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Serbian Rock Star Bora Djordjevic Dies at 72: The frontman of veteran rock band Riblja Corba, who has died at 72, wrote some of the most popular songs in the ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/04/serbian-rock-star-bora-djordjevic-dies-at-72/
An estimated several thousand people marched through the centre of the Serbian capital behind a rainbow-coloured banner on Saturday as the Belgrade Pride 2024 ... Show more
‘Biggest Ever’ Belgrade Pride Urges Serbian Authorities to Boost LGBTQ+ Rights | Balkan Insight
‘Biggest Ever’ Belgrade Pride Urges Serbian Authorities to Boost LGBTQ+ Rights | Balkan Insight
After greeting Macron, Serbia's Vučić sets off to meet von der Leyen: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić ...
euronews.com/2024/08/30/after-greeting-macron-in-belgrade-serbias-vucic-sets-off-to-meet-von-der-leyen-in-prague
Quick Glance: Serbia purchases French fighter jets for $3 billion
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced a $3 billion deal to purchase 12 French Rafale fighter jets, shifting the country's reliance away from Russian arms.
- This agreement was revealed during a visit from President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at drawing Serbia closer to the European Union.
- Macron called the deal historic, highlighting the need for a strong, democratic Serbia in the EU, while concerns about technology transfer to Russia were raised.
- Vucic dismissed these concerns, emphasizing the purchase's significance for modernizing Serbia's air force, which currently relies on Soviet-made MiG-29s.
Experts say climate change has fueled an explosion of green algae in Belgrade's Sava River
Players need to play for national team despite packed calendar, says Spain coach: Players need to be involved with their national sides despite a crammed ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/players-need-play-national-team-despite-packed-calendar-says-spain-coach-2024-09-07/
Kosovo closed two crossing points with Serbia in Bernjak and Merdare last night after groups of Serbs blocked approach roads to the border inside Serbian ... Show more
Kosovo Serbs Protest Closure of Serbia-Run 'Parallel Institutions' | Balkan Insight
Kosovo Serbs Protest Closure of Serbia-Run 'Parallel Institutions' | Balkan Insight
Kosovo closes two of four border crossings with Serbia after protests: Kosovo’s Interior Ministry blamed the closures on ‘masked extremists’ blocking traffic ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/7/kosovo-closes-two-of-four-border-crossings-with-serbia-after-protests
Macron Clinches €2.7 Billion Warplane Deal to Help Anchor Serbia to Europe: France agreed to sell fighter planes to Serbia in a €2.7 billion ($3 billion) deal as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-29/macron-clinches-2-7-billion-warplane-deal-to-help-anchor-serbia-to-europe
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Putin to meet with Serbia’s deputy PM: BELGRADE: Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin was set to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia on Wednesday ...
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Macron finally admits he gave Telegram chief French citizenship: French president’s team had initially said the foreign affairs ministry had given Russian-born ...
politico.eu/article/macron-finally-admits-he-gave-telegram-chief-pavel-durov-french-citizenship/
Quick Glance: Durov's Arrest: A Power Struggle Between States and Firms
- Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, was arrested in France for alleged complicity in illegal activities.
- Experts regard Telegram as a safe haven for extremist content and calls for violence.
- Durov's arrest may have significant implications for social media regulation and the power dynamics between states and private companies.
- The UK government could seize the opportunity to revise online safety laws and enhance tech firms' accountability for illegal content.
Serbia Signs Deal to Buy French Fighter Jets as Macron Visits Belgrade: Serbian and French presidents Aleksandar Vucic and Emmanuel Macron oversaw the signing of ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/08/29/serbia-signs-deal-to-buy-french-fighter-jets-as-macron-visits-belgrade/
Serbian President Turns Down Putin’s BRICS Summit Invite: Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic said he would not be able to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/09/05/serbian-president-turns-down-putins-brics-summit-invite-a86279
Macron goes to Serbia: Why is it important and what’s at stake?
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/28/emmanuel-macrons-visit-to-serbia-why-is-it-important-and-whats-at-stake
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić notoriously maintains close relationships with Moscow and Beijing.
