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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.
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Belgrade Mayor May be Serbia's New Prime Minister
As Serbian parties begin horsetrading for ministries, one option that has emerged is for Mayor Dragan Djilas to take the Prime Minister's seat.
Serbian Democrats and Socialists Strike Coalition Deal
Democrats and Socialists have agreed to form a coalition in Serbia, both on central and local level. Socialists will support Boris Tadic in the second round of presidential elections.
New Party Tops Polls in South Serbia’s Bujanovac
Nagip Arifi’s Democratic Party, which was only founded last year, topped the poll in the region’s main town of Bujanovac; in Presevo, the mayor’s party swept the board.
OSCE Expresses Cautious Praise for Serbian Elections
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe praises overall conduct of May 6 polls as professional - but says complaints about pressures on the media and a lack of transparency need addressing.
Two Decades Since Expulsion of Vojvodina Croats
Twenty years after the expulsion of ethnic Croats from the village of Hrtkovci in the Serbian province of Vojvodina began, Serbia has still not prosecuted those responsible.
Serbian Presidential Race Enters Second Round
Rival Progressives and Democrats have started the second round of the presidential campaign with both leaders expressing confidence in victory.
Football Hooligan Embarrasses Serbian Socialist Celebration
After the leader of a notorious football fan group with a criminal record attended the election celebrations of Serbia's Socialists, the party leader said security staff would look into the matter.
Serbian Democrats Win Elections in Belgrade
The Democratic Party has won the largest number of votes for the Belgrade council, but still not enough to form the city government on its own.
Foreign Officials Hope Serbia Stays on EU Path
While Serbian parties are warming up for coalition negotiations, the international community greeted the success of the pro-European parties.
Socialists Claim Key to New Serbian Government
Socialists emerge as kingmakers after opposition Progressives take narrow lead over Democrats in general election; Tadic and Nikolic to go through to second round in presidential race.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo Reports Orderly Voting
The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Werner Almhofer, expressed his satisfaction with the peaceful and orderly completion of voting in Kosovo.
Voting Finishes Without Incidents in Serbia
All polling stations have closed across Serbia as scheduled in elections that appear to have passed without major incidents.
Kosovo Serbs Head to Polling Stations
The OSCE's Mission to Kosovo, which facilitates Serbia's parliamentary and presidential elections in Kosovo, says that all 90 polling stations have been opened by 08:15.
Serbs Start Voting For Parliament and President
As Serbs head to the polls to elect a new president, national and provincial parliaments and local assemblies, polls predict a tight race between the ruling Democrats and opposition Progressives.
Pre-Election Silence Ends Serbian Campaign
The pre-election silence lasts until Sunday, when people will vote for a new president as well as for national and provincial parliaments and local assemblies.
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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.
Klecka Outcome Embitters Both Serbs and Albanians
Social Networks Mobilise Army of ‘White’ Voters
Belgrade Weighs Up Hopes of City’s New Bosses
Dacic as PM Would Take Serbia Backwards
World Awaits Start of Srebrenica Butcher’s Trial
Socialists Flex Muscles in Post-Election Serbia
Roma Eviction Sullies Belgrade’s Image
Business
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.
Euro Crisis Sapping Balkan Recovery, EBRD Warns
‘Hidden’ Taxes Hinder Investment in Serbia
Serbia Ducks Probes Into Tycoon Dodgy Takeovers
Fiat Opening Hailed as Boost For Serbia
Culture and Lifestyle
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.
Sarajevo Days Presents Bosnian Culture in Belgrade
Venerable Concert Hall Surmounts Old Age in Style
Serbians Ready to Pay for Perfect Summer Waistline
Igor Mandic: Serbs and Croats Belong Together
