Aleksandar Vučić

Serbia Opens Israeli Combat Drone Factory

“Our plans are huge,” Vučić said after opening the Elbit-majority drone plant, predicting at least three more factories across Serbia with Israeli partners.

Serbia's President Vucic dissolves parliament, calls snap elections

Thousands Attend Mladić Funeral Amid EU Condemnation

Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity, died in prison at 84 and was given a state-supported funeral in Belgrade that drew thousands and lavish military honors, despite ongoing international condemnation. The event exposed a stark divide between many Serbs who revere him and European Union officials who criticized the glorification of a war criminal amid Serbia’s EU accession process.

Serbia plans October snap elections

Serbia's President Vučić announced snap parliamentary elections for October 18 or 25, 2026, accelerated amid months of anti-government protests and the Novi Sad tragedy. Analysts and opposition weigh whether Vučić will resign to trigger presidential elections or stay to potentially return as prime minister if the SNS wins, as the country navigates EU alignment and complex ties with Russia and China.