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Latest news on Serbia, the Balkan nation covering politics, economy, EU accession, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Kosovo relations, Russia and China ties and regional affairs.

Serbia is a landlocked country in south-eastern Europe at the crossroads of the Balkans and Central Europe. Its capital, Belgrade, sits where the Sava meets the Danube. Other major cities include Novi Sad and Nis. Serbia is a parliamentary republic and the population is around 6.6 million.

Serbia has been an EU candidate country for years, and accession talks, rule of law and reforms are constant themes. Relations with Kosovo, which Serbia does not recognise as independent, remain central to politics and diplomacy. Coverage also follows Aleksandar Vucic and the governing party, opposition and student protests, ties with Russia and China, energy, mining, infrastructure and the economy.

Serbian culture is rich in literature, film, music and cuisine. Serbian Orthodox Christianity shapes traditions and holidays, and the Cyrillic and Latin alphabets are both in use. Belgrade is known for its nightlife, river life and the EXIT Festival held in Novi Sad. Inventor Nikola Tesla was of Serbian heritage.

Serbia was at the heart of Yugoslavia, and its breakup in the 1990s brought wars, sanctions and the Kosovo conflict. Serbia and Montenegro separated in 2006 and Kosovo declared independence in 2008. The medieval Serbian kingdom and the Ottoman era also left a deep imprint.

This NewsNow Serbia feed brings together the latest headlines on Serbian politics, the economy, Belgrade, Kosovo, the EU and Balkan affairs, updated throughout the day.