Serbia

European Anti-Torture Committee report, published on 10th March, notes ‘number of credible and consistent allegations of physical ill-treatment of detained persons by police officers’ and urges Serbia to take action

The country fully supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine but will look after its own interests and not impose sanctions on Russia, Serbian President Vucic said at a press conference on 26 February

80% of urban waste, 2,4 million tonnes out of 2,9 million per year, ends up in unhealthy and illegal landfills, not equipped to prevent the spread of the pollution they generate, with obvious impact on citizens' health

Hundreds of protesters opposing lithium mining blocked roads near a government building where the president was handing out state decorations yesterday, which was a national holiday

The city of Novi Sad hosted the opening ceremony of the state music project "Best of Novi Sad" with the participation of the city's main Vojvodanski Symphony Orchestra, part of the international programme "Novi Sad - European Capital of Culture - 2022"

While EU officials have welcomed the results of Serbia's referendum on constitutional changes, opposition parties have expressed suspicions about fraud - although the fact that several cities voted "No" to the government has given them optimism

Tennis player Djokovic was welcomed home with cheers by its fans notwithstanding the fact he had to leave Australia and risks missing all the Slams if he decides not to vaccinate

The plan to introduce 8.100 cameras in Belgrade and other cities by the Interior Ministry has concerned both civil rights and cybersecurity experts; the move, banned in EU, stirs fears they will be a used to target opposition, activists, journalists

150 Indian migrant workers hired in 2019 to work on mega construction and infrastructure projects in the country are continuing to fight for their wages

Following the large environmental protests, the government has offered to withdraw the contested Expropriation Law and amend the Referendum Law but some groups still call for stronger guarantees that Rio Tinto’s lithium mine won't be granted permission

Thousands of people blocked roads in an anti-government protest against two new laws that environmentalists say will allow foreign companies to exploit local resources, polluting national soil and waters

The Serbian Post Office has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Turkish Post Office in the areas of e-commerce and money transfers, an important opportunity for the country to tap into Turkey's lucrative e-commerce market