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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
Both communities in Kosovo blame politics for the trial of Fatmir Limaj - though from diametrically opposing points of view.
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.
Igor Mandic: Serbs and Croats Belong Together
The unrepentant advocate of Yugoslavia and Socialism says time’s up for the independence projects of the ex-Yugoslav republics - none of whom have made a go of it.
Social Networks Mobilise Army of ‘White’ Voters
Jump in the number of voters registering protest by casting blank or defaced ballots has Serbia’s political class worried.
Belgrade Weighs Up Hopes of City’s New Bosses
Although voters gave the ruling Democrats a convincing mandate to continue running the capital, few expect their everyday lives to get much better as a result.
Dacic as PM Would Take Serbia Backwards
Serbia badly needs a decisive new prime minister with vision, experience and strength – not a cynical old relic of the Milosevic regime.
World Awaits Start of Srebrenica Butcher’s Trial
The trial is about to start in the Hague of perhaps the most infamous character from the Bosnian war – Ratko Mladic, the man charged with the slaughter of thousands of people in Srebrenica.
Why Serbia’s Cultural Guardians Still Fear Europe
The prevalent fear regarding Serbia’s European candidacy - that Europe will ‘swallow’ Serbia’s culture and force it do dance to its tune – is misplaced.
Socialists Flex Muscles in Post-Election Serbia
Once a marginal force in politics, Ivica Dacic's Socialists have doubled their seats in parliament by profiting from the weaknesses of their rivals and playing the nationalist card.
Roma Eviction Sullies Belgrade’s Image
Mass eviction of Roma families from capital’s Belville settlement casts poor light on Serbia’s respect for international laws on human rights.
‘Hidden’ Taxes Hinder Investment in Serbia
Rising charges that businesses have to pay apart from regular tax are making investors in Serbia more cautious when calculating the costs of their operations.
Searching for Buried Truth at RTS
Delays and “missing” documents damage hopes for an official inquiry into NATO attack on state broadcaster.
Coalitions Hold Key to Victory in Serbian Elections
The main opposition Progressive party is likely to win most votes in the general election - but its chances of forming a government remain slim unless it can woo key partners.
Serbia’s Big Parties Sound Identical Note
As the election campaign in Serbia moves into its last days, significant policy differences between the front-running Democrats and Progressives have failed to emerge.
