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Record-low water levels on the Danube caused by extended drought have exposed numerous German WWII warships near Prahovo, Serbia, highlighting safety risks to river traffic and power plants as authorities address aging wrecks and ongoing conservation efforts.
Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vučić says he will step down as president after autumn snap elections and may return as prime minister, a Putin-style move analysts say could preserve his grip on power amid protests and corruption concerns; experts note the timing could help lock in control for his ruling party while navigating political pressures.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced at a rally that he will resign in the coming weeks, paving the way for early parliamentary elections and a transition of leadership ahead of the vote.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced at a pro-government rally that he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections after 12 years in power. The move follows months of student-led protests over governance and a Novi Sad railway disaster in 2024 that killed 16 people. Analysts say his plan is to remain influential, potentially returning as prime minister if the SNS wins, while opponents and protesters demand rapid elections and accountability.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced at a Belgrade rally that he will resign in the coming weeks, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections; his second term would end in 2027, and the move comes amid persistent student-led anti-corruption protests following a deadly Novi Sad railway disaster.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections amid months of antigovernment protests, though he did not specify exact dates.
Madonna revealed that her long‑gestating biopic, planned with Diablo Cody and starring Julia Garner, was scrapped after a budget clash with Universal; she even floated shooting in Serbia to cut costs, but the studio wasn’t onboard. Announced in 2020, the project never moved forward, and attempts to spin it into a Netflix series were hindered by the studio’s ownership of the script.
Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic deepens ties with China, receiving Xi Jinping’s Friendship Medal and taking part in a signing ceremony in Beijing, while domestic protests mount and put pressure on his government.
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.
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.
Thousands gathered in Belgrade to protest the government, demanding resignations and reforms; confrontations with police erupted as authorities moved to disperse the crowd, underscoring growing political tensions in Serbia.
Lawyers for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic request provisional or conditional release from The Hague prison due to serious illness and a high risk of imminent death, seeking treatment in a Serbian-language hospital or hospice; an independent health assessment has been ordered as judges consider the request.
Serbia and Israel announced a joint plan to develop and manufacture combat drones, disclosed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at a Belgrade press conference, signaling a new defense partnership between the two countries.
Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vučić publicly chided Hungary’s PM-elect Péter Magyar after Magyar said Putin is the ‘godfather’ behind regional ties, a remark Vučić dismissed as foolish while defending Serbia’s relations with Hungary. Magyar, who just won a landslide for his Tisza Party that ends Viktor Orbán’s long grip, also raised questions about a staged explosives incident near the TurkStream pipeline. Vučić said the investigation’s findings would be shared and that he would not allow outside manipulation, even as both leaders stressed a desire to maintain good bilateral relations.
International observers urged a violence-free Serbia local election after clashes between police and voters in Crvenka during voting on March 29, 2026, warning that unrest could undermine the process and draw scrutiny over security and democratic legitimacy.