Kellie Harrington wins gold again at Strandja Cup as World Championships loom The Portland Row technician was the unanimous winner as she came up against Natalia Shadrina of Serbia in the final in Sofia. Dublin Live · Feb 26, 2022
Rangers coefficient heroics set up tantalising Champions League game changer against Red Star There's an added incentive for Gio van Bronckhorst's side beyond reaching the quarter-finals. Daily Record · Feb 26, 2022
Rangers watch on ahead of Red Star clash as Serbian president plays 'problem solver' over Spartak Moscow Aleksandar Vucic has now told Spartak they would be welcome to play in Belgrade at the same time Rangers are in the country. Daily Record · Feb 26, 2022
Serbia will not impose sanctions against Moscow, president says Serbia respects Ukraine's territorial integrity and considers Russia's military action against it to be "wrong," but will not impose sanctions against Moscow, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday. Reuters · Feb 25, 2022
Dejan Stankovic in mystic Rangers premonition as Red Star Belgrade boss knew of Euro fate The Serbian side will face off against Gio van Bronckhorst's side next month in the last 16. Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022
Who are Red Star Belgrade? Rangers face Europa League throwback as last 16 draw evokes mixed memories The Ibrox side were paired with the Serbian side in the Europa League last 16 draw in Nyon. Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022
'We want to be feared': The Opals' mission to bring their defensive grit back ahead of the Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney The Australian Opals have laser focus on one thing as they build towards this year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney – to be a defensive force to be reckoned with. ABC News · Feb 24, 2022
EU boosts Bosnia force after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine European Union will almost double the size of EUFOR peacekeeping force in Bosnia by sending in 500 reserves. Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022
U.N. Myanmar expert says junta using new Russian, Chinese arms against civilians The United Nations human rights expert on Myanmar on Tuesday said Russia and China were providing the junta with fighter jets being used against civilians, and urged the U.N. Security Council to halt the flow of weapons enabling atrocities. Reuters · Feb 22, 2022
China, Russia arming Myanmar junta – UN expert UN Security Council members China and Russia, as well as Serbia, have continued supplying Myanmar's junta with weapons used to attack civilians since last year's coup, a UN rights expert said Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2022
With all eyes on Ukraine, Putin to send his envoy to Balkans With all eyes on a possible Russia invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending his top security envoy to the Balkans where Moscow has been trying to maintain influence mainly through its ally Serbia The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022
Djokovic sets sights on medal glory at Paris 2024 Olympic Games Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic targeted a medal for Serbia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as he set out his ambitions ahead of his return to the circuit at the Dubai Open. Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2022
Serbian ambassador to Portugal dies after falling off cliff Serbia's ambassador to Portugal died after falling off a cliff in the beach town of Cascais near Lisbon on Friday, the local fire brigade said. Reuters · Feb 18, 2022
Despite border fence, Hungary is route of hope for migrants to the West Portraying Hungary as a border fortress against illegal migration into Europe is a central theme of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's close-fought campaign for re-election on April 3, but Hungary's borders still appear increasingly porous. Reuters · Feb 18, 2022
Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2022 Migrants cope with freezing weather, violence on Hungary border Violent and illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers by Hungarian authorities are reported on the rise at the Serbian border.
Daily Record · Feb 18, 2022 Rangers boost coefficient but Celtic loss means Serbia and Russia could still kill Champions League dream Finishing in the top 10 would guarantee next season's champions a place in the group stage.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022 ‘Creating chaos’: Russia fans flames in the Balkans to threaten EU and Nato While all eyes are on Ukraine, Moscow’s manoeuvring in southeast Europe has stirred ethnic tensions and risks threatening fragile peace in several states, writes Borzou Daragahi
Reuters · Feb 17, 2022 Kosovo president accuses Russia of destabilising Balkans Kosovo's president accused Russia on Thursday of using its traditional ally Serbia to "destabilise" the Balkans, as Moscow faces off against the West in the Ukraine crisis.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022 Djokovic gets warm welcome in Dubai before tennis tournament Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has received a warm welcome in Dubai, where he visited the world’s fair following the global drama around his decision to remain unvaccinated
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2022 Crisis Looms in Syria Camps, Jails Holding Foreign Nationals It was night when Zakia Kachar heard the sounds of footsteps approach her tent in a detention camp for foreigners affiliated with ISIS group extremists. With rocks in their hands, the wives of ISIS fighters had come for her. She fled with her children to another area of the Roj…
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022 Sania-Hradecka combine in quarterfinals Sania Mirza in partnership with Lucie Hradecka beat Hao-Ching Chan and Demi Schuurs 7-6(3), 5-7, 11-9 in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the $768,680 WTA tennis tournament in Dubai. In the quarterfinals, Sania and partner were scheduled to play Shuko Aoyama of Japan and Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia. The results: $768,680…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022 ‘Illegal’ extradition of Bahraini dissident from Serbia calls Interpol’s role into question Abuse of the policing body’s ‘red notice’ system is blamed as an activist is forced to return to life in prison in the Gulf state
Reuters · Feb 15, 2022 Serbian president sets April 3 as election date Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic set April 3 as the date for a parliamentary election on Tuesday after dissolving parliament.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 Serbia: Protesters block roads near Statehood Day ceremony Hundreds of protesters opposed to lithium mining in Serbia have blocked roads near a government building where the Balkan country’s populist president hosted an awards ceremony
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022 Djokovic: Not against Vaccination but Won’t Be Forced to Take COVID Jab Novak Djokovic said he was not against vaccination but would skip Grand Slam tournaments if he was forced to take the jab against COVID-19. Djokovic, who is unvaccinated, was deported from Australia after an 11-day rollercoaster experience involving two visa cancellations, two court challenges and five nights in two stints…