Spain and France heatwaves mapped as extreme 42C temperatures sweep across Europe Europe is bracing for its fifth heatwave of a record-breaking summer, with the threat of further devastating wildfires The Independent UK · Aug 10
Rangers look to bring £8m Aston Villa and Serbia defender to Ibrox on loan Rangers are weighing up a move to bring Kosta Nedeljkovic, the Aston Villa and Serbia right-back, to Ibrox on a season-long loan. The National (Scotland) · Aug 9
‘Situation in Ukraine difficult’: Zelensky in Moscow ally Serbia as Russian strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the situation in his war-torn country as “difficult” during a visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries to have maintained close ties with Russia throughout Moscow’s ongoing war against Kyiv, now in its fifth year. The Times of India · Aug 9
Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance The talks between Zelenskyy and Vučić come as Russia's war against Ukraine once again intensifies. Despite Serbia’s historical ties to Russia, its bid to join the EU now seems to have taken the lead in considerations. Euronews · Aug 8
Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future IN DEPTH: Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds The Independent UK · Aug 8
Zelensky visits Russian ally Serbia for talks BELGRADE - President Volodymyr Zelensky was making his first official visit to Serbia — a rare European country still closely aligned with Moscow — on Saturday as Ukraine seeks to bolster international support in the face of intensifying Russian strikes. Bangkok Post · Aug 8
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to make first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Serbia, a nation maintaining ties with Russia. President Aleksandar Vucic seeks to balance EU aspirations and historic Russian connections. Serbia refuses to impose sanctions on Russia, citing deep historical ties. Both leaders aim for political gains from this significant diplomatic engagement. This visit highlights… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising at around twice the global average. Euronews · Aug 7
Zelenskyy's Historic Serbia Visit Puts Vučić's Balancing Act With Russia and Ukraine Under Spotlight Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić hosts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, highlighting Serbia's complex neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict amidst shifting geopolitical alliances. International Business Times UK · Aug 7
UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths KYIV (UKRAINE) - United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned both sides for attacks on civilian areas as Ukraine and Russia kept up their artillery war. Bangkok Post · Aug 6
Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river. Euronews · Aug 6
Europe’s Danube, Rhine and Loire are shrinking under heat and drought, disrupting shipping, power generation and tourism Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers are disrupting electricity production, cargo transport and business operations as heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. Nuclear and hydropower plants have cut output, shipping on the Danube and Rhine has slowed, and companies are reporting lower earnings, highlighting the growing economic… The Times of India · Aug 4
More European countries’ FAs withdraw support for Infantino as pressure intensifies The English FA and Serbia’s have followed Wales’s and Finland’s in dropping support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid as Fifa president The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Russian Model's Alleged Killer Arrested at Belgrade Airport Minutes Before Leaving Serbia A Turkish man was arrested at Belgrade Airport amid an investigation into the death of Russian model Lyudmila Turkova, whose body was found in a suitcase in a canal near the city. International Business Times UK · Aug 3
The Independent UK · Aug 1 Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers' resolve in sweltering heat Travelers at a major border crossing between Croatia and Serbia faced hourslong waits on Saturday due to peak summer holiday traffic
Euronews · Jul 30 Low water levels: EU clears old Nazi warships from the Danube Near Prahovo in Serbia, relics of the Second World War emerge when river levels are low. On the riverbed lie numerous wrecks of German warships scuttled by their crews in 1944 as they retreated from the Red Army.
Euronews · Jul 30 How the heatwave is taking a toll on European industry as key waterways run low Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Forensic teams search a suspected mass grave from the Kosovo war Kosovo authorities are excavating part of a village after discovering human remains believed to be from the 1998-1999 Kosovo war
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Milos Kerkez: ‘I’m delighted – Andoni Iraola is the perfect fit for Liverpool’ The full-back tells Andy Hunter about being reunited with his former manager, the shock of Arne Slot’s sacking and being mistaken for a bridegroom
Euronews · Jul 27 How Serbia could further complicate Ukraine's EU accession bid Serbia's stalled EU accession bid risks becoming entangled with Ukraine's, as Western Balkans-friendly states push to maintain geographical balance and equality of treatment.
The Times of India · Jul 10 Passenger nearly pulled out of Ryanair plane after cabin window breaks mid-flight A Serbian tourist was nearly pulled from a Ryanair flight after a cabin window detached mid-air. Fellow passengers bravely pulled the man back inside the aircraft, which was returning to Thessaloniki. Oxygen masks deployed and a strong smell spread through the cabin following the decompression. The incident occurred over North…
Dot Esports · Jul 9 Aurora Gaming partners with Conor McGregor ahead of UFC comeback The Serbian esports organization confirmed the collaboration days before McGregor's scheduled UFC return against Max Holloway on July 11.
Euronews · Jul 8 Eight member states oppose the opening of Serbia’s next EU accession cluster In a major blow to Belgrade’s bid to join the European Union, EU ambassadors who gathered in Brussels on Wednesday failed to find unanimity on Serbia's path toward joining the bloc.
Euronews · Jul 8 Newsletter: Something is rotten in the state of Turkey In today's newsletter: US President Donald Trump revives his annexationist rhetoric of the arctic island of Greenland, ambassadors in Brussels bristle over what to do about Serbia, and a letter about FIFA is making waves in the European Parliament.
Euronews · Jul 6 European Commission renews pressure to open new accession cluster with Serbia Commission pushes EU states to open Serbia's accession Cluster 3 in July, citing reform progress on foreign policy alignment, rule of law and electoral legislation. But the move is set to face opposition from the member states.