A Russian antiwar group in Serbia said Tuesday that authorities have refused to extend the residence permit of one of its activists, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian Democratic Society said one of its founders, Vladimir Volokhonski, had all
Serbian police said Monday they have arrested two people suspected of helping smuggle Cubans toward Spain as part of an international crime group. The two Serbian citizens were arrested in a monthslong investigation in cooperation with Spain, the Interpol and Europol, police
Serbian intelligence agencies possess information indicating that Turkey has provided drones, anti-armour systems, mortars, and various other weapons to Pristina. This action is deemed a violation of Resolution 1244. State Secretary Nemanja Starović said that all available communication channels are being used
A Russian pro-democracy activist residing in Serbia and a fierce critic of the invasion of Ukraine said Thursday that Serbian authorities have banned him from entering the country upon returning from a trip abroad. Peter Nikitin told The Associated Press he was
Kosovo’s government has taken measures to ease tensions with Serbia by announcing a reduction in the number of special police officers stationed outside municipal buildings in predominantly Serb-majority areas. Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated that one-fourth of the special police forces would
The prime ministers of the Netherlands and Luxembourg on Monday urged Serbia and Kosovo to act to defuse recent tensions that have threatened to push the Balkan region into instability as Europe faces Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Dutch PM Mark Rutte and
Serbian prosecutors on Friday opened legal proceedings against three Kosovo police officers arrested earlier this week, defying U.S. and other demands for their immediate and unconditional release. Serbian officials have said the three Kosovo Albanians were arrested by Serbian security on Wednesday
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced criticism from a close ally as ethnic tensions have once again flared in the Balkans. Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti took a shot at Blinken, who had criticized Kosovo’s government for “actions it took against
Dozens of Serbian schools on Wednesday received bomb threats, the education ministry said, amid security concerns following two mass shootings early this month, including one in an elementary school. The education ministry said 78 elementary schools and 37 high schools in Belgrade
Police are hunting a 21-year-old man after at least eight people were killed and a further 10 injured in a drive-by shooting. Serbian state TV reported that the shooting occurred south of Belgrade on Thursday night (May 4), with the gunman using