Serbia

Country in Southeast and Central Europe

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Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Southeast and Central Europe, located in the Balkans and the Pannonian Plain. It borders Hungary to the north, Romania to the northeast, Bulgaria to the southeast, North Macedonia to the south, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the west, and Montenegro to the southwest. Serbia claims a border with Albania through the disputed territory of Kosovo. Serbia has about 6.6 million inhabitants, excluding Kosovo. Its capital Belgrade is also the largest city.

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Serbian military drill ramps up as relations with Kosovo deteriorate Tensions in the Balkans have been rising since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with decades-old peacekeeping structures under intense pressure. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published 3 hours ago

Serbia police arrest 2 men accused of hitting 2-year-old girl with car and dumping her body Serbian authorities continue to search for the body of the toddler Danka Ilic, who was reported missing last month. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of Yugoslavia Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of NATO bombing of what was then Yugoslavia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Serbia election to be re-run in Belgrade amid opposition fraud claims Serbia's opposition has accused the ruling party of voter fraud in last December's elections. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on March 4, 2024

The plight and hope of Ukrainian and Russian refugees in Serbia Around 150,000 Russians and 16,000 Ukrainians are currently living in the country. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published on February 21, 2024

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Watch: World Cross Country Championship 2024 Watch live BBC coverage of the 2024 World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Uncapped Ewens in Scotland squad for qualifiers Uncapped Sarah Ewens is included in the Scotland squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers away to Serbia and at home to Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Scotland call up uncapped Ewens for Euro qualifiers Uncapped Sarah Ewens is included in the Scotland squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers away to Serbia and at home to Slovakia. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

Scotland draw Serbia, Slovakia & Israel in Euro qualifying Scotland are drawn against Serbia, Slovakia and Israel in qualifying for Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland next summer. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024
Djokovic beaten by De Minaur as Australia progress Novak Djokovic is beaten by Alex de Minaur as Serbia lose to Australia in the United Cup quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2024
Police in Serbia detain nearly 40 people as opposition plans more protests against election results IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2023
Man on the run over £25m Ecclestone raid arrested in Serbia A man wanted over burglaries including a £25m raid on Tamara Ecclestone's mansion has been arrested in Serbia. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023

Revealed: Who England and Scotland will face in their Euro 2024 groups England will face Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in their Euro 2024 group next summer. Sky News - Published on December 2, 2023
England 'ready' for Euros expectation - Southgate England manager Gareth Southgate says his side will be ready for expectation on their shoulders after they were drawn with Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in Group C at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023
Serbia's Medjedovic wins Next Gen ATP title Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic becomes the sixth winner of the Next Gen ATP Finals with victory in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023	Scotland in same group as hosts Germany at Euro 2024 Scotland are drawn in the same group as hosts Germany at Euro 2024 while England are in Group C along with Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023
Sinner stuns Djokovic as Italy reach Davis Cup final Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to help Italy overcome Serbia to join Australia in the Davis Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2023	Djokovic blows 'cheeky' kiss to British fans Watch as Novak Djokovic blows a "cheeky" kiss to British fans after winning the first set against Cameron Norrie during Serbia's victory over Great Britain in the Davis Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023
Djokovic tells British supporters to 'shut up' and 'show some respect' after cup victory Novak Djokovic told GB supporters to "shut up and show some respect" after steering Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2023	Djokovic beats Norrie to book Serbia's last-four spot Watch as Novak Djokovic beats Britain's Cameron Norrie to seal Serbia's place in the Davis Cup semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023
Draper loss means Norrie must beat Djokovic at Davis Cup Cameron Norrie needs a shock win over Novak Djokovic to keep alive Great Britain's hopes of beating Serbia and reaching the Davis Cup semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023	Davis Cup should not stay in Spain - Djokovic Novak Djokovic says the Davis Cup knockout phase "has to travel" as he prepares for Serbia's quarter-final against Britain in Spain. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2023
GB's Evans to miss Davis Cup with calf injury Dan Evans withdraws from Great Britain's Davis Cup team before their quarter-final with Serbia with a calf injury. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023	Kosovo PM accuses Serbian minister of leading 'paramilitary terrorist group' Kosovo's prime minister has claimed a Serbian minister heads a gang he called a "paramilitary terrorist group" in comments which risk increasing tensions in the region. Sky News - Published on October 23, 2023
England U21s hit nine past Serbia Jaden Philogene, Harvey Elliot and Noni Madueke all score twice as England Under 21s thrash Serbia in Euro qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2023	Livramento among five changes to England U21s squad Lee Carsley makes five changes to his England Under-21s squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Ukraine and Serbia. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023
Police officer and three gunmen killed in Kosovo as tensions with Serbia rise One police officer was killed and another wounded in an attack Kosovo's prime minister has blamed on support from Serbia. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2023	Britain to face Serbia in Davis Cup quarter-finals Great Britain will play Novak Djokovic’s Serbia in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup in Malaga in November. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2023
France beat Switzerland in GB's Davis Cup group France beat Switzerland in the opening match of the same Davis Cup Finals group as Great Britain while Chile, Serbia and the Netherlands also win. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2023	Djokovic beats Medvedev to win US Open title Watch highlights as Serbia's Novak Djokovic beats Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in the US Open final to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023
Germany beat Serbia to claim their first World Cup Germany win the Basketball World Cup for the first time by beating Serbia 83-77 in Manila. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023	GB men's eight win gold at Rowing World Championships Watch the moment Great Britain's men's eight defend their title and win gold at the Rowing World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023
Watch: World Rowing Championships Finals: GB's Pritchard in PR1 Men's Single Sculls Follow live coverage of the World Rowing championships finals in Belgrade, Serbia BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023	Watch: World Rowing Championships Finals - GB's Helen Glover & Heidi Long in action Follow live coverage of the World Rowing championships finals in Belgrade, Serbia. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023
Serbian Basketball Player Loses Kidney After Taking Elbow In FIBA World Cup Game Boriša Simanić -- a 25-year-old member of Serbia's national team -- had to have his kidney removed over the weekend ... after the power forward was injured during a play in a FIBA World Cup game last.. TMZ.com - Published on September 5, 2023	Serbia's Simanic has kidney removed Serbia's Borisa Simanic has surgery to remove a kidney after taking a blow at the Basketball World Cup last week. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2023
GB exit Women's EuroBasket with Serbia defeat Great Britain are knocked out of Women's EuroBasket 2023, losing 66-60 to Serbia in their quarter-final qualification match. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2023	GB's Norrie beats Kecmanovic in Queen's opener Watch the moment British number one Cameron Norrie beats Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic to win their first-round match at Queen's. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2023
'A good moment to be a Serbian!' Nuggets' Jokic congratulates Djokovic After helping Denver Nuggets win their first NBA title, Nikola Jokic congratulates fellow Serbian Novak Djokovic on his recent French Open title win. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2023	Novak Djokovic accused of 'promoting Serbian propaganda' at French Open Kosovo's Olympic Committee has urged authorities to open disciplinary proceedings against Novak Djokovic over his controversial message about the country. Sky News - Published on June 1, 2023
At least eight killed in drive-by shooting in Serbia At least eight people have been killed and 13 injured in a drive-by style shooting in Serbia as police hunt for the suspect, state TV reported. Sky News - Published on May 5, 2023	Two children remain in critical condition after Serbian school shooting as country grapples with gun control issue Two children remain in a critical condition in hospital after a shooting at a school in Serbia in which nine people were killed. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2023
Boy kills one and injures five in Belgrade school shooting A security guard has died and at least five students have been injured after a shooting at a school in Serbia. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2023