Serbia

As defense ties deepen, Serbia becomes one of Israel's closest allies in Europe

BEHIND THE LINES: Israel and Serbia’s current common interests and historic friendship combine to form an emerging partnership worthy of greater note.

AT A time of deep strains between Israel and several European countries, mainly related to domestic opposition to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the upward trajectory of the Jerusalem-Belgrade connection is of particular note, the writer suggests.
National Assembly in Belgrade hosts the "Partners in a Changing World: Central & Eastern Europe, America, Israel, and the New Middle East.

Israel, Serbia deepen alliance with landmark conference on US, CEE ties and security

Members of the Armenian community in Jaffa perform a pray during a memorial service held to mark the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, at the Armenian Church of Saint Nicholas, in Jaffa, April 24, 2021.

Israel officially recognizes Armenian Genocide after decades of diplomatic friction - analysis

A DRONE picture shows people gathering for a protest, as part of a nationwide anti-government movement triggered by the deadly collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, following Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation announcement, in Kraljevo, Serbia, June 28, 2026

Serbian protesters maintain pressure on president after his claims of stepping down


Serbia has been a beacon of support for Israel since Hamas's attack - opinion

As a people who suffered terribly at the hands of the Nazis and their Croatian Ustasha collaborators during World War II, Serbs feel a strong kinship with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

 A WALK in support of Israel takes place through the center of Belgrade. The banner reads: ‘The people of Israel are in our hearts.’

As nationalism rises in Serbia, a Holocaust education seminar for teachers gets more popular

In recent years, local fascist and neo-Nazi groups in Serbia have become emboldened under President Aleksandar Vučić.

 Borka Marinkovic, far left, talks about her experiences as the daughter of Holocaust survivors with a group of Serbian teachers during an August 2023 TOLI education seminar in Šabac, Serbia.

One police officer killed, another injured in Kosovo 'terrorist action'

Tensions have run high in Kosovo, the former Serbian province, after clashes broke out in May between Serb protesters and authorities.

 People work as Kosovo police and US and EU troops stand by after one police officer was killed, another hurt in Kosovo gunfire, in Josevik, Kosovo September 24, 2023.

Flight from Tel Aviv to London grounded in Serbia after onboard attack

This is the second emergency landing a flight to or from Israel has had to make in recent weeks.

Wizz Air's aircraft is seen on the tarmac at Budapest Airport, May 22, 2014.

After surviving the Holocaust, Serbian city’s Jewish community in danger of dying out

Novi Sad in Northern Serbia was once home to as many as 86 synagogues. Today, only 11 remain standing, most of which have fallen into disuse.

 Scaffolding surrounds the facade of the Novi Sad Synagogue as it undergoes a major renovation.

Are there still pieces of land unclaimed by any country?

Unclaimed pieces of land known as Terra Nullius still exist around the globe.

 Satellite image from the International Space Station (during Expedition 14) of Gornja Siga in 2007.

4th century Roman ship uncovered by Serbian coal miners

The vessel was probably part of a river fleet serving Viminacium, the sprawling and highly-developed Roman city of 45,000 people.

 Archaeologists look at parts of a wooden Roman ship dated to the 3rd century AD, at the ancient city of Viminacium, near Kostolac, Serbia, May 28, 2020.

Barak Bachar making a big splash to start tenure with Red Star Belgrade

He will take one step at a time, slowly but surely, in order to ensure that the magic that he was able to create in Israel will be the same in Serbia.

 JUST TWO months after becoming the coach of Red Star Belgrade, Barak Bachar has remade the club’s roster and started the season to raving reviews.

FM Eli Cohen addresses Iranian attack on Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan

Cohen called on Serbia to condemn and oppose Iranian terrorist arms, as they recently attempted to attack the Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan.

 Foreign Minister Eli Cohen talks during a news conference with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus March 31, 2023

Israeli female artists celebrate diversity in Serbia