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Demonstrators take to the streets and accuse President Aleksandar Vučić of voter fraud
Thousands protest in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić secures parliamentary majority
Ruling SNS party wins majority as defeated opponents allege fraud in Belgrade result
Sunday’s parliamentary and local elections were triggered by mass protests against pro-Russian president
Belgrade has long been a Moscow ally, resisting western pressure on sanctions after Russia’s full-scale invasion
Efforts by the EU and US to stabilise the Balkans and drain influence from Russia have run into one of Europe’s most intractable disputes
Belgrade vows more restrictions on weapons stocks left over after wars in 1990s
Also in today’s newsletter: Germany’s labour minister talks strikes, wages and worries
Western pressure for the two sides to resolve longstanding differences has intensified with the war in Ukraine
Longstanding dispute over authority between Belgrade and Pristina remains acute but threat of immediate escalation falls
Sanctions on Moscow force Belgrade to outline plans to weaken oil and gas ties to traditional ally
Aleksandar Vučić accuses opposite number Albin Kurti of ‘lying’ about Belgrade’s plans to attack its neighbour
Newly re-elected leader defends China missile deal and says he ‘guarantees’ peace in Balkans
President unlikely to change Belgrade’s pro-Russia stance because of political and energy ties
Roads blocked as environmental campaigners seek reassurances ahead of next year’s elections
Protests by ethnic Serbs in Kosovo border town erupt over restrictions on cars with Serbian licence plates
President fears ‘ugly’ plan could hit mainland Europe’s fastest immunisation rollout
Governments face mounting criticism and mass protests over handling of pandemic
Bloc revives mediation between Kosovo and Serbia after US summit was scuppered
President set to return to power with what in effect is no parliamentary opposition
As young entrepreneurs drive Belgrade’s vibrant start-up scene, President Aleksandar Vucic courts China and gains EU attention, plus, calls for structural and political reform, and regional integration closer to home
‘Strongman’ leader praises China aid, while encouraging domestic scepticism on the EU
Serbia’s president sees vindication of Belgrade’s closer links to Russia and China
Belgrade and Pristina clash over anti-smuggling operation in Serb-dominated north
Aleksandar Vucic’s offer of early elections fails to quell calls for his resignation
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