The Latest Breaking News from Serbia

Built in 1913, this 177-foot steam tug survived two world wars but sank after hitting a German mine in 1945; drought has now exposed its wreck in Serbia

Amidst severe drought, a historic steam tug once lost beneath the Sava River has resurfaced, delighting locals who flock to witness 'Sava's Titanic'. This vessel, which sank in 1945 after a tragic encounter with a mine, revitalizes memories of the Balkans' complex history. Its emergence underscores the grim water shortages…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as tornado hits region

A tornado struck the town of Fürstenwalde

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Europe's rivers run dry, and history resurfaces: Century-old shipwreck emerges in Serbia's drought

Extreme heat and drought are causing European rivers to recede. A steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from the Sava River. This vessel, known as the Slovenian, sank during World War II. Other historical items like German warships and mammoth bones have also surfaced. Experts warn these extreme…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Rangers look to bring £8m Aston Villa and Serbia defender to Ibrox on loan

Rangers are weighing up a move to bring Kosta Nedeljkovic, the Aston Villa and Serbia right-back, to Ibrox on a season-long loan.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9

‘Situation in Ukraine difficult’: Zelensky in Moscow ally Serbia as Russian strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the situation in his war-torn country as “difficult” during a visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries to have maintained close ties with Russia throughout Moscow’s ongoing war against Kyiv, now in its fifth year.

The Times of India · Aug 9

Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance

The talks between Zelenskyy and Vučić come as Russia's war against Ukraine once again intensifies. Despite Serbia’s historical ties to Russia, its bid to join the EU now seems to have taken the lead in considerations.

Euronews · Aug 8

Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future

IN DEPTH: Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Zelensky visits Russian ally Serbia for talks

BELGRADE - President Volodymyr Zelensky was making his first official visit to Serbia — a rare European country still closely aligned with Moscow — on Saturday as Ukraine seeks to bolster international support in the face of intensifying Russian strikes.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

Ukraine's Zelenskyy to make first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Serbia, a nation maintaining ties with Russia. President Aleksandar Vucic seeks to balance EU aspirations and historic Russian connections. Serbia refuses to impose sanctions on Russia, citing deep historical ties. Both leaders aim for political gains from this significant diplomatic engagement. This visit highlights…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat

Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising at around twice the global average.

Euronews · Aug 7