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Serbian students in blockade publish memorandum on Kosovo, calling it an issue of identity, law and the state’s future

Students in blockade in Serbia have published a Memorandum on Kosovo and Metohija, adopted in Kragujevac as an expression of their “united will” and historical responsibility toward both past and future generations.

May 18, 2026

Serbia

“Not at Any Cost”: Serbia’s Refinery Red Lines Threaten MOL’s NIS Takeover

The sale of Serbia’s sanctioned oil company NIS has entered its most critical phase, with Hungary’s MOL Group and the Serbian government locked in last minute disputes over the future of the

May 15, 2026

Serbia

15x More Than Neighbors: Serbia’s Arms Buying Spree Dominates the Balkans

Serbia dominates arms procurement in the Western Balkans, spending 6.4% of its budget on defense and importing 15 times more weapons over five years than all other regional states combined, according to

May 14, 2026

Serbia

Serbia and NATO begin first joint military exercise near Bujanovac, while Belgrade says neutrality remains unchanged

Serbia and NATO have begun their first joint military exercise at the “South” base and the “Borovac” training ground near Bujanovac. The exercise, named “NATO–Serbia”, will last until May 23 and includes

May 13, 2026

Serbia

Montenegro Seen as Leading Candidate for EU Membership, Progress Expected for Albania, Moldova and Ukraine

Montenegro currently has the strongest prospects of becoming the next country to join the European Union, while progress is also expected in the accession paths of Albania, Moldova and Ukraine, Serbian Parliament

May 13, 2026

Montenegro·Serbia

Croatia and Serbia Among First Eurovision 2026 Finalists as Opening Semi-Final Delivers Expected Results and Surprises

The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has concluded, determining the first group of finalists who will compete in the grand final. The evening brought a mix of expected outcomes

May 13, 2026

Croatia·Serbia·Whats New

Serbian Orthodox Church Opens Regular Assembly, With Bishops to Review Church Reports and Metropolitan Justin’s Status

The Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church has convened a regular session of the Holy Assembly of Bishops for May 13 and 14 in Belgrade. The gathering will formally begin on

May 12, 2026

Serbia

Đorđe Balašević Remembered on His 73rd Birthday as Songs, Family Memories and Public Tributes Keep His Legacy Alive

73 Years Since His Birth Đorđe Balašević, the singer-songwriter, poet and chronicler of an era, would have turned 73 today. Born in Novi Sad in 1953, Balašević built a unique relationship with

May 11, 2026

Serbia

Croatian-Serbian Comedy “Svadba” Breaks Cinema Records and Enters Global Film Rankings

The Croatian-Serbian comedy “Svadba”, directed by Igor Šeregi, has become one of the biggest regional cinema successes in recent years, breaking records in Croatia, expanding strongly across the wider region and reaching

May 11, 2026

Croatia·Serbia

Serbia Tightens Traffic Rules With Harsher Penalties and New Enforcement Measures

Serbia is preparing a significantly stricter traffic safety framework that would introduce some of the toughest road regulations in the region, with authorities announcing major increases in fines, stricter sanctions for repeat

May 7, 2026

Serbia·Uncategorized

US Formalizes Participation in Expo 2027 as State Department Official Arrives in Belgrade

The United States is expected to formally confirm its participation in Expo 2027 in Belgrade during the visit of senior US official Sarah Rogers to the Serbian capital. According to the reports,

May 6, 2026

Serbia

Bank Loans in Serbia Reach Around 4.5 Trillion Dinars, With Consumer and Household Borrowing Continuing to Rise

Total Loans Increase in April Total loans to companies, citizens and entrepreneurs in Serbia reached around 4.508 to 4.509 trillion dinars at the end of April, according to data from the Credit

May 6, 2026

Serbia

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