the Russian-owned NIS refinery in Pančevo, blocking crude oil supplies. This jeopardizes the stability of the country's fuel market and leads to daily losses of 370,000 euros.
Thousands protested in Belgrade against the demolition of the former Yugoslav army headquarters. The Serbian parliament passed a law allowing Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to build a luxury hotel and residential complex on the site.
Serbia has passed a law allowing the acceleration of the Trump Tower project in Belgrade, supported by Jared Kushner. This has sparked fierce political controversy and protests, despite which the authorities have granted the developer a 99-year lease.