Vucic: I will resign as president on Sunday evening
NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says he will resign from his post in the evening of Sunday, September 27. "Sunday will be a busy day, I will resign on Sunday evening, I think around 8 pm," Vucic told reporters in New York on Thursday evening, adding that he would also provide an expla»»»
Serbian July average net monthly wage at 121,346 dinars
BELGRADE - The Serbian July average net monthly wage was 121,346 dinars, up by 11.3 pct y-o-y in nominal terms and by 9.2 pct y-o-y in real terms, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. The July average gross wage was 167,402 dinars, up by 11.1 pct y-o-y in nominal te»»»
451,000 heat deaths: Scientists warn of El Niño’s potentially devastating toll
About 239,000 of those deaths are projected to occur between September and February alone Dubai: More than 451,000 additional heat-related deaths could occur worldwide by February as an unusually powerful El Niño drives temperatures higher across much of the planet, according to new projections fro»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: 175 mln euro World Bank loan approved for first phase of gas infrastructure
BELGRADE- Serbian caretaker Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic announced on Friday a 175 mln euro World Bank loan for the construction of the first phase of gas infrastructure in Serbia had been approved. In an Instagram post, Djedovic Handanovic wrote that the project inclu»»»
Vucic meets with Pierce
NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in New York with the UK's special Western Balkans envoy Karen Pierce, noting that Serbia and the UK had a mutual interest in establishing strategic dialogue as an additional framework for cooperation on bilateral and regional issues, sec»»»
Djuric, Rogers discuss strengthening of Serbia-US relations
NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Thursday in New York with US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Sarah B Rogers to discuss strengthening of Serbia-US relations. Special attention was devoted to US participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade. Djuric noted tha»»»
Vucic, Guterres discuss situation in Kosovo-Metohija, implementation of UNSCR 1244
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in New York with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to discuss, among other issues, the security situation in Kosovo-Metohija and the significance of full implementation of UNSCR 1244 and the work of UNMIK, the UN mission in the Serbi»»»
Djuric, UK's Pierce discuss bilateral relations
NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Thursday in New York with the UK's special Western Balkans envoy Karen Pierce to discuss bilateral relations, current affairs and opportunities for further advancement of regional cooperation. The two met during the 81st UN General Assembly sessio»»»
Injury-time goal gives Greece UEFA Nations League win over Serbia in Belgrade
BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national football team lost 2-1 to Greece at home in a UEFA Nations League Group A2 Match Day 1 game on Thursday evening. In front of some 4,000 spectators at Belgrade's Rajko Mitic Stadium, Serbia took the lead in the fourth minute through an Andrija Zivkovic goal, but »»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4831
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4831 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.2 pct re»»»
Vucic meets with Wadephul in New York
NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in New York with German FM Johann Wadephul, noting that Serbia wants to continue to develop its relations with Germany as one of its most important European partners through even stronger political, economic and regional cooperation. "An»»»
Djuric, Azerbaijani FM meet in New York
NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Wednesday in New York with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov to discuss further strengthening of the ties between the two countries and current affairs. They met on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session. Djuric said the relat»»»
Djuric meets with Tunisian FM in New York
NEW YORK- Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met on Wednesday in New York with Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti. Djuric noted Serbia’s interest in "intensifying political dialogue and organising high-level visits, extending an invitation to Mini»»»
NIS requests new special licence from US Department of Treasury
BELGRADE - The Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a new application to the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for a special licence that would allow it to continue its operations without interruption after September 30, when the current licence expires. NIS i»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4420
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4420 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, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct»»»
Vucevic: Plenkovic lecturing Serbia while Croatia is rehabilitating ustasha symbols
BELGRADE - It is shameful and deeply hypocritical that Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic is lecturing Serbia on EU integration while his government is openly obstructing regional cooperation and rehabilitating ustasha symbols, says Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to t»»»
Djuric, Ghanaian FM discuss bilateral cooperation
NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday in New York with Ghanaian FM Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session to discuss cooperation between the two countries. Djuric once again thanked Ghana for its "support for the preservation of the sovereignty »»»
