Serbia: Mass Protests Erupt After Deadly Train Station Collapse
Following a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia, on November 1, killing 15, tens of thousands protested in Belgrade on Sunday against President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, citing corruption and demanding accountability.
Serbia: Mass Protests Erupt After Deadly Train Station Collapse
Following a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia, on November 1, killing 15, tens of thousands protested in Belgrade on Sunday against President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, citing corruption and demanding accountability.
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52% Bias Score
Serbia Accused of Illegal Spyware Use Against Journalists and Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbian authorities of illegally using Israeli spyware, Cellebrite's UFED and NoviSpy, to hack phones of journalists and activists, violating their privacy and freedom of expression; the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency denies wrongdoing.
Serbia Accused of Illegal Spyware Use Against Journalists and Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbian authorities of illegally using Israeli spyware, Cellebrite's UFED and NoviSpy, to hack phones of journalists and activists, violating their privacy and freedom of expression; the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency denies wrongdoing.
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36% Bias Score
EU Summit Conditions Balkan Integration on Dispute Resolution
The EU-Western Balkans summit reaffirmed the region's EU future, but conditioned progress on resolving internal disputes, particularly between Kosovo and Serbia, demanding implementation of existing agreements to accelerate enlargement; Kosovo's President criticized the EU's inaction on its membersh...
EU Summit Conditions Balkan Integration on Dispute Resolution
The EU-Western Balkans summit reaffirmed the region's EU future, but conditioned progress on resolving internal disputes, particularly between Kosovo and Serbia, demanding implementation of existing agreements to accelerate enlargement; Kosovo's President criticized the EU's inaction on its membersh...
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44% Bias Score
Serbia Accused of Using Spyware to Surveil Activists and Journalists
Amnesty International reported that Serbian police and intelligence used Cellebrite and a new spyware, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of activists and journalists, illegally accessing their data, raising concerns about state control and repression amidst anti-government protests.
Serbia Accused of Using Spyware to Surveil Activists and Journalists
Amnesty International reported that Serbian police and intelligence used Cellebrite and a new spyware, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of activists and journalists, illegally accessing their data, raising concerns about state control and repression amidst anti-government protests.
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40% Bias Score
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
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40% Bias Score
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Report Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report "Digital Prison" details how Serbian authorities utilize spyware, including Cellebrite (donated by Norway) and NoviSpy, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Report Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report "Digital Prison" details how Serbian authorities utilize spyware, including Cellebrite (donated by Norway) and NoviSpy, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
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48% Bias Score
Serbian Protests Erupt After Train Station Collapse
Following a deadly train station roof collapse in Novi Sad on November 1st, mass protests led by students and supported by farmers and actors are demanding accountability from Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, resulting in 13 arrests, including a government minister, and prompting the government t...
Serbian Protests Erupt After Train Station Collapse
Following a deadly train station roof collapse in Novi Sad on November 1st, mass protests led by students and supported by farmers and actors are demanding accountability from Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, resulting in 13 arrests, including a government minister, and prompting the government t...
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40% Bias Score
Republika Srpska's Energy Crisis: Fuel Shortages Force Imports and Price Hikes
Mismanagement of Republika Srpska's power system has caused a fuel crisis at thermal power plants Ugljevik and Gacko, forcing electricity imports at a daily cost of €600,000, leading to a 7.9% price increase and exposing the system's vulnerabilities to potential privatization.
Republika Srpska's Energy Crisis: Fuel Shortages Force Imports and Price Hikes
Mismanagement of Republika Srpska's power system has caused a fuel crisis at thermal power plants Ugljevik and Gacko, forcing electricity imports at a daily cost of €600,000, leading to a 7.9% price increase and exposing the system's vulnerabilities to potential privatization.
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44% Bias Score
Kosovo, Serbia Agree on Commission for Missing Persons
Kosovo and Serbia agreed in a Brussels meeting to fully implement a joint declaration on missing persons from the war, establishing a joint commission to locate