He's also on stellar terms with France's Emmanuel Macron ... Show more
From Paris with love: Serbia’s east-west balancing act pays off – POLITICO
From Paris with love: Serbia’s east-west balancing act pays off – POLITICO
Serbian Arms Sales to Israel Top 23 Million Euros in 2024: With 7.3 million euros’ worth of exports in July, the value of arms and ammunition sold by Serbia to ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/02/serbian-arms-sales-to-israel-top-23-million-euros-in-2024/
Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Netanyahu on Gaza Ceasefire Efforts
- President Joe Biden stated that Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The U.S. is close to presenting a final proposal for the release of Israeli captives held in Gaza.
- Biden's criticism of Netanyahu marks a departure from the previous official stance of his aides.
- Despite U.S. efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, the situation in Gaza remains tense as Israel continues its bombardment.
Serbia experienced its hottest summer on record. The heat, coupled with drought, strained the region's fragile power grid, reduced key water reserves ... Show more
Wine wins, crops lose, as farmers grapple with record Balkans heat | Reuters
Wine wins, crops lose, as farmers grapple with record Balkans heat | Reuters
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'Equal And Loud': Pride Marchers In Belgrade Press Demands For Rights: Thousands of LGBT supporters turned out on September 7 for a Pride march in Belgrade ...
rferl.org/a/serbia-pride-march-belgrade-lgbt/33110855.html
Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić denies close links to Vladimir Putin: Vučić acknowledged that Serbia had resisted falling in line with the rest of Europe in ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/01/vucic-denies-close-links-to-putin-and-says-his-country-is-on-the-path-to-the-eu
Serbia unlikely to join EU before end of decade, says President Vucic: Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday his country was unlikely to enter the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/serbia-unlikely-join-eu-before-end-decade-says-president-vucic-2024-08-31/
Russia Ukraine war live: Kyiv loses first F-16 donated by Western allies as star Ukrainian pilot killed
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-f16-crash-kursk-incursion-putin-news-b2604240.html
Quick Glance: F-16 Crash in Ukraine Claims Pilot's Life
- A US-made F-16 fighter jet from Ukraine crashed during a Russian air assault, resulting in the pilot's death.
- This incident marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 since their arrival in late July, with at least six aircraft delivered.
- The pilot, Oleksiy Mes, known for downing three cruise missiles and a drone while defending against the attack, was identified as the casualty.
- An investigation into the crash has commenced, with preliminary reports indicating it was not due to Russian fire.
Macron travels to Serbia: What makes this trip so important: Macron's visit to Belgrade comes less than five months after his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/28/emmanuel-macrons-besuch-in-serbien-was-diese-reise-so-wichtig-macht
France, Serbia sign €2.7 billion Rafale fighter jet deal during Macron visit
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State visit: Macron also wants to sell Rafale fighter jets in Serbia: Macron faces a difficult mission during his visit to Serbia. Because he has to swear the ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/staatsbesuch-macron-will-in-serbien-auch-rafale-kampfjets-verkaufen/100064302.html
France's Macron hopes to clinch sale of 12 Rafale fighter jets to Serbia this week
reuters.com/world/europe/frances-macron-hopes-clinch-sale-12-rafale-fighter-jets-serbia-this-week-2024-08-28/
For Serbia’s Govt, Law to ‘Protect Constitutional Order’ is an Anti-Protest Weapon
balkaninsight.com/2024/08/27/for-serbias-govt-law-to-protect-constitutional-order-is-an-anti-protest-weapon/
Silas' farewell from VfB Stuttgart: Please let's stay friends: VfB Stuttgart is parting ways with Silas - | at least for the time being - | The farewell ...
swr.de/sport/fussball/vfb-stuttgart/abschied-silas-verlaeest-vfb-meinung-100.html
Quick Glance: Silas Joins Red Star Belgrade on Loan
- The 25-year-old forward Silas transfers to Red Star Belgrade until the end of the season.
- He played 132 competitive matches for VfB, scoring 35 goals in five years.
- Board member Fabian Wohlgemuth highlighted the thorough discussions regarding the transfer.
- The loan decision was seen as a sensible solution given the current competition for playing time.
