Russian Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko stated that Belgrade is not officially supplying weapons to Ukraine. While acknowledging that Serbian-made arms have appeared in the conflict zone via gray-market channels, he noted increased oversight by Belgrade.
Derek McInnes suffered a damaging home debut as Rangers manager following a 2-1 defeat to Hibernian. Meanwhile, Celtic cruised to a 5-1 win at Kilmarnock and Hearts beat Dundee United 4-0.
Seven decades after the Bandung Conference, China and Indonesia share strong economic ties, with China as Indonesia's largest trading partner and a top investor. However, Indonesia recorded a significant US$20.5 billion trade deficit with China last year, raising concerns about the displacement of domestic producers.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham have made significant summer signings, while Liverpool focuses on player retention under new management. Chelsea faces financial scrutiny after reporting a substantial loss amidst heavy spending, as clubs prepare for pre-season tours and cup qualifiers.
Der Schriftsteller Vladimir Arsenijević wurde in Belgrad von Rechtsextremen angegriffen, als er sich auf eine Gedenkveranstaltung für die Opfer des Srebrenica-Massakers vorbereitete. Er kritisiert den fehlenden politischen Willen zur Verfolgung solcher Täter.
Serbian Minister Nenad Popovic stated that Kosovo is and will always remain an integral part of Serbia, emphasizing Russia's support on international platforms regarding Serbia's territorial integrity.
Antonin Panenka reflects on his revolutionary penalty kick that won the 1976 European Championship for Czechoslovakia against West Germany. The audacious chip down the middle, which humiliated goalkeeper Sepp Maier, has become a legendary move in football, with Panenka expressing pride and amusement at its continued use, though lamenting the lack of royalties.
In a Belgrade retrial, the parents of a 13-year-old boy who killed 10 people at an elementary school in 2023 have been sentenced to jail. The father received 14 years and six months for neglect and endangerment, while the mother got two years and 11 months for neglect.
The Trump presidency accelerated a shift in Chinese perception of the US, replacing idealized views with a more complex understanding of its challenges.
Ubisoft is reportedly closing its studios in Winnipeg, Canada, and Belgrade, Serbia, and laying off staff in Barcelona and San Francisco. Around 380 jobs may be at risk as the company restructures and reassigns part of the development team for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that Belgrade will not abandon its path toward the European Union, regardless of external pressure. He affirmed Serbia's commitment to meeting EU criteria and remaining on the EU accession course.
Serbia's former deputy prime minister, Aleksandar Vulin, expressed confidence in continued Russian support for gas supplies and pricing ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Vulin anticipates President Putin's backing for favorable terms on Russian gas.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hinted at resignation as his term nears end. This follows anti-government protests in Belgrade on May 23, where 34,000 people gathered. Clashes with police led to 47 detentions and 17 injured officers.
Plus de 180 000 personnes ont manifesté à Belgrade pour réclamer des élections, dans le cadre d'un mouvement anticorruption né après un accident mortel en novembre 2024. Les organisateurs indépendants estiment le nombre de participants entre 180 000 et 190 000, tandis que la police en dénombre environ 34 300.
Thousands protested in Belgrade demanding early elections and an end to President Vucic's decade-long rule. Clashes with police occurred, resulting in 23 arrests. The protests began after a deadly train station collapse, fueling corruption allegations.
Clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Belgrade have concluded, with 23 demonstrators detained. Protesters threw projectiles at police, who responded with tear gas. The protests, ongoing since November 2024, are linked to a railway station collapse and demand early elections.
Thousands protested in Belgrade, Serbia, demanding an end to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. Clashes broke out between some demonstrators and police, who used tear gas and stun grenades. The movement was sparked by a deadly railway station collapse blamed on corruption.
Protesters gathered in Slavija Square, Belgrade, demanding the government's resignation and chanting slogans against President Aleksandar Vučić. The protests are linked to the tragic Novi Sad incident where 16 people died.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's planned visit to Belgrade has been postponed but is expected to happen soon. The visit comes as Serbia and Ukraine are close to signing a free trade agreement, signaling a significant diplomatic shift. Serbia's neutral stance towards Russia complicates relations, especially with upcoming elections.
European Commissioner Magnus Brunner faces backlash from MEPs over his planned visit to Serbia, with lawmakers warning it could gift a propaganda win to President Vučić. The trip coincides with EU consideration of freezing €1.5 billion in funds over Serbia's controversial judicial reforms and democratic backsliding. Critics include MEPs from multiple political groups who argue the timing is inappropriate given ongoing anti-government protests following a fatal railway station collapse in Novi Sad.
Russian and Serbian officials have reaffirmed their commitment to a Kosovo settlement based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244, focusing on protecting the rights of the Serbian population and opposing further sovereignization of the region.
According to Dmitry Peskov, Moscow is confident that Belgrade will continue to act based on its national interests despite EU pressure
Nenad Popovic also warned that he expects external pressure aimed at severing ties between Moscow and Belgrade
According to the justice minister, Ratko Mladic’s continued detention "would constitute a violation of human rights"
