# Serbia

This year

2023

# EU

Croatia switches to the euro and enters Europe's passport-free zone

It is now the 27th nation in the passport-free Schengen zone.

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Jan 1st 2023, 8:37 AM

Last year

2022

# Western Balkans

Serbs start removing barricades in easing of tensions in Kosovo

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced removal of the barricades following calls by the EU and the US to de-escalate tensions.

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Dec 29th 2022, 12:16 PM

# Western Balkans

Tension soars as Kosovo shuts main border crossing with Serbia

The EU and the US have called on both countries to “refrain from provocations, threats, or intimidation”.

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Dec 28th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Western Balkans

Serbia places troops on Kosovo border in ‘full state of combat alert readiness’

It was not immediately clear what the order meant on the ground as Serbian troops have been on alert for a while on the border with Kosovo.

24.9k

Dec 27th 2022, 8:54 AM

# Swiss on a roll

Switzerland progress to last-16 with thrilling, ill-tempered win over Serbia

Remo Freuler’s goal was decisive in a 3-2 win.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 9:12 PM

# disciplinary action

Fifa investigate Serbia over 'hateful' dressing room flag

The flag showed independent Kosovo as being part of Serbia, with the slogan, ‘There will be no surrender.’

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Nov 26th 2022, 11:13 PM

# Group by Group Guide

Group G Preview: Brazil set out as favourites, Serbia in the running as Dark Horses

Next in our World Cup series is Group G, featuring Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon.

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Nov 16th 2022, 7:00 AM

# australian open

Serbia prosecutors argue Djokovic didn't use fake test in bid to enter Australia

Prosecutors have rejected suggestions that Djokovic used a fake positive test to try to reach the Australian Open last month.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 8:30 PM

# Belgrade

Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia

His arrival came as France’s sports ministry said a new law requiring vaccination to enter sports venues would have no exceptions.

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Jan 17th 2022, 2:44 PM

# cryptocurrency

Kosovo seizes hundreds of cryptocurrency mining devices

Police “confiscated 272 different anti-miner devices used for the production of Bitcoin”, a statement said.

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Jan 8th 2022, 7:36 PM

# Novak Djokovic

Djokovic lawyers say positive Covid-19 test cleared way for vaccine exemption

Djokovic has won a legal reprieve from deportation, but it’s unclear whether he will be able to play in the January 17-30 Australian Open.

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Jan 8th 2022, 5:54 PM

# Tennis

Novak Djokovic has been ‘crucified’ and is ‘prisoner’ in Australia, says father

The Serbian is awaiting the outcome of an appeal against the decision by the Australian Border Force (ABF) to cancel his entry visa and deport him.

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Jan 6th 2022, 9:41 PM

All time

# Qualifiers

Hat-trick for Ronaldo as Portugal hammer Luxembourg and Serbia defeat Azerbaijan

A 5-0 win for Portugal tonight.

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Oct 12th 2021, 9:54 PM

# Reaction

'If that game was behind closed doors, we'd have lost it'

Stephen Kenny hailed the influence of the returning crowd as Ireland somehow stole a point against Serbia.

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Sep 8th 2021, 8:32 AM

# familiar scoreline

Hapless Serbia own-goal and Bazunu heroics earn Ireland late draw

A truly hilarious own-goal earned Ireland their best result of the qualification campaign to date.

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Sep 7th 2021, 9:53 PM

# Team news

Omobamidele makes full debut as Kenny makes four changes for Serbia clash

Troy Parrott is among those to drop out of the starting side.

11.9k

Sep 7th 2021, 6:27 PM

# Selection

Aaron Connolly to miss Serbia game with injury

Ronan Curtis is also out.

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Sep 7th 2021, 3:01 PM

# Preview

Ireland's desperately-needed win looking unlikely against high-flying Serbia

Ireland are on the cusp of mathematical elimination, with their manager under increasing pressure.

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Sep 7th 2021, 12:00 PM

# discussion

'He got his team selection wrong and I worry that he got it wrong for the wrong reasons'

The Republic of Ireland’s draw with Azerbaijan was dissected on the latest episode of The Football Family.

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Sep 6th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Bullish

Stephen Kenny 'not concerned' with reports his job is on the line and comes out fighting ahead of Serbia game

The Irish manager was in bullish mood as the pressure intensifies.

20.5k

Sep 6th 2021, 1:20 PM

# Flying it

Serbia storm to 4-1 win over Luxembourg to move nine points clear of Ireland

Serbia are scrapping it out with Portugal to qualify out of Ireland’s group.