Serbia: Belgrade fights protest against lithium mine: After the violent protests in the summer, the Serbian government is becoming increasingly nervous ...
nzz.ch/international/serbien-belgrad-bekaempft-den-protest-gegen-lithium-bergwerk-ld.1846817
A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce
npr.org/2024/08/23/nx-s1-5081517/rio-tinto-lithium-serbia-europe-ev-vehicles-battery-supply-chain
How one of Serbia's biggest investors puts EU economic goals at risk
euronews.com/business/2024/08/29/how-one-of-serbias-biggest-investors-could-put-eu-economic-goals-at-risk
Silenced by Scarcity: How Poverty Excludes Serbian Women from Civil Society: Serbia is seeing a growing trend of poverty that disproportionately affects women ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/08/21/silenced-by-scarcity-how-poverty-excludes-serbian-women-from-civil-society/
Macron's visit to Belgrade: Serbia's accession to the EU is not the top issue
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/macron-besuch-in-belgrad-nicht-der-eu-beitritt-serbiens-ist-das-topthema-li.2249489
Putin to discuss gas supply contract with Serbian deputy PM: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he intended to discuss a gas supply contract with Serbia ...
euractiv.com/section/energy/news/putin-to-discuss-gas-supply-contract-with-serbian-deputy-pm/
Macron’s Visit to Serbia: Business, Bromance or Transactional Politics?: For Macron, it was a chance to demonstrate French leadership in Europe; for Vucic ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/03/macrons-visit-to-serbia-business-bromance-or-transactional-politics/
Serbia Denies It Will Provide MiG-29s to Ukraine as Part of Deal for French Fighters
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t.me Aug 30
Von Der Leyen: Europe Must 'Rethink Foundations' Of Security, Protect Itself, Boost Ukraine Defense
rferl.org/a/eu-defense-ukraine-leyen-globsec/33099840.html
Quick Glance: Von Der Leyen Calls for European Security Reform
- Ursula von der Leyen urged on August 30 in Prague for a stronger European commitment to security and a reevaluation of defense architecture following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- She emphasized the need for a systemic overhaul of European defense and the appointment of a full-fledged defense commissioner for the EU.
- Von der Leyen dismissed critics calling for an immediate end to arms supplies to Ukraine, clarifying that peace cannot equate to capitulation.
- She highlighted that Europe's defense is primarily a European duty and noted that the EU's collective defense spending has risen from just over 200 billion to nearly 300 billion euros.
How the Balkans region grappled with the hottest summer in more than a century: Balkan countries are reporting that the summer of 2024 was the hottest since the ...
apnews.com/article/balkans-heat-hottest-summer-drought-89cbc38593e415077f2ac4f9398fc667
Reset Required: Bring VAR to the Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue: The dialogue on the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia appears to be moving towards a ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/04/reset-required-bring-var-to-the-kosovo-serbia-dialogue/
Croatian Pop Star Grilled by Police at Serbian Border Over Her Politics: After singer Severina Vuckovic said she faced a long interrogation on the Serbian border ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/08/26/croatian-pop-star-grilled-by-police-at-serbian-border-over-her-politics/
Week in Review: Business, Bromance and Hard Discoveries: There was bromance in the air as French President Emanuel Macron paid a visit to Serbia ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/06/week-in-review-business-bromance-and-hard-discoveries/
Extradition to Belarus: Activist Gnjot fears torture: The Belarusian journalist and activist Andrej Gnjot was arrested in Serbia for tax evasion - | but human ...
de.euronews.com/2024/08/26/aktivist-in-serbien-bei-auslieferung-nach-belarus-droht-ihm-folter
House fire in northern Serbia kills 6, including 4 children
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/23/6-people-dead-including-4-children-after-house-fire-in-northern-serbia
Serbia Urged to Stop Holding Activists at Borders: After human rights activist Sofija Todorovic was held up for hours at Belgrade airport at the weekend ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/02/serbia-urged-to-stop-illegally-detain-activists-on-borders/
Thousands rally in Serbia accusing populist government of cracking down on anti-lithium activists
apnews.com/article/serbia-protest-pressure-activists-lithium-4473cabea150daf875a0f1b19a219e7d
Belarus filmmaker pleads with Serbia not to send him back: Andrei Gnyot says he faces "inevitable torture and inevitable death" if he is sent back.
