Latest News from Serbia

Wreaths laid at WWI Armistice Day commemorations in Belgrade

BELGRADE - At Serbia's main state ceremony that commemorated WWI Armistice Day, wreaths were laid at the Memorial Ossuary of WWI Defenders of Belgrade at the capital's New Cemetery on Monday.

Vucic: Phone call with Trump a great honour, success for Serbia

BAKU - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday he had been one of the first 10 to 15 world leaders to speak with US President-elect Donald Trump following his victory in the November 5 US presidential elections, and noted that Sunday's phone call with Trump was a great honour and success for Serbia that would mean much for advancement of Serbia-US relations.

Vucic, Aliyev meet in Baku

BAKU - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Monday.

They discussed bilateral relations and the excellent overall cooperation between Serbia and Azerbaijan, reflected in numerous joint infrastructure projects and friendly relations between the two nations.

Vucevic lays wreath at Monument to Unknown Hero

BELGRADE - As a special envoy of the president of Serbia, PM Milos Vucevic laid a wreath at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on Mt Avala near Belgrade on Monday as part of WWI Armistice Day commemorations.

Shapovalov wins Belgrade Open ATP tournament

BELGRADE - Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov has won the Belgrade Open ATP 250 tournament by beating Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Saturday.

Besides 250 ATP points, Shapovalov, who won after an hour and 17 minutes of play, took home 114,055 euros in prize money.

Vucic: I believe in stronger partnership with US under Trump's leadership

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday evening that, in a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, he had noted that he believed in "a stronger partnership with the US" under Trump's leadership and expressed the hope Trump would visit Serbia.

Vucic: Gov't reshuffle due between March and June

BELGRADE - President of Serbia and Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) member Aleksandar Vucic announced on Friday a government reshuffle was due between March and June and that it was time to "say goodbye" to some party members.

Stojkovic announces final Serbia squad list for Switzerland and Denmark games

BELGRADE - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Dragan Stojkovic on Friday announced his final squad list for the upcoming Nations League A matches against Switzerland and Denmark.

Goalkeepers: Djordje Petrovic, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Veljko Ilic.

Djuric meets with Egypt's Abdel-Razeq

BELGRADE - Political dialogue between Serbia and Egypt needs to be maintained at the highest level and the exceptional personal relationship between Presidents Aleksandar Vucic and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi provides a framework for excellent economic, political and any other cooperation between the two countries, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said at a meeting with Egyptian Senate President Abdel-Wahab Ab

Dacic, Spindelegger discuss cooperation in migration management

BELGRADE - Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic spoke with International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Director General Michael Spindelegger on Friday in Belgrade about strengthening the cooperation in the field of migration management and security.

Djuric receives American-Serbian Business Council delegation

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric received an American-Serbian Business Council (ASBC) delegation in Belgrade on Thursday to discuss Serbia's economic potential and capacities for attracting FDI.

Vucic: EU needs to change its strategy on entire W Balkans, Serbia

BUDAPEST - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said at the European Political Community Summit in Budapest on Thursday the EU needed to change its strategy on the entire Western Balkans, as well as on Serbia, and make strategic decisions on enlargement.

"I think that we should discuss strategic issues," noted Vucic, who was one of the six main speakers at the summit.

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