Ethnic tribalism and the poison of religion with its magical fairy tales are the weak links where malevolent actors like Russia can manipulate and damage democracy – even in a modern European context like Serbia.
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Serbian Opposition Boycotts Parliament and Demands Snap Election
Serbian opposition boycotts parliamentary sessions in protest against what they see as the increasingly authoritarian rule of President Aleksandar Vucic.
Serbia Rejects Freedom House Rating of Only ‘Partly Free’
Serbia’s prime minister on Wednesday rejected an independent freedom watchdog’s report that downgraded the Balkan country from “free” to “partly free.”
Through Snowy Streets, Thousands March For Serbian Democracy
Thousands have marched through snow-covered streets in Serbia’s capital to protest the populist government of President Aleksandar Vucic for an eighth week.
Serbia Leader Announces Arrest of Mayor Over Attack on Journalist
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced the arrest of the mayor of a Belgrade suburb on Friday in connection with an attack on a journalist.
Thousands March in Belgrade in Anti-Government Protest
Thousands march in Belgrade in anti government protests to mark the anniversary of the unresolved assassination of Kosovo Serb leader.
Protests Against Serbian Leader Reach Sixth Week
Thousands turned out on Saturday in Belgrade for the sixth week of street protests against populist Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.
Thousands Protest Serbian President’s Autocratic Rule
An opposition alliance called a protest after assailants recently beat up, seriously injured a leftist party leader and associates in southern Serbian city.
Milosevic musical staged in Kosovo explores dictator’s legacy
The “Slobodan Show” premieres Tuesday in Gracanica, a Serb enclave in Kosovo exploring his personality cult
Kosovo Serbs to stage strongman Milosevic musical
A Serbian theatre group in Kosovo is set to stage a musical about the life of Serbia’s