bbc.com/news/articles/c3rd1l7pdyyo
Three killed in shooting in school in Bosnia: Three employees were shot dead Wednesday at a high school in northwest Bosnia by a co-worker who then tried to kill ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/08/21/three-killed-in-shooting-in-school-in-western-bosnia
ekathimerini.com Aug 30
Wine wins, crops lose, as farmers grapple with record Balkans heat: Rastislav Pucovski held a fistful of soy beans shriveled to the size of peppercorns on his ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1247362/wine-wins-crops-lose-as-farmers-grapple-with-record-balkans-heat/
t.me Aug 27
Belarusian Activist Awaits Serbian Verdict On His Extradition, 'Torture,' And 'Death'
rferl.org/a/belarusian-activist-andrey-hnyot-extradition-serbia/33094610.html
In Serbia, Shadow of a Mass Shooting Hangs over Trial of Another: In May 2023, two mass shootings in two days left 22 people dead and caused widespread shock and ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/08/20/in-serbia-shadow-of-a-mass-shooting-hangs-over-trial-of-another/
Accused Gunman Says “No Justification” For Mass Murder that Shook Serbia: Uros Blazic on Wednesday pleaded guilty to multiple charges including aggravated murder ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/08/21/accused-gunman-says-no-justification-for-mass-murder-that-shook-serbia/
House fire in northern Serbia kills 6: A house fire in a northern Serbian city early Friday killed six people, including four children, police said ...
apnews.com/article/fire-serbia-novi-sad-02f5b921d991fded9824fefaebde5d20
The EU’s reliance on Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić to supply lithium for its green transition has also encouraged his autocratic tendencies, critics say ... Show more
Serbia’s leader wins the West with promises of ‘white gold’ — but loses the people – POLITICO
Serbia’s leader wins the West with promises of ‘white gold’ — but loses the people – POLITICO
Brighton grandfather jailed in Serbia on ‘flimsy’ evidence: Sadik Duraku, 54, was arrested on 17 April while travelling to visit relatives in Kosovo.
bbc.com/news/articles/cj08m5dm2gpo
High Profile Defendants Charged Over Gangland-Style Murders in Greece: Serbia has pressed charges against 19 people, including Darko Saric and Veljko Belivuk ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/08/22/high-profile-defendants-charged-over-gangland-style-murders-in-greece/
Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Serbia vs. Spain From Anywhere: The newly crowned European champions head to Belgrade.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-uefa-nations-league-soccer-livestream-serbia-vs-spain-from-anywhere/
Serbia's big lithium confusion: "Thank you, Mr Scholz": There is a big dispute in Serbia about lithium from the Jadar Valley. Thousands are protesting in ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/serbiens-grosse-lithium-verwirrung-danke-herr-scholz-19965582.html
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Rio Tinto CEO in Serbia seeks to reassure over lithium mine - Latest News: Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto's chief executive sought to reassure ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/rio-tinto-ceo-in-serbia-seeks-to-reassure-over-lithium-mine-200333
Tennishead Sep 04
Novak Djokovic confirms next event after shock US Open defeat: Novak Djokovic suffered his worst Grand Slam performance in seven years at the US Open ...
tennishead.net/novak-djokovic-confirms-next-event-after-shock-us-open-defeat/
EX-YU Aviation News Sep 07
Mostar issues public call for airline to open base at airport: Mostar seeking carrier to station an aircraft at the airport.