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Sep 4th 2021, 8:11 PM

# Mitros On Fire

Mitrovic the hero again with two goals as Serbia grab late win over Azerbaijan

Serbia are top of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier group.

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Mar 30th 2021, 7:19 PM

# Late Drama

Ronaldo goal for Portugal controversially ruled out in thrilling draw with Serbia

The other game in the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying group this evening finished level.

9.3k

Mar 27th 2021, 11:17 PM

# brave but beaten

Committed Ireland start World Cup campaign with defeat in Serbia

Stephen Kenny’s side fell to a 3-2 loss in Belgrade.

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Mar 24th 2021, 9:50 PM

# Preview

Kenny's Ireland looking more uncertain than ever as World Cup campaign gets underway

An injury-ravaged and unproven Ireland side go to Serbia for their opening World Cup qualifier tonight.

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Mar 24th 2021, 3:41 PM

# Selection

Troy Parrott among the four Irish players to miss out on squad for Serbia qualifier

Stephen Kenny has named his 23-man squad for tonight’s game.

10.8k

Mar 24th 2021, 2:59 PM

# Team news

Aaron Connolly and James McClean 'undercooked' but available in Serbia

Stephen Kenny has also confirmed that Mark Travers will start in goal tomorrow night.

3.9k

Mar 23rd 2021, 2:23 PM

# opposition view

New Serbian manager 'can't accept' being inferior to Ireland

Dragan Stojkovic has been speaking about his plans for the upcoming World Cup qualification campaign, which begins against Ireland next week.

7.2k

Mar 18th 2021, 11:38 AM

# Enter the Dragan

Stojkovic appointed new Serbia boss ahead of next month's clash with Ireland

The sides will begin their respective World Cup qualification bids in Belgrade on 24 March.

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Feb 20th 2021, 1:38 PM

# Scots can

Penalty-shootout triumph sends Scotland to a first major tournament since 1998

The Scots are off to the Euros after getting the better of Serbia in tonight’s play-off final in Belgrade.

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Nov 12th 2020, 10:42 PM

# Belgrade

British citizen among 71 people arrested in Serbia after protesting government response to Covid-19

There have been protests for four consecutive nights in several Serbian cities.

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Jul 11th 2020, 3:09 PM

# Serbia

Belgrade human rights centre asks for investigation into Serbia's Covid-19 figures

The Serbian president is accused of contributing to the spike in deaths and new cases after he lifted lockdown ahead of an election.

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Jul 9th 2020, 12:54 PM

# Lockdown

Serbia reintroduces lockdown after highest daily Covid-19 death toll

The country’s president said a curfew will probably last from 6pm on Friday until 5am on Monday.

35.6k

Jul 7th 2020, 10:35 PM

# In hot water

Real Madrid striker Jovic could face criminal charges after allegedly breaking quarantine to party

The 22-year-old has apologised after he was blasted by the Serbian prime minster.

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Mar 19th 2020, 6:49 PM

# coygig

Ireland book friendly in Serbia to follow next month's Euro 2021 qualifier against Germany

Vera Pauw’s side will play two away games in four days.

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Mar 8th 2020, 8:35 PM

# Peter Handke

'Scandalous': Outrage after Nobel Prize for Literature is awarded to Slobodan Milosevic defender

Peter Handke was a vocal defender of the Serbs during the bloody collapse of the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s.

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Oct 11th 2019, 9:10 AM

# On The Sideline

'There is no problem' - Matic denies rift with Man United boss Solskjaer

The Old Trafford side’s midfielder has only played 22 Premier League minutes this season, but he claims there is no issue with the manager

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Sep 4th 2019, 9:04 AM

# worrying times

Ronaldo forced off early with injury as Portugal held to second successive draw

The captain of the reigning European champions was replaced after 30 minutes with a thigh issue.

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Mar 25th 2019, 10:33 PM

# low point

'Danke 5-13-17' - Germany fans pay tribute to axed Bayern Munich trio in Serbia draw

Leon Goretzka rescued a 1-1 draw for Joachim Löw’s side.

12.7k

Mar 20th 2019, 9:55 PM

# Sleeping conditions

Hotel mattress could be to blame for Marcelo's World Cup injury

The Real Madrid full-back was forced off early in Brazil’s win over Serbia yesterday due to back spasms.

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Jun 28th 2018, 1:50 PM