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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.
New evidence from three caves in Serbia’s Morava River basin shows Ice Age humans used mountain caves as short‑term shelters rather than year‑round homes, suggesting mobile groups moved between inland sites and areas near the Adriatic during 25,000–19,000 years ago. Finds—primarily bladelets and bone tools—indicate diverse tool use and adaptation to harsh conditions, with each site serving a different role in a broader pattern of seasonal movement.
Archaeologists studying a roughly 2,800-year-old mass grave at Gomolava, Serbia, uncovered 77 skeletons with an unusually high proportion of women (over 70%) and children (about 69%). The remains show extensive blunt-force trauma to the head, suggesting deliberate, close-contact violence by likely taller attackers (perhaps on horseback). Isotope and DNA analyses indicate the individuals came from varied origins, pointing to a heterogeneous group rather than a single local raid and implying a broader ninth-century power struggle in the Carpathian Basin. Researchers view the burial as a strategic act to disrupt kinship networks and rebalance political forces in prehistoric Europe.
A 1,000-pound WWII-era U.S.-made bomb was safely removed from a construction site in Belgrade, Serbia, near residential and commercial areas, and will be destroyed at a military training ground. The discovery highlights ongoing risks of unexploded ordnance from past conflicts, with similar finds reported in various countries recently.
Serbia has decided to withdraw from the upcoming EU-Western Balkans Summit, signaling a shift in regional diplomatic relations and priorities.
Serbia's prosecutor has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of office and document falsification related to a Kushner-linked real estate project involving the redevelopment of a cultural heritage site in Belgrade, amidst political controversy and opposition.
Serbia's parliament approved a law enabling Jared Kushner's firm to develop a controversial luxury hotel and apartment complex on a symbolic site in Belgrade, despite protests, legal challenges, and opposition criticism, amid efforts to strengthen US relations.
Serbian lawmakers approved a law to facilitate a luxury real estate project financed by Jared Kushner's investment firm, despite public opposition and legal investigations, sparking protests and concerns over heritage and national symbolism.
Serbian lawmakers approved a law to facilitate a controversial real estate project linked to Jared Kushner, despite public opposition and legal investigations, involving the redevelopment of a historic military complex in Belgrade into a luxury development, amid concerns over heritage, corruption, and national symbolism.
Tens of thousands of Serbians gathered in Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of the 2022 train station disaster, which has sparked ongoing protests against government corruption and negligence, with calls for accountability and political change, despite government efforts to suppress dissent.
Tens of thousands of Serbians gathered in Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of a train station collapse a year ago, which sparked widespread protests against government corruption and nepotism, leading to political resignations and a rare apology from President Vučić. The protests, driven by youth-led movements, have influenced political discourse and international perceptions, with ongoing investigations into the disaster and Serbia's EU aspirations.
The article covers various international news, including Serbia's mass protests marking the anniversary of a train station disaster, Moldova's appointment of a pro-EU prime minister, U.S.-Canada trade tensions involving Carney's apology, and China's extension of rare earth export controls to the EU. The main focus is on Serbia's commemorative events and protests.
Months of student-led protests in Serbia, triggered by a train station disaster, are challenging President Vucic's government and raising questions about the country's democratic future.
Serbia held its largest military parade in Belgrade, showcasing a variety of domestically produced and internationally supplied weapons, including tanks, missile systems, and fighter jets, as a display of national strength and sovereignty amid its balancing act between EU integration and foreign arms partnerships.
England delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over Serbia in Belgrade under coach Thomas Tuchel, showcasing attacking flair and squad depth, which has created tough selection decisions for upcoming matches and significantly boosted their World Cup qualification hopes.