exyuaviation.com/2024/09/mostar-issues-public-call-for-airline.html
People Picturing War: Teens’ Film Shows Laughter, Disbelief in Bombed Belgrade: In the third of BIRN’s series about ordinary people who documented war in their ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/05/people-picturing-war-teens-film-shows-laughter-disbelief-in-bombed-belgrade/
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Serbian Arms Sales to Israel Top 23 Million Euros in 2024: With 7.3 million euros’ worth of exports in July, the value of arms and ammunition sold by Serbia to ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/02/serbian-arms-sales-to-israel-top-23-million-euros-in-2024/
TenTen replaces French bistro Le Petit Bois in Alcester Road and the menu will include a mix of English breakfasts, classic brunch dishes, Persian favourites ... Show more
New 'unique' brunch café to open in Moseley as owner says 'I love experimenting' - Birmingham Live
New 'unique' brunch café to open in Moseley as owner says 'I love experimenting' - Birmingham Live
Serious Eats Sep 06
This Hearty 30-Minute Salad Is My Favorite Easy Dinner for Fall: This staple bistro salad of Lyon features bitter greens tossed in a warm vinaigrette and topped ...
seriouseats.com/french-bistro-salad-recipe-8707601
EX-YU Aviation News Sep 06
Flydubai leads Gulf battle against Qatar and Wizz in Belgrade: Belgrade sees a record of over 180.000 passengers on Gulf flights during H1 handled by Flydubai ...
exyuaviation.com/2024/09/flydubai-leads-gulf-battle-against.html
EX-YU Aviation News Sep 01
TRIP REPORT: Emirates/Flydubai, Singapore-Belgrade via Dubai: The experience onboard Emirates' A380 and Flydubai's B737 MAX 8 from Singapore to Belgrade ...
exyuaviation.com/2024/08/trip-report-emiratesflydubai-singapore.html
One Mile at a Time Sep 04
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points With A Mystery Bonus: Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a bonus on purchased Aeroplan points. Is this an offer you should consider ...
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Former federal public servant pleads guilty to awarding 72 sole-source contracts to his own company
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-former-federal-public-servant-pleads-guilty-to-awarding-72-sole-source/
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Air Serbia expands online check-in: Air Serbia adds online check-in at fifteen additional destinations.
exyuaviation.com/2024/09/air-serbia-expands-online-check-in.html
EX-YU Aviation News Sep 03
Air Serbia registers busiest month on record: Air Serbia carries over half a million passengers in August.
exyuaviation.com/2024/09/air-serbia-registers-busiest-month-on.html
50 New Routes Starting In September 2024: A selection of new routes starting in September, including Europe-Asia additions by Air Serbia, Condor and T'Way.
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/50-new-routes-starting-september-2024
#Millwall give update on Mihailo Ivanovic ahead of Serbia Nations League double-header Millwall give update on record buy ahead of Serbia games – Southwark News
EX-YU Aviation News Aug 31
Trending in August: Review the most popular articles, trip reports and photos in August.
exyuaviation.com/2023/09/trending-in-august.html
Quick Glance: August in Pictures
- Spain players celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup, following their finals win over England, in Sydney, Australia, on August 20.
- People gather near the grave of Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin at the Porokhovskoye cemetery in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on August 30.
- Derby and Teddy compete at the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 5.
- A full moon known as the "Blue Moon" rises behind the Temple of Poseidon, in Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, on August 30.
EX-YU Aviation News Sep 02
Air Serbia eyes fleet-wide cabin retrofit and onboard improvements: New cabins, enhanced onboard service, and a revamped frequent flyer program coming at Air ...
exyuaviation.com/2024/08/air-serbia-eyes-fleet-wide-cabin.html
Week in Review: Trading Goods, Trading Visits: Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories from last week includes French fighter-jet diplomacy in Serbia ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/09/02/week-in-review-trading-goods-trading-visits/
More and more restaurants in rural areas are closing. Then there is a lack of meeting places. The Lindenhof in Pätz, Brandenburg, is also facing closure ... Show more
Restaurants dying out in the countryside: Leave the pub in the village - | taz.de
Restaurants dying out in the countryside: Leave the pub in the village - | taz.de
LIVE: French President Macron and Serbian President Vucic on Future of Artificial Intelligence
French President Emmanuel Macron and Serbian counterpart ... Show more
sgf1903.de Aug 30
Nemanja Motika is coming to Fürth on loan with an option to buy! Hello, Nemanja! ☘️👋 Kleeblatt loans Motika | SpVgg Greuther Fürth #Kleeblatt #DeadlineDay
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