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Serbia's EU Hopes Tested by Mladić Funeral in Belgrade
politics1 month ago

Serbia's EU Hopes Tested by Mladić Funeral in Belgrade

Serbia's bid to join the EU is dented by Ratko Mladić's funeral in Belgrade, where military honors and a church service underscored nationalist sentiment and drew sharp Brussels condemnation for glorifying a war criminal, complicating ongoing accession talks as Belgrade faces concerns over democracy, press freedom, and Russia policy; EU lawmakers have pressed to freeze pre-accession funds amid spyware allegations, highlighting a widening gap between Serbia's EU ambitions and its domestic politics.

via politico.eu|
#belgrade#eu#mladic
Belgrade holds non-state Mladić memorial as EU warns against glorification
world1 month ago

Belgrade holds non-state Mladić memorial as EU warns against glorification

Serbia staged a non-state memorial for Ratko Mladić in Belgrade after his death in The Hague, with his body flown home and burial planned without state or military honours, as Brussels and other EU bodies condemn the glorification of a convicted war criminal; the event drew international warnings and led to sanctions on football clubs for chanting in his support.

via Euronews.com|
#belgrade#eu#mladic
Belgrade hosts Zelenskyy as Serbia balances EU bid with Moscow ties
world2 months ago

Belgrade hosts Zelenskyy as Serbia balances EU bid with Moscow ties

Serbia’s Vučić welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Belgrade with a pomp-filled visit designed to signal EU alignment while preserving Moscow ties, as Belgrade pledges a soon-to-be free-trade deal with Ukraine and reiterates it will not impose tougher Russia sanctions. Zelenskyy urged more weapon supplies and faster licensing, noting existing agreements mainly with the U.S. but stressing that current arms and air-defense provisions are still insufficient as Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine, highlighting Serbia’s delicate balancing act between Brussels’ demands and Moscow influence.

via Euronews.com|
#belgrade#eu#russia
Rodriguez vows comeback after Belgrade KO setback
sports2 months ago

Rodriguez vows comeback after Belgrade KO setback

Daniel Rodriguez’s UFC Belgrade appearance ended in a first‑round knockout by Uros Medic just 30 seconds in, marking his return to action after an eight‑month prison stint in Mexico and over a year away from the UFC. The 39‑year‑old fighter said he was out of shape on comeback night but plans to improve his conditioning and come back stronger, as his UFC record moved to 10‑5 with another KO loss.

via MMA Fighting|
#belgrade#daniel-rodriguez#knockout
Belgrade Blitz: Medic Sparks UFC Belgrade with a 30-Second KO
sports2 months ago

Belgrade Blitz: Medic Sparks UFC Belgrade with a 30-Second KO

UFC Belgrade opened with a wild run of finishes, led by Uros Medic’s 30-second KO of Daniel Rodriguez in his Serbia home debut. The night also saw Navajo Stirling knock out Jan Blachowicz to press his claim in light heavyweight, Tofiq Musayev rebound with a second-round KO of Ludovit Klein to crack the Top 15, and Michael Oliveira debut with a stoppage of Oban Elliott, followed by quick finishes from Valentin, Urbina, Gugnon, Grad, Rebecki, Milosevic, Leka and Luciano. Medic’s rapid KO run has him eyeing a notable test in the top 10, while the rest of the results underscored how open the light heavyweight and welterweight divisions are heading forward.

via MMA Mania|
#belgrade#knockouts#medic
Medic Delivers 30-Second KO as Stirling Stuns Blachowicz in UFC Belgrade
ufc-results2 months ago

Medic Delivers 30-Second KO as Stirling Stuns Blachowicz in UFC Belgrade

UFC Belgrade produced two rapid-fire knockouts: Serbia’s Uros Medic blitzed Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds to earn a $100,000 bonus and inch closer to the welterweight Top 10, while Navajo Stirling stepped in on short notice to stop former light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz in the first round, signaling a quick rise for the New Zealand-based contender as Blachowicz drops to 0-3-2 in his last five fights.

via MMA Mania|
#belgrade#daniel-rodriguez#navajo-stirling
UFC Belgrade Fight Night 283: Live Updates Kick Off With Early Wins
sports2 months ago

UFC Belgrade Fight Night 283: Live Updates Kick Off With Early Wins

MMA Junkie is delivering live coverage and official results from UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade, led by the Medic vs. Rodriguez main card, with early prelim results including Mateusz Rebecki’s knockout of Kyle Prepolec, Nina Milosevic’s stoppage of Hailey Cowan, Jovan Leka’s KO of Alexander Poppeck, and Stephanie Luciano’s submission over Marina Spasic, as round‑by‑round updates roll in for the entire card.

via MMA Junkie|
#belgrade#live-updates#mma
Belgrade anti-government rally ends in street clashes
world4 months ago

Belgrade anti-government rally ends in street clashes

Thousands gathered in Belgrade for a large anti-government protest led by university students calling for early elections and the rule of law. The rally began peacefully but clashes erupted between demonstrators and riot police as flares, rocks and bottles were hurled and officers used pepper spray to disperse them; authorities blocked routes and trains were canceled to deter travel. The demonstrations underscore ongoing dissent against President Aleksandar Vucic and concerns about democratic backsliding and governance in Serbia.

via CBS News|
#anti-government#belgrade#protests
Student-led mass rally in Belgrade pushes Serbia toward early elections
world4 months ago

Student-led mass rally in Belgrade pushes Serbia toward early elections

Thousands of student-led protesters filled Belgrade to demand early elections and a transparent probe into the Novi Sad rail disaster of 2024 as anti-government demonstrations broaden, with President Aleksandar Vucic signaling elections could occur between September and November; clashes with police erupted, trains were canceled, and protesters vow to push for change amid Serbia's EU bid.

via Al Jazeera|
#belgrade#elections#protests