Kosovo's Prime Minister Kurti set for second term after decisive election win
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti looked poised to secure another term on Sunday after his Self-Determination party won a snap parliamentary election by a wide margin, preliminary results showed, ending months of political deadlock in the Balkan country. Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appear»»»
Macut receives Serbian ambassador to Greece
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Serbian Ambassador to Greece Nikola Nedeljkovic on Monday to discuss overall Serbia-Greece relations. The meeting addressed Macut's recent successful visit to Greece, as well as "preparations that will serve as an introduction to a session of the high coun»»»
Gouillon: French Christmas humanitarian convoy has arrived in Kosovo-Metohija
BELGRADE - The 56th French Christmas convoy has arrived in Kosovo-Metohija, the Solidarity for Kosovo humanitarian organisation has announced, noting that, over the course of seven days, French volunteers would be handing out aid to households and schools in Serb enclaves in Kosovo-Metohija. Solida»»»
Macut receives farewell visit from Ukrainian ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Monday received a farewell visit from Ukrainian Ambassador to Belgrade Volodymyr Tolkach, with whom he discussed the current international circumstances and bilateral relations. "Macut underlined that Serbia uses every opportunity to call for peace and expressed»»»
Vucic: Serbia's economic growth rate to exceed 3 pct from 2026 and make us one of best countries in Europe
GOLUBAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday he was satisfied with implementation of infrastructure projects in the "challenging" year of 2025 and added that he expected Serbia's economic growth rate to exceed 3 pct from 2026, which he noted would make Serbia one of the best countrie»»»
Vucic: Elections due in late 2026 but may he held earlier
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday evening early parliamentary elections in Serbia were due in late 2026 but might be held earlier. "I am hoping they will be held at the end of the year, but they may also be held earlier. We may be even more accommodating (to political opp»»»
Botsan-Kharchenko: Gazprom neft, NIS continue to supply Serbia with fuels
BELGRADE - Russia's Gazprom neft and the Russian-Serbian oil company NIS, alongside the Serbian government, continue to supply Serbia with fuels also after the October 9 entry into force of US sanctions on NIS, Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said on Monday. "In cooperati»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3321
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3321 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m and down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the beginning »»»
470kg WWII bomb safely removed from Belgrade site
Dubai: A 470-kilogram unexploded World War II bomb has been safely removed from a construction site in the wider central area of Belgrade, Serbian authorities confirmed. The bomb, identified as a US-made AN-M44 aerial device, dates back to Allied air raids carried out over the city in 1944. Special»»»
470-kilo WWII bomb removed in Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia: A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia's capital, Belgrade, police said. The US-made AN-M44 bomb was used during Allied air raids on German positions during the liberation of Belgr»»»
470-kilo WWII Bomb Removed in Belgrade
A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, police said. The US-made AN-M44 bomb was used during Allied air raids on German positions during the liberation of Belgrade from Nazi occu»»»
Serbian October average net monthly wage at 110,670 dinars
BELGRADE - The Serbian average net monthly wage in October 2025 was 110,670 dinars, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. The average gross wage was 153,153 dinars. The median net wage in October was 86,695 dinars, meaning that 50 pct of the employed population recei»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: Serbia to keep developing strategic cooperation with Japan
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic thanked Japan's outgoing ambassador to Belgrade Akira Imamura for his efficient cooperation during his tenure in Serbia and wished him much success in his professional and private endeavours in the future. Japan will rema»»»
2026 GDP growth projection hinges on resolution of NIS issue - economist
BELGRADE - The approx. 3 pct GDP growth projection for Serbia for 2026 depends on the way several major risks - above all, the issue of the oil company NIS - will be tackled, says Sasa Randjelovic, executive editor of the Kvartalni monitor economic bulletin. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Rus»»»
Cadez: Serbian, Chinese businesspeople to meet frequently next year
BELGRADE - The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) hosted an end-of-year business conference of Serbian and Chinese businesspeople on Friday. PKS President Marko Cadez noted that the goal of the conference was to make plans for next year and exchange business ideas. The reception was a»»»
Trajkovic sentenced without evidence, ruling aimed at expulsion of Serbs - gov't office
BELGRADE - The Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija said on Friday Serb Sladjan Trajkovic had been sentenced to ten years in prison by a Pristina court without evidence or witnesses and noted that the ruling was a part of a broader plan aimed at intimidating the Serbs and expelling them fr»»»
Petkovic: Srpska lista victory in Sunday's elections would guarantee Kosovo-Metohija Serbs' survival