Air Serbia named airline market leader by ATW
BELGRADE - Air Serbia has been named Airline Market Leader as part of the 52nd edition of the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards, one of the most prestigious and longest-running award programmes in the global aviation industry, organised by Air Transport World (ATW), the leading international »»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4255
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4255 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, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct »»»
Flight delays and cancellations affect some UAE routes today
Passengers face cancellations and hours-long delays on routes to India, Iran and Oman Dubai: Passengers travelling through Dubai and Abu Dhabi faced cancellations and lengthy delays on Wednesday, September 23, with some flights to India running more than eight hours behind schedule and services inv»»»
Skytrax names Air Serbia second-best airline in eastern Europe
BELGRADE - Air Serbia, the national airline of Serbia, ranks as the second-best airline in Eastern Europe in this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards rankings. "Along with its excellent ranking in Eastern Europe, the Serbian national carrier retained its third-place position among the best regional»»»
Macut receives Germany's new ambassador to Belgrade
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met with Germany's newly-appointed ambassador to Belgrade Anke Holstein on Tuesday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations and deepening of cooperation in areas of common interest. "Macut underlined that Germany is one of Serbia’s most important pol»»»
Skytrax names Air Serbia second-best airline in eastern Europe
BELGRADE - Air Serbia, the national airline of Serbia, ranks as the second-best airline in Eastern Europe in this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards rankings. "Along with its excellent ranking in Eastern Europe, the Serbian national carrier retained its third-place position among the best regional»»»
Vujic, UNODC's Rizzi discuss opportunities to strengthen national, regional partnerships
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Justice Minister Nenad Vujic met with UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Representative for South-Eastern Europe Danilo Rizzi on Tuesday in Belgrade to discuss ongoing cooperation and opportunities to strengthen national and regional partnerships within the f»»»
Serbia recalls ambassadors from six countries
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday issued decrees recalling Serbian ambassadors from six countries, including the Russian Federation and the Vatican, according to the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia. Ambassadors Momcilo Babic and Sima Avramovic have been recalled fr»»»
People's Serbia coalition withdraws electoral list
BELGRADE - The People's Serbia coalition, formed by the People's Movement of Serbia, New Face of Serbia and Ecological Uprising, on Tuesday withdrew its electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia. The move was announced by People's Movement of Serbia leader Miroslav Aleks»»»
Djuric meets with Samoan deputy PM
NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is attending the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York, met with Samoan Deputy PM Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo on Monday. They discussed strengthening of political dialogue, as well as stepping up cooperation, especially in information technologies and»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4177
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4177 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
Trucks bring stories of Kosovo and Metohija Serbs to the streets of New York
The lives of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija and the difficult conditions in which they live are being shown on video screens mounted on trucks driving through the streets of New York during the annual session of the UN General Assembly. The trucks show footage from March 2004 during the March Pogrom»»»
SNS has 48.6 pct voter support, four electoral lists would clear threshold - survey
BELGRADE - If early parliamentary elections in Serbia were to be held next Sunday, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) would win the highest number of votes, ahead of second-placed Student List, and two more lists would clear the electoral threshold - a Socialist Party of Serbia-led coalition and t»»»
Vujic meets with new UNICEF chief in Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Justice Minister Nenad Vujic met on Monday in Belgrade with the newly-appointed UNICEF chief in Serbia Christina de Bruin to discuss further cooperation. Congratulating de Bruin on her appointment, Vujic said he believed the cooperation between his ministry and UNICEF w»»»
Djuric to attend UNGA session in New York
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric will be in New York from September 21 through 25 for the 81st UN General Assembly session. During the visit, Djuric will have a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings with FMs and other officials of UN member states and attend events that will acc»»»
Macut meets with members of 2027 UEFA European U-21 Championship organising committee
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met on Monday in Belgrade with members of the organising committee of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, to be co-hosted by Serbia and Albania. "The upcoming championship is another major sporting event which will confirm Serbia’s readiness to »»»
Commission approves European Serbia list for October 25 parliamentary elections
