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24 May 12 / 12:32:27

Serbian Parties Hold Secret Talks on Government

Serbian parties are holding informal talks on forming a government but the Progressives say that official talks will start after Tomislav Nikolic's inauguration.

Latest News on Politics and Society from Serbia

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24 May 12 / 16:36:16

Staff at Serbia's TV Avala on Strike Again

As the management of Serbian broadcaster TV Avala again refuse to pay wage arrears, the company's employees call on authorities to intervene.

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24 May 12 / 15:41:18

Amnesty International: 2011 Was Turbulent

Amnesty International’s human rights report for 2011 welcomed the arrest of the last two ICTY fugitives, Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic, but warned that many people across the region still wait for justice.

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23 May 12 / 12:51:18

UEFA Chief Reacts to FIFA's Kosovo Decision

UEFA President Michel Platini on Wednesday protested against FIFA's decision to allow the Kosovo team to play friendly matches.

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23 May 12 / 12:51:12

Serbia's Newly-Elected President to Visit Moscow

Tomislav Nikolic is set to travel to Moscow, where he will attend the congress of Russia's ruling party, United Russia, on May 26. 

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22 May 12 / 14:12:51

Democrats to Propose New Serbian Prime Minister

As talks on forming a new government continue between Democrats and Socialists, the choice of prime minister has narrowed down to two candidates of the Democratic Party.

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22 May 12 / 13:23:12

Belgrade Pride Announced

This year’s Belgrade Pride Parade will be a festival of LGBT civic rights under the slogan Love, faith, hope

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22 May 12 / 12:12:57

FIFA Opens Door to Kosovo

Kosovo’s national football team has been handed the right to play official friendly games, FIFA has announced.

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21 May 12 / 19:06:46

Belgrade Liberals Fail to Profit From Fresh Vote

Repeat elections for the city assembly at 16 polling stations on May 20 did not result in any changes in the number of seats.

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21 May 12 / 18:29:44

Nikolic Victory May Change Government Coalition Deal

The election of Tomislav Nikolic as Serbia’s new president may change the coalition dynamics in forming a new government.

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21 May 12 / 16:15:44

Foreign Leaders Cautiously Congratulate Nikolic

Foreign leaders congratulate Serbia’s President-Elect Tomislav Nikolic amid mixed reactions.

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21 May 12 / 12:15:23

OSCE Welcomes Peaceful Elections in Kosovo

OSCE expresses satisfaction with peaceful and orderly voting in Kosovo in the second round of the Serbian presidential elections.

tomislav-nikolic-wins-serbian-presidency
20 May 12 / 21:53:13

Tomislav Nikolic Wins Serbian Presidency

In a surprising twist, Serbia's nationalist Tomislav Nikolic has won the presidential runoff against the leader of the Democrats' Boris Tadic.

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20 May 12 / 20:46:59

Polls Close in Serbia Presidential Elections

All polling stations have closed across Serbia in the second round of presidential elections that appear to have passed without major irregularities.

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19 May 12 / 10:46:41

Serbian Presidential Campaign Draws to Close

With the advent of the pre-election silence the campaign for the second round of presidential elections in Serbia on Sunday has ended.

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18 May 12 / 10:20:55

EU Grants for Refugees’ Start Ups

The EU is giving almost a half million Euros to 93 refugee families in Serbia to help them start and develop their own businesses.

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24 May 12 / 15:07:13

Football Wins Amid Political Row over Kosovo Status

Kosovo’s strategy of entering European football through FIFA-sanctioned friendly matches could create opportunities for talented players and point the way towards solving broader issues of its representation in international sport.

Business

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21 May 12 / 00:39:08

Serbia’s New Govt Faces Deficit Challenge

Promises of hundreds of new jobs made during the election campaign will soon be forgotten as reducing the deficit becomes a certain priority for the new team.

Culture and Lifestyle

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24 May 12 / 15:59:34

Mixer Attempts to Change the Face of Belgrade

The fourth edition of the art festival will bring more than 100 artists from 50 countries to Belgrade’s “Savamala,” with the motive of urban transformation.