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Friday a Srpska lista win in Sunday's early elections for the Kosovo-Metohija provincial assembly in Pristina was crucial for the survival of Serbs in the province. Winning all ten seats guaranteed to th»»»
Botsan-Kharchenko: Solution in spirit of friendly Russia-Serbia relations being sought for NIS
BELGRADE - Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said on Friday a solution that would, above all, be in the spirit of the friendly relations between Russia and Serbia was being sought for Serbia's oil company NIS. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership.»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3635
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3635 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m and down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the beginnin»»»
Djuric, Botsan-Kharchenko discuss key events in 2025, Serbia's energy security
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on Thursday to discuss events that have marked the year 2025, as well as Serbia's energy security. Botsan-Kharchenko conveyed to Djuric Russian FM Sergey Lavrov's greetings for the upcoming New Ye»»»
Gasic, Chinese ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation
BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic met with Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade Li Ming on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation. Gasic said Serbia was exceptionally appreciative of the support provided to it by China and that the personal relationship between two leaders, President»»»
Lazarevic signs contract on Iran's participation in EXPO 2027
BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Iranian EXPO 2027 Section Commissioner Sodaif Beikzadeh signed on Thursday in Belgrade a contract on Iran's participation in the specialised expo. »»»
Milenkovic, Filipovic take Football Association of Serbia Golden Ball awards
STARA PAZOVA - Nottingham Forest defender Nikola Milenkovic and Spartak Moscow midfielder Tijana Filipovic claimed on Thursday the 2025 Football Association of Serbia (FSS) Golden Ball awards as Players of the Year. Head coach of the Serbia women's national football team Lidija Stojkanovic was name»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: Russian side in talks with MOL about NIS, has contacted OFAC
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Thursday Russian shareholders in the Serbian oil company NIS were in talks with Hungary's MOL about exiting ownership of NIS and that they had contacted the US Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) to ensure the »»»
Bajatovic: Supplies of 10 mln cubic m of gas a day agreed with Gazprom until end-March
BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said on Thursday that, unlike Europe, Serbia would not be left without gas supplies as its government had secured sufficient stocks, and noted that supplies of 10 mln cubic m of gas a day via the Balkan Stream pipeline had been agreed with Russia's Gazprom u»»»
Bajatovic: Supplies of 10mln cubic m of gas a day agreed with Gazprom until end-March
BELGRADE - Srbijagas CEO Dusan Bajatovic said on Thursday that, unlike Europe, Serbia would not be left without gas supplies as its government had secured sufficient stocks, and noted that supplies of 10 mln cubic m of gas a day via the Balkan Stream pipeline had been agreed with Russia's Gazprom u»»»
Vucic: Belgrade to get metro system in two to three years
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday Belgrade would get a metro system in two to three years, but that development and progress in other Serbian cities were also important. "Belgrade is getting a metro. We have technical problems in terms of whether the (tunnel) boring mac»»»
Vucic: New Sava bridge to open to traffic by end-March 2027
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday a new Belgrade bridge on the Sava River would be opened to traffic by end-March 2027, greatly facilitating traffic in the capital. "The new bridge must be opened to traffic by the end of March 2027," Vucic said during a visit to the con»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3894
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3894 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the b»»»
Macut: Diplomats Serbia's first line of defence in pursuance of strategic goals
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday Serbian diplomats must be the country's first line of defence in pursuance of the strategic goals of preservation of territorial integrity and sovereignty and EU membership. In collaboration with all state authorities, they must create something t»»»
EU urged to curb ‘corrosive capital’ as UAE megaprojects reshape Western Balkans
The European Union faces a mounting challenge in the Western Balkans as a surge of foreign investment, much of it from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), tests the bloc’s ability to promote transparent governance while enlargement gathers new political momentum. »»»
Starovic: Besides Montenegro, Serbia most ready for EU in terms of general preparedness
BELGRADE - Serbia's Minister for European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Wednesday that, besides Montenegro, Serbia was the most prepared candidate country for full EU membership in terms of the general level of preparedness. "That is not my assessment, but an assessment that can be read from»»»
US's OFAC extends deadline for talks on sale of Russian stake in NIS until March 24
BELGRADE - The US Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has issued a new licence to Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company NIS whereby the deadline for the completion of talks on a sale of the Russian stake in the firm is extended until March 24, 2026, Tanjug learns. Due to the Russian majori»»»