BELGRADE - Serbia's national electoral commission approved on Sunday a European Serbia list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in the country. The electoral list, named European Serbia: Marinika Tepic, Zdravko Ponos, Freedom and Justice Party, Serbia Center, Solidarity, Self-Defence, Libe»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4038
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4038 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, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»
Vucic to attend UNGA session, to speak on September 23
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will be visiting the US for the 81st UN General Assembly session, which he will address on Wednesday, September 23. While in New York, Vucic will have bilateral meetings with numerous world leaders and representatives of the international community, the»»»
Zelensky’s endgame, Houthi dominance, German decline: RT stories that shaped the week
Zelensky’s state of corruption devours itself READ MORE: Ukraine is running out of money again – and the EU is asking questions In what’s become a recurring moment in Ukraine, another one of Vladimir Zelensky’s top officials fled the country this week amid a metastasizing corruption scandal. Prosec»»»
Hungary Weekly Briefing is out: Orbán’s new campaign, motorway deal and a possible break with Russian gas
Orbán is back on the political frontline, and Hungary’s new government is moving against some of the most controversial legacies of the previous era. This week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing by Daily News Hungary looks at Viktor Orbán’s “national resistance” campaign, his claims of foreign intelligence »»»
Government kills motorway deal, files criminal complaint against Fidesz-era oligarchs
The government will terminate the contract concluded on the motorway concession, will file a criminal complaint, and criminal proceedings will be launched, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced at a government press conference in Budapest. Péter Magyar stated that, based on the facts and the minist»»»
Hungary Weekly Briefing is out: Orbán’s new campaign, motorway deal and a possible break with Russian gas
Orbán is back on the political frontline, and Hungary’s new government is moving against some of the most controversial legacies of the previous era. This week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing by Daily News Hungary looks at Viktor Orbán’s “national resistance” campaign, his claims of foreign intelligence »»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 19
Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»
UAE flight status today: Cancellations, delays and schedule changes at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah airports
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia among airlines issuing updates today UAE travellers face another day of mixed flight operations on Saturday, September 19, with cancellations and delays reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports. Several Air Arabia and flydubai services have been ca»»»
Dacic meets with International Police Association president
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met on Friday in Belgrade with International President of the International Police Association (IPA) Martin Hoffmann to discuss joint activities and the Interior Ministry’s support for the work of the international association»»»
Vucic, Zelenskyy discuss issues important for Serbia, Ukraine and region
HUTA, Ukraine - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of a Carpathian Initiative summit in Huta, Ukraine, on Friday to discuss issues important for the two countries and the entire region. "Grateful to President Zelenskyy for the hospit»»»
Vucic meets with Zelenskyy in Huta
HUTA, Ukraine - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Ukrainian mountain village of Huta on Friday. Earlier in the day, Vucic attended a Carpathian Initiative summit hosted by Zelenskyy in Huta. Vucic: I had very important, substantial discussion»»»
Vucic: I had very important, substantial discussions at Carpathian Initiative summit
HUTA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday that, during a Carpathian Initiative summit in Huta, Ukraine, he had had important, good and substantial discussions with representatives of the countries of the initiative. "We discussed attracting foreign businesspeople and foreign innovati»»»
Vucic: Expanding relations with Carpathian countries important for Serbia
HUTA, Ukraine - Speaking at a Carpathian Initiative summit in Ukraine, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday he believed expanding the relations with countries in the wider Carpathian region would "mean a lot to Serbia." "It is a very important initiative for us, because we were always »»»
Paunovic announces Serbia squad list for upcoming UEFA Nations League games
BELGRADE - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic announced on Friday his squad list for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. After a two-year absence, Dusan Tadic has returned to the fold. The list also includes Almeria player Stefan Dzodic and Vojvodina's P»»»
Commission approves Russian Party - Serbia in BRICS electoral list
BELGRADE - Serbia's national electoral commission approved on Thursday evening a Russian Party - Serbia in BRICS electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in the country. The Russian Party will run as a national minority party. The list, to appear under number seven in the bal»»»
Kozarev receives Azerbaijan's new ambassador
BELGRADE - Secretary General of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev received Azerbaijan's new ambassador to Belgrade Tahir Taghizade on Thursday. "In an open and friendly exchange, the interlocutors reaffirmed the high level of mutual trust and respect between the two countries, a»»»