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Vucevic: Serbia to carry out all reforms
BELGRADE - Serbia will thoroughly carry out all reforms necessary to accelerate its European path while defending its own national interests and the right to sovereign decision-making, Serbia's new PM Milos Vucevic said on Friday.
Vucevic said this in a post on the social media network X, in response to congratulations from EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi.
Djuric receives Eswatini FM
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Eswatini FM Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu in Belgrade on Friday to discuss the friendship between the two countries and stepping up their political dialogue, as well as Eswatini's support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia.
Vucic, Reeker discuss Serbia-US bilateral cooperation, projects
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with former US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Philip Reeker in Belgrade on Friday to discuss global affairs and Serbia-US bilateral cooperation.
They also discussed EXPO 2027 as well as other important projects.
Vucic: Eswatini's support especially important amid pressure on Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received Eswatini FM Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu in Belgrade on Friday.
Vucic told Dlamini-Shakantu support from friendly Eswatini was especially important for Serbia, "in particular at this time, when we face numerous pressures."
Vucevic: I will invest all my efforts to preserve Serbia's independence
BELGRADE - Serbia's new PM Milos Vucevic said on Thursday evening he would invest all his efforts to preserve the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.
Vucic: I believe in new government, challenging times are ahead
BELGRADE - Congratulating new PM Milos Vucevic and his cabinet, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday wished them success and "much hard work", noting that he believed in the new Government of Serbia and that "challenging times are ahead of us."
Xi heads to Europe to defend Russia ties
Xi Jinping heads to Europe on Sunday to defend China's "no limits" alliance with Russia, first to key Ukraine backer France, then to Serbia and Hungary, which have close ties to the Kremlin.
The world's second-biggest economy is seeking to deepen political and economic ties in Europe to counterbalance difficult relations with rival Washington.
Parliament elects new Serbian government
BELGRADE - The Serbian parliament elected on Thursday evening the new Government of Serbia, headed by PM Milos Vucevic.
One hundred and fifty-two of 213 MPs in attendance voted in favour while 61 voted against and there were no abstentions.
The new government will have 31 members, including five ministers without portfolio.
Brnabic receives Eswatini FM
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic received Eswatini FM Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu in Belgrade on Thursday.
The parties agreed there were no outstanding issues in bilateral political relations, which they said were characterised by a decades-long friendship.
Stano: EU expects new Serbian gov't to show commitment to EU path
BRUSSELS - EU spokesperson Peter Stano said on Thursday the EU expected the new government of Serbia to demonstrate its commitment to the country's EU path.
At a Brussels press briefing, Stano said the EU looked forward to cooperating with the new Serbian government in its efforts to achieve EU membership as Serbia's strategic goal.
Former Serbian basketball star Stojakovic inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame
MIES - Former Serbian basketball star Predrag Stojakovic has been inducted into the 2024 FIBA Hall of Fame.
In a statement, the Basketball Federation of Serbia said a ceremony for Stojakovic and other inductees would be held in Singapore in September.
Tourist visits in Serbia up by 11.7 pct y-o-y in March
BELGRADE - Serbia registered 11.7 pct more tourist visits in March 2024 relative to the same month of last year and the number of overnight stays was up by 10 pct y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office.
Overnight stays generated by Serbian tourists were up by 10.2 pct y-o-y, while those generated by foreign tourists were up by 9.7 pct y-o-y.
Vucic receives Serbia boxing teams after historic European success
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted a reception on Thursday for the Serbia national boxing teams that collectively won a historic 20 medals at the recent European championships in Belgrade.
Vucevic: Serbia has its red lines, no recognition of so-called Kosovo
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Designate Milos Vucevic said on Wednesday evening Serbia had its "red lines" and that there could be neither a de iure nor a de facto recognition of the so-called Kosovo.
Panathinaikos contests outcome of game with Maccabi
Panathinaikos (PAO) has officially protested after a nail-biting Game 3 of a best-of-five series with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Serbia for the Euroleague basketball playoffs, citing two errors by the refs.