Latest news in Serbia? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
- Cross-Border Weapons & Drone Investigation: Serbian prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into an organized group suspected of procuring and smuggling explosives and drones from Serbia into European Union member states, following border seizures and related inquiries by European law enforcement. www.euractiv.com
- Surveillance Controversy Targeting Activists: Digital rights watchdog SHARE Foundation revealed that at least 14 opposition figures and student activists were targeted with mercenary spywareincluding Pegasus and NoviSpy. The findings have sparked outcry over privacy violations and electoral fairness ahead of anticipated elections. European Western Balkans+ 1
- Election Climate & Domestic Political Friction: Political tensions remain elevated between the government and anti-corruption student groups. Independent observers and regulatory board members have voiced concerns over media polarization and campaign oversight amid persistent opposition pressure.
- Regional Fallout Over Ratko Mladić’s Death: Regional friction and international scrutiny continue following the late-August death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in The Hague. Debate centers around potential burial plans and warnings from neighboring Balkan nations and international human rights bodies against the glorification of wartime figures. Al Jazeera
- Diplomatic Engagements in Belgrade: Serbian leadership held meetings with international foreign delegations to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the First Non-Aligned Movement Conference, continuing Belgrade’s policy of maintaining multi-vector diplomatic ties alongside ongoing EU accession talks. NewsNow