The recent elections triggered unprecedented protests against the government, accused of rigging the vote in its favour; activists and opposition parties marched in Belgrade to demand the release of some 30 students detained during the weekend protests

Media reported 27 women were killed during the year upon of 'domestic violence'; the number is likely underestimated, as cases of death as a result of long-term abuse or injury are not currently classified upon the same definition

Serbia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has rejected an application by Chinese company Zijin Mining to extend its mining waste management permit, which expired on Dec. 31, 2022

The European Union has expressed grave concern about recent actions taken by Serbian authorities, which have resulted in restrictions on the movement of travelers and buses from Kosovo