Starovic: Besides Montenegro, Serbia most prepared for EU in terms of general preparedness
BELGRADE - Serbia's Minister for European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Wednesday that, besides Montenegro, Serbia was the most prepared candidate country for full EU membership in terms of the general level of preparedness. "That is not my assessment, but an assessment that can be read from»»»
Lazarevic signs contract on Russia's participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Russia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Alexey Gruzdev signed on Wednesday a contract on Russia's participation in Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade. The cont»»»
Mali speaks with world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs
BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali spoke with world-renowned US economist Jeffrey Sachs about geopolitical trends and challenges facing small countries like Serbia. "I am pleased to have had an opportunity to speak with world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs and hea»»»
Serbia, Japan sign agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic and Japanese Ambassador to Belgrade Akira Imamura signed on Wednesday a Serbia-Japan agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments, aimed at further strengthening and completing the legal framework for advance»»»
Vucic: Our objectives are peace, territorial integrity, accelerated economic activities
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday preservation of peace and stability was the most significant task for the coming period and that the fight for Serbia's territorial integrity and accelerated economic activities were the second and third most important goals, respectiv»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: Diplomatic discussions about solution for NIS to be continued
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday her ministry, the Serbian MFA and President Aleksandar Vucic had waged an intense diplomatic battle this year, securing as many as eight extensions of an operating licence for the oil company NIS - which»»»
Vucic:Our objectives are peace, territorial integrity,accelerated economic activities
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday preservation of peace and stability was the most significant task for the coming period and that the fight for Serbia's territorial integrity and accelerated economic activities were the second and third most important goals, respectiv»»»
Vucic speaks with Aliyev about energy cooperation, strategic partnership
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday about current global affairs, especially cooperation in the energy sector and advancement of strategic partnership between the two countries. "A good and substantial phone conversation »»»
Djuric receives farewell visit from Japanese ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric received a farewell visit from Japanese Ambassador to Belgrade Akira Imamura on Tuesday. Djuric expressed his "appreciation for the Ambassador’s personal engagement and contribution to advancing bilateral relations between the two countries," the Serbian MFA said »»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3888
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3888 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the be»»»
Serbia signs another short-term Russia gas deal
Belgrade: Serbia has agreed to extend a gas supply arrangement with Russia by three months, President Aleksandar Vucic (pictured) said yesterday, as it battles to secure a long-term deal. Serbia is heavily dependent on Russian gas but it has failed to secure a long-term contract since a three-year »»»
CITIES IN PERIL: Cities confront the rising tide of climate change
Torrential rains in the Congolese capital Kinshasa in early April brought devastating floods that killed at least 165 people. As muddy torrents swept away cars and submerged homes, shown in shocking footage from the drenched city, residents were forced to swim or navigate canoes through inundated s»»»
EU enlargement a strategic necessity, says European Council president
European Union leaders reaffirming their commitment to bringing the Western Balkans countries into the bloc at a summit on December 17, while urging governments in the region to accelerate reforms and overcome old disputes. »»»
Serbia’s net FDI falls 53% in January-October 2025
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Serbia has declined sharply in 2025, reflecting the combined effects of a high base last year, economic slowdown in Europe and domestic political uncertainty, data from the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) indicated on December 18. »»»
Southeast Europe rocked by wave of anti-corruption protests
A wave of anti-corruption protests is spreading across Southeast Europe, exposing deep public anger over graft, negligence and weak accountability. Demonstrations have simmered for over a year in Serbia following a deadly »»»
EU enlargement a strategic necessity, says European Council president
European Union leaders reaffirming their commitment to bringing the Western Balkans countries into the bloc at a summit on December 17, while urging governments in the region to accelerate reforms and overcome old disputes. »»»
EU enlargement a strategic necessity, says European Council president
European Union leaders reaffirming their commitment to bringing the Western Balkans countries into the bloc at a summit on December 17, while urging governments in the region to accelerate reforms and overcome old disputes. »»»