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A 1,000-pound WWII-era U.S.-made bomb was safely removed from a construction site in Belgrade, Serbia, near residential and commercial areas, and will be destroyed at a military training ground. The discovery highlights ongoing risks of unexploded ordnance from past conflicts, with similar finds reported in various countries recently.
Serbia's parliament approved a law enabling Jared Kushner's firm to develop a controversial luxury hotel and apartment complex on a symbolic site in Belgrade, despite protests, legal challenges, and opposition criticism, amid efforts to strengthen US relations.
Serbia held its largest military parade in Belgrade, showcasing a variety of domestically produced and internationally supplied weapons, including tanks, missile systems, and fighter jets, as a display of national strength and sovereignty amid its balancing act between EU integration and foreign arms partnerships.
Tens of thousands of protesters in Serbia, including students and opposition groups, marched in Belgrade and other towns demanding snap elections, blaming government corruption for a railway station collapse that killed 16 people, and calling for political change to oust President Vucic and his party.
Serbia's police used teargas and crowd control vehicles to disperse anti-government protesters in Belgrade and other towns, marking a significant escalation in ongoing protests sparked by a railway station disaster and allegations of corruption, with tensions rising and injuries reported.
Serbian police clashed with anti-government protesters in Belgrade, highlighting ongoing political unrest in the country.
Tens of thousands of Serbian students and protesters gathered in Belgrade demanding snap elections and an end to President Vucic's 12-year rule, amid accusations of corruption and media suppression, with Vucic blaming foreign powers for the unrest.
Russian TV chef Alexei Zimin, known for his criticism of President Putin and his London restaurant Zima, was found dead in a Belgrade hotel. Serbian authorities reported no suspicious circumstances, with an autopsy and toxicology report pending. Zimin, who had been exiled in the UK, was in Serbia to promote his book 'Anglomania.' His death has left colleagues and friends in shock, as he was last seen in good spirits.
Renowned Russian journalist, chef, and restauranteur Alexey Zimin, known for transforming Moscow's culinary landscape, has died in a Belgrade hotel. Zimin, who moved to the UK in 2015, was a prominent figure in Russian media, serving as editor-in-chief for GQ and Gourmet, and hosting a cooking show until it was canceled due to his anti-war stance on social media. His death marks the end of an era for many who saw him as a symbol of a bygone Moscow.
Tens of thousands protested in Belgrade against alleged vote fraud in the recent Serbian elections, calling for the EU to scrutinize the government's actions more closely. The protests, reminiscent of the 1990s demonstrations against Slobodan Milošević, have been ongoing since the December 17 vote, with accusations of voter manipulation and police confrontations. Opposition figures, including a hunger-striking politician, have called for the election results to be overturned, while students and other activists continue to demonstrate against the erosion of democratic norms.
Thousands of people protested in Belgrade against alleged electoral fraud following the December 17 elections, where President Aleksandar Vucic's party claimed victory. Opposition groups and international observers noted irregularities, and the protests, led by students and opposition leaders, are demanding annulment of the results and new elections. The largest rally yet saw the participation of opposition leader Marinika Tepic, who ended her hunger strike. Protesters are seeking EU facilitation and an independent investigation into the election process.
Minnesota lost its bid to host the 2027 World Expo to Belgrade, Serbia, which received 81 votes. The three-month-long event was expected to bring in 14 million visitors and create 33,000 jobs. Minnesota came in third, beating out Phuket in Thailand and San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina. The event would have been the first-ever Expo focused on global health and wellness.
Bloomington, Minnesota has lost its bid to host the 2027 World Expo to Belgrade, Serbia, which was pitched under the theme "Healthy People, Healthy Planet." The event was estimated to bring in $729 million in economic impact for the state. Malaga, Spain came in second place, while Argentina and Thailand also competed. This is the second time Minnesota has lost a bid to host the Expo. The next Expo will take place in 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Six members of Penn State's Olympic Regional Training Center/Nittany Lion Wrestling Club won at the Final X event and will represent the US at the 2023 Senior World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Five of the US Men's Freestyle World Team train in Happy Valley, with Penn State and the RTC/NLWC having half of the members of Team USA's men's freestyle team headed to Belgrade. The event also featured a lengthy list of 'true third' matches, which determined the third member of the US National Team at each weight class.
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters rallied in Belgrade demanding President Aleksandar Vucic to ease his tight grip on mainstream media and allow alternative voices. The opposition-led protests appear to be shaping up into the biggest revolt against Vucic's autocratic rule during his over 10 years in power. Protesters demand the resignations of top officials and the revoking of licenses for pro-government media that air violent content and host crime figures and war criminals. Vucic has accused the opposition of abusing the shooting tragedy for political ends.