Serbia

Vucic: Serbia helped supply Israel with arms after Oct. 7, despite European criticism – exclusive

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS | In a wide-ranging interview with The Jerusalem Post, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, talked about hostage Alon Ohel, antisemitism, and Serbian-Israeli relations.

 ‘WE WILL always... like the Jewish people and Israel.’ Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has developed strong relations between Serbia and Israel under his presidency. Here, he attends a rally in the southern city of Nis last month.
 Serbia is preparing to take center stage on the global platform by hosting the highly anticipated Expo 2027 in its capital, Belgrade

Serbia’s Pres. Vucic: EXPO 2027 will be ‘game-changer’ for Serbia and region

 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke exclusively to The Jerusalem Post last week at the Presidential Palace, Belgrade. Here, Vucic is pictured in February at a joint news conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest.

Serbia’s Pres. Vucic to 'Post': I asked my Arab friends to save hostage Alon Ohel - exclusive

President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, and Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, Zvika Klein.

Dodik to ‘Post’: Muslim radicals fuel fear in Bosnia; Interpol now seeks his arrest - exclusive


Bosnia court issues international arrest warrant for Serb leader Milorad Dodik

Defying an internal arrest warrant, he crossed into neighboring Serbia earlier this week then traveled to Israel for an antisemitism conference in Jerusalem on Thursday.

 PRESIDENT OF Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik looks on as Bosnian Serbs protest against the UN resolution on the genocide in Srebrenica in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in April.

Israel vs abroad: How do oppositions act against perceived undemocratic laws?- comment

With protests starting to lose momentum, people are starting to question whether opposition parties are doing enough themselves.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

Serbia’s massive protests: The risks and opportunities for Vucic - opinion

Vucic himself could emerge from the ongoing protests in a stronger position domestically if he only heeds the EU’s recommendations.

 SERBIANS DEMONSTRATE as part of a national movement for change, earlier this month. The protests represent the most significant challenge to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s authority during his 13 years in power, the writer notes.

Smoke grenades tossed in Serbian parliament, lawmaker suffers stroke

A live TV broadcast showed black and pink smoke billowing inside the parliament, which has seen brawls before.

 Serbian opposition lawmakers let off smoke grenades inside Serbian parliament, in Belgrade, Serbia March 4, 2025, in this screengrab taken from a video.

Ancient Pirot church houses unique White Angel, with gouged out eyes

Only three White Angel frescoes remain in Serbia, including in this small church.

 White Angel or Myrrhbearers on Christ's Grave, Mileseva monastery circa 1230 CE.

Why Serbian gaming giant Meridianbet is betting big on Israeli innovation - opinion

'We are actively seeking Israeli partners, from AI startups revolutionizing user personalization, to fintech firms optimizing seamless, secure transactions.'

 Colombia imposes first-ever online betting tax amid conflict crisis. Illustrative photo.

Participants across Serbia brave icy waters in the traditional Holy Cross swim

Fourteen-year-old Nemanja Milošević swam for the fifth time and plans to continue swimming in coming years.

 The Serbian Orthodox Church, SPC, traditionally marks Epiphany with competitions to retrieve the Holy Cross from Danube river in Zemun.

Beware of symbols used by Hamas - comment

Though the Serbian Ballet's performance move may not have been related to the Israel-Hamas War, their red-painted hands spoke volumes.

 Aziz Salha with bloody hands during lynching in Ramallah in 2000.

Amnesty: Serbia used Israeli spyware to hack phones of activists, journalists

In two cases, software provided by Israeli surveillance company Cellebrite DI Ltd CLBT.O was used to unlock phones prior to infection, the report said.

 System hacking warning message appears on laptop.

Israel must not engage with those who endanger Jews - opinion

Despite Serbia's support for Israel, officials who legitimize Hitler – like Serbian Deputy PM Vulin – should be shunned by Israel, even if they represent friendly nations.

St. Sava cathedral in Belgrade, Karadjordje Petrovic statue

Grapevine: Nov. 17, 2024: An early start

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 WEARING T-SHIRTS featuring the portrait of hostage Alon Ohel are, from left, Thelma Rosen, Avivit Bar-Ilan, and Ahi Rosen.