Serbia
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Vucic defeated in Serbia election as student protest movement claims historic win
The snap elections came following nearly two years of student-driven demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism
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Photos of Serbia’s election and celebrations as student-led opposition defeats long-serving strongman
Celebrations erupted in Serbia after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led opposition movement in parliamentary elections, marking a political shift after over a decade in power and years of protests against his government.
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Serbia's veteran ruler Vučić concedes election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.
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Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić ousted by student movement in seismic election
Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests
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Video. Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeat
Video. Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.
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Student List wins Serbian election as Vučić concedes defeat
The election was seen as a referendum on Vučić’s political dominance and the political system that had been in place in Serbia for more than a decade. #EuropeNews
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Vucic defeated in Serbia election as student protest movement claims historic win
The snap elections came following nearly two years of student-driven demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.
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Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students
Serbians are voting in a parliamentary election seen as a showdown between populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a student-led movement
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The European cities facing protests as continent gripped by cost of living crisis
Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil
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In photos, the Serbian students pushing for change ahead of a watershed election
Serbia is holding an early parliamentary election on Sunday, with a student-led movement challenging the 14-year rule of a powerful leader and his right-wing populist party
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France braces for fresh protests as EU leaders seek Hungary reset
France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar Vučić under pressure. #EuropeToday
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Emily St. John Mandel: 'I don't want to write something relentlessly bleak'
The science-fiction novelist talks to Alison Flood about her latest book Exit Party, a tale of parallel worlds that is the October read for the New Scientist Book Club
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Video. Serbia election results expected to be ‘very tight’, analyst says
Video. Berta López Domènech, an analyst at the European Policy Centre, said this is the first time an alternative to Serbia’s current leader, Aleksandar Vučić, has “real options” ahead of Sunday’s snap elections.
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Massive student-led rally marches in Belgrade ahead of Serbian election
Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on Sunday
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Why Serbian elections are so important - as students challenge 12 years of Vučić rule
After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.
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Huge crowds gather at final pre-election rally of Serbia's students
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Serbia’s protesting students have gathered for the final campaign rally ahead of the tense parliamentary election on weekend in a mounting challenge to the Balkan country’s powerful strongman Aleksandar Vucic
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Video. Serbia: Student protesters flood Belgrade ahead of snap elections
Video. Cheers, music and waving flags greeted students arriving in Belgrade from across Serbia on Wednesday, as thousands gathered ahead of a final rally before this weekend's snap parliamentary elections.
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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Serb voters abroad face long trips in tight election after officials move polling stations
Serbian voters overseas are facing major hurdles in casting their ballots in a tight parliamentary election this weekend
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Students march into Belgrade while populist Vucic holds rally in Serbia's south ahead of vote
Thousands of people have greeted marching students arriving into Serbia’s capital on the eve of a closing campaign rally ahead of a tense parliamentary election on weekend challenging authoritarian leader Aleksandar Vucic
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Twisteddoodles on a cat's-eye view of science
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
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Some climate damage is now unavoidable even if we clean up our act
With the world looking likely to exceed 1.5°C of warming, the plan is now to reduce our carbon emissions after overshooting the target. What lasting damage will this have?
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Tom Gauld on arriving late to the party
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
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Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses
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More Russians are settling in the EU with each year of war in Ukraine
Eurostat data show 876,600 Russian nationals held valid EU residence permits at the end of 2025, with Germany, Spain and Estonia hosting the largest communities.
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Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m
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A student protest movement has gripped Serbia for two years. This weekend it will try to take power
Unorthodox campaign is challenging the ruling party’s 12-year reign with a bold democratic experiment
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The European cities facing protests as continent gripped by cost of living crisis
Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil
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Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’
Apparent attempt to hack Rade Bajić’s iPhone comes amid efforts to undermine landmark criminal case
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Newspaper headlines: 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'
Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.
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How Serbia's protesting students became key to the upcoming elections
A final campaign rally in Belgrade on Thursday is expected to draw tens of thousands of students
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‘We are the shame of Europe’: France imposes curfews to stop growing riots
Europe erupted with fresh protests over the unaffordable cost of living over the weekend - and organisers are calling for more
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From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze
Rising food and fuel prices, a lack of funding for education, the state of public services, and access to housing have created the perfect breeding ground for a fall of protests across Europe
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Montenegro makes concessions as Croatia holds key to its EU future
Montenegro has moved to address Croatia’s wartime grievances as it seeks to keep its EU accession bid on track for 2028, amid growing pressure from Germany for a swift resolution. #EuropeNews
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Serbian rector's phone was infected with spyware during student protests, group says
A digital rights group says spyware from an Israeli company targeted the phone of the head dean of Belgrade University
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Serbian populist leader Aleksandar Vucic returns to tragedy-hit Novi Sad for preelection rally
Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has returned to Novi Sad, the northern city where 16 people died in a train station tragedy almost two years ago that set off a wave of anti-government protests
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Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal case
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Meet the traveller walking the world after 70
Sarsenbay Kotyrashov began travelling on foot in his 70s. After walking across Kazakhstan and through parts of Asia and Europe, he is now preparing to cross the US.
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Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’
Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift
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What to know about the Nord Stream pipeline explosions trial opening in Germany this week
A former Ukrainian army officer is going on trial in Germany over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany four years ago
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'It's been a whirlwind': How Germany's foreign residents say life has changed
When we asked readers how Germany has changed since they arrived here, we heard about rising costs, housing shortages and political tensions. Yet many also said they wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
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LISTED: The nationalities that can enter Germany freely for travel, study or work
Citizens from a small group of countries can enter Germany freely and then apply to change their Schengen visas to longer-term residence permits. For everyone else it's a bit more complicated.
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Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this festive season
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers. #Destinations
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Mystery surrounds young worker's death at Russia lab studying severe diseases
The World Health Organization says it still doesn't know what caused the death of a young worker at a Russian lab focused on plague and other illnesses
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'No one ever heard of her': Trump rails against Nobel Peace Prize snub
Trump claimed he "should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes" for having "settled 8 wars" as he dismissed Pillay's career in an irate Truth Social post.
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‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die
Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is responsible? And has there been a cover-up?
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Trump makes late Nobel Prize pitch: ‘Not bragging ... but I settled eight wars’
Trump repeats claim that he has ended more than a half dozen conflicts while his administration has so far proved itself unable to reach a lasting ceasefire with Iran
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Video. This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas
Video. A new cafe in northern Serbia is giving visitors the chance to enjoy a coffee alongside six alpacas.
