The Latest Breaking News from Serbia

Novak Djokovic advances at French Open then sends political message about Kosovo

Djokovic wrote on the camera lens “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” after beating Aleksandar Kovacevic.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Novak Djokovic risks political rage after Kosovo message with punishment no deterrent for tennis star

The Serbian has no qualms about potential punishment about standing up for what he feels is right.

Daily Record · May 29, 2023

Novak Djokovic risks controversy with political message about Kosovo written on French Open camera

The Serbian world no3 wrote the message after his first-round win over Aleksandar Kovacevic at Roland Garros

Evening Standard · May 29, 2023

Tens of thousands in Serbia protest mass shootings, government policies

Tens of thousands braved rain and wind in Belgrade on Saturday in an anti-government protest over two mass shootings that killed 18 people, blaming the deaths on a culture of violence that critics say authorities have allowed to permeate society.

Reuters · May 27, 2023

Huge crowds protest Serbia shootings as Vucic plans new movement

Serbian president steps down as head of governing party as tens of thousands take to streets to protest mass shootings.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2023

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic steps down as SNS party leader, will stay on as head of state

The move came a day after tens of thousands of people from across Serbia and neighbouring Kosovo, Montenegro and Bosnia rallied in the centre of Belgrade in a show of support for Mr Vucic.

ABC News · May 27, 2023

Serbian president steps down as leader of the governing party amid plans for a new movement

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has stepped down from the helm of his populist party amid plans to form a wider political movement and as he faces a wave of anti-government protests

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

Serbia's President Vucic steps down as head of ruling party

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a party congress on Saturday, saying a new approach was needed to unite the country, but said he would remain head of state.

Reuters · May 27, 2023

Serbian border troops to maintain highest state of alert after ethnic clashes inside Kosovo

Serbia has condemned NATO-led peacekeepers stationed in neighboring Kosovo for their alleged failure to stop “brutal actions” by Kosovo police against ethnic Serbs

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

NATO urges Kosovo to de-escalate tension with Serbia

NATO on Saturday urged Kosovo to dial down tensions with Serbia, a day after its government forcibly accessed municipal buildings to install mayors in ethnic Serb areas in the north of the country.

Reuters · May 27, 2023