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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Serbia. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

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Belgrade

Head of State

President Aleksandar Vučić

Head of Government

Prime Minister Miloš Vučević

last updated:

29 November, 2024

Chinese EV maker Nio has leased nearly 10,000 square metres of space from CTP in Budapest. Photo: CTP

International Property

Chinese firms seek European base for factories amid trade tensions, tariffs

European industrial real estate developer CTP expects increased demand from Chinese firms that do not want to get caught in the trade war.

25 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM

European Union

Brawl erupts in Serbian parliament over railway station roof collapse

26 Nov 2024 - 2:45PM

Serbia train station accident death toll rises to 15

18 Nov 2024 - 9:26AM

At least 14 killed in roof collapse at Serbian railway station

Rescuers are conducting an ‘extremely difficult’ operation, the interior minister says.

2 Nov 2024 - 4:14AM

Rescuers work at the scene of a roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Friday. Photo: Interior Ministry of Serbia via AP

Art

How Marina Abramovic came full circle with her first China exhibition

Abramovic, now 77, pushed her body to its limits, taking performance art mainstream – for her new Shanghai show, she invites the audience to step into her shoes.

27 Oct 2024 - 4:00AM

China-EU relations

Opinion | How EV tariffs broke EU consensus and China’s ‘divide and rule’ plan

Beijing might have successfully split France and Germany, but the actions of Greece and Serbia show the limits of its plans in Europe.

13 Oct 2024 - 5:30AMvideocam

US-China relations

US, EU raise alarm over China’s ‘very substantial’ help to Russia in Ukraine war

Beijing’s ‘significant’ exports said to be used on battlefield and given in exchange for Kremlin’s sensitive military technologies.

12 Sep 2024 - 11:00PMvideocam

Ukrainian rescuers try to extinguish a fire following a missile attack in the city of Lviv last week. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the two countries have been at war ever since. Photo: AFP

Defence

Serbia to buy 12 French warplanes, in shift away from Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron called the US$3 billion deal jet deal ‘historic and important’, and said it showed Serbia’s ‘strategic courage’.

30 Aug 2024 - 2:28PM

Energy

Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia. Officials call it a coup plot

A tentative deal with the EU would bring Serbia closer to the bloc and reduce Europe’s lithium battery and electric car imports from China.

11 Aug 2024 - 2:33AM

China-Russia relations

Opinion | Russia needs China’s market more than China needs Russian gas

Despite increased Russian oil and gas imports, China’s climate goals and supposed push for lower rates complicate plans for another pipeline.

30 Jul 2024 - 8:30PM

Technicians check equipment at the Fuling shale gas field in Chongqing, on September 21, 2023. Experts say China’s natural gas imports will amount to 250 billion cubic metres by 2030, which can mostly be covered by existing contracts. Photo: Xinhua

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Explainer | US women set to defend 3X3 basketball crown in Paris, men debut as favourites

The addition of Jimmer Fredette has made the US gold medal contenders, but Serbia, led by ‘Dr Strange’, the world’s top player, will be tough opposition.

30 Jul 2024 - 2:00PM

Japan and France in a women’s 3x3 basketball quarter-final match at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: AFP

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris Olympics: can Cheung, Haughey give Hong Kong a magic Monday? 5 to watch

Table tennis’ Doo Hoi-kem could earn a slice of Hong Kong history first, while Roland-Garros hosts Swiatek plus Djokovic v Nadal.

30 Jul 2024 - 3:49AM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

While you were sleeping: 5 things to know after Haughey gets started at Olympics

Day two saw thrills and spills in the pool, a podium chance for Hong Kong in table tennis and varying basketball fortunes for US and China.

29 Jul 2024 - 12:06PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

5 to watch on Olympics day 2 as Haughey swims and US basketball team enter fray

Our guide includes Haughey’s first race, China playing in women’s rugby and Hong Kong fencers following Vivian Kong’s golden footsteps.

28 Jul 2024 - 12:30PM

Siobhan Haughey is poised to start her medal quest in Paris. Photo: AP

Icons and Influencers

Meet the first lady of Russia’s opposition, Yulia Navalnaya

After the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny in February, his widow Yulia Navalnaya has since become the movement’s leader, but what do we know about her?

26 Jul 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

After the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny in February, his wife Yulia Navalnaya has since become the movement’s leader, but what do we know about her? Photos: @yulia_navalnaya/Instagram

Diplomacy

Opinion | China cannot support Russia and hope to woo Europe away from the US

If China pressures Russia into ending its aggressive behaviour, it would weaken a key reason for European alignment with the US.

25 Jul 2024 - 5:30AM

US presidential election 2024

‘Ready for both scenarios’: world leaders size up Harris, but brace for Trump win

The elevation of Kamala Harris as the Democratic front-runner injects uncertainty into the US election for world leaders already grappling with the implications of Trump’s potential return to the presidency.

23 Jul 2024 - 9:12PMvideocam

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Pressure builds in Serbia for NBA star Nikola Jokic to deliver at Paris Olympics

After winning three MVP titles and one championship, the centre stands on the threshold of securing eternal glory at home if he can secure a gold medal for the basketball-mad country.

22 Jul 2024 - 6:30PM

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jovic is under pressure to deliver for Serbia at the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: AP

Science

Hungarian solar research lab signs up for China-led ILRS moon project

Robert Fay-Siebenburgen, president of Hungarian Solar Physics Foundation inks MOU with officials from China’s Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, bringing ILRS partners to around 25.

22 Jul 2024 - 8:33PMvideocam

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Can Wembanyama foil US quest for fifth straight basketball gold in Paris?

LeBron James is back to add more gold to an already glittering career, and does anyone really think the US won’t win again.

21 Jul 2024 - 2:00PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

LeBron rescues US from shock loss in Olympic warm-up as China-based star shines

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin’s Marial Shayok scored 24 points as South Sudan ran NBA superstars close in London.

21 Jul 2024 - 1:00PM

LeBron James waves to the crowd after his points helped the United States prevent a stunnig upset against South Sudan in an Olympic warmup match. Photo: AP

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Ukrainians hoping provide a welcome distraction in Paris during Russia war

It will be the country’s eighth consecutive appearance at the Games since declaring independence in 1991.

21 Jul 2024 - 10:00AM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh is among the medal hopefuls representing war-torn Ukraine at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AP

China-EU relations

Opinion | China wants to engage with Europe. Are Brussels and London listening?

Amid deteriorating relations with European governments, Beijing must clarify its positions and help set up an equitable power balance.

20 Jul 2024 - 7:27AMvideocam

Israel

UN top court rules Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal, calls for its end

The advisory opinion of The Hague-based is not binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over Israel’s war against Hamas sparked by the group’s brutal October 7 attacks.

20 Jul 2024 - 12:49AM

Wimbledon

Alcaraz overpowers Djokovic in straight sets to retain Wimbledon title

Spanish third seed dropped just four matches in first two sets against the Serbian seven-time champion to collect his fourth grand slam.

15 Jul 2024 - 1:36PM

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz with the Wimbledon trophy after winning the men’s singles final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in London on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Fame and celebrity

‘So strong’: meet Theo James’ Irish actress wife, Ruth Kearney

White Lotus and The Gentleman star Theo James’ latest campaign shoot for Dolce & Gabbana has the internet wondering how his real life partner feels about his work – so who is she?

11 Jul 2024 - 6:00AM

Actors Theo James and Ruth Kearney met while working in theatre in the UK. Photo: @ruthkearney/Instagram

Diplomacy

Opinion | Has China gained the upper hand over Russia in Kazakhstan?

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Astana offered a glimpse of the jockeying for geopolitical influence in Central Asia.

9 Jul 2024 - 8:30PM

China-EU relations

Russia and China peace missions prompt EU members to seek ways to punish Hungary

Right-wing leader Viktor Orban accused of ‘100 per cent abusing’ bloc’s rotating presidency for pursuing Moscow-friendly foreign policy.

9 Jul 2024 - 6:18PMvideocam

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