Latest News from Serbia
Gasic receives Dendias
BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and the situation in the Autonomous Province of Kosovo-Metohija, thanking Greece for supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia.
Vucevic meets with China's Li
SHANGHAI - Serbian PM Milos Vucevic met on Tuesday in Shanghai with Chinese PM Li Qiang, with whom he confirmed the steely friendship between the two countries, inviting him to visit Serbia next year.
Li accepted the invitation, also inviting Vucevic to an official visit to China.
Djuric meets with Bjerre
BELGRADE - At a meeting with Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre in Belgrade, Serbian FM Marko Djuric noted that full EU membership remained Serbia's strategic commitment and foreign policy priority.
Djokovic announces he will miss ATP Finals in Turin
BELGRADE - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic announced on Tuesday he would miss the ATP Finals in Turin due to an injury problem.
"It's quite an honor to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. I was really looking forward to being there, but due to ongoing injury I won't be playing next week," Djokovic wrote in an Instagram post.
Vucic receives Denmark's minister for European affairs
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre on Tuesday to discuss Serbia's EU path, the necessary reform processes, the EU enlargement policy and Serbia-Denmark bilateral relations.
Vesic resigns, says there is sense of moral responsibility in Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesic resigned from his post on Tuesday.
At an extraordinary press conference on Monday evening, Vesic announced he would officially resign following a tragedy in which an overhang collapse at the Novi Sad railway station killed 14 people and seriously injured three others on Friday.
Vucic, Dendias discuss military cooperation, situation in region
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on Tuesday to discuss all topics of joint interest, advancement of military cooperation and cooperation within peacekeeping missions.
The discussions also addressed the political and security situation in the region, Vucic wrote in a post on his buducnostsrbijeav Instagram account.
Vucevic: Serbia is China's greatest friend in Europe
SHANGHAI - Serbian PM Milos Vucevic said on Tuesday the Shanghai Import Expo was a unique trade show for development and business and that Serbia was China's greatest friend in Europe.
Public Outcry Leads Vucic to Consider Referendum on Continued Presidency
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has proposed an advisory referendum to determine whether he should continue in his role, responding to public outcry following the tragic collapse of the Novi Sad train station visor that resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals. He remarked that the protesters were effectively calling for his resignation.
Post-Novi Sad Tragedy: Serbs are Angry Over Railway Station Canopy Collapse Linked to Chinese Renovation
Growing calls for accountability are emerging in Serbia following the tragic deaths of 14 individuals when an outdoor canopy collapsed at the Novi Sad railway station. The incident occurred just months after a three-year renovation project carried out by a Chinese consortium was completed, reports Balkan Insight.
Vesic: I will officially resign as minister on Tuesday
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesic announced he would on Tuesday officially resign from his post in the wake of a tragic accident in which a roof overhang collapse at the Novi Sad railway station killed 14 people and seriously injured three others on Friday.
Vucic: Serbia, Indonesia have nurtured friendship based on trust, understanding
JAKARTA - Since the establishment of their diplomatic relations 70 years ago, Serbia and Indonesia have nurtured a friendship and partnership that has always been based on mutual trust and understanding, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic noted in an article published in the Jakarta Post.
Bjerre: There is momentum for enlargement, we will support Serbia's efforts
BELGRADE - Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre said on Monday in Belgrade EU enlargement was one of the priorities for the upcoming period, noting that Serbia was showing great willingness for EU accession and that it was natural for its efforts towards membership to be supported.
Brnabic receives Bjerre
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic spoke on Monday with Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre, who noted that future EU enlargement was important and that Denmark saw Serbia in the EU and that Serbia's EU membership would strengthen the bloc.
Vucic: Serbia, EC have differing views on Kosovo-Metohija, dialogue only solution
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday Serbia and the European Commission had differing views on Kosovo-Metohija but that Belgrade agreed that dialogue was the only solution that could lead to compromise with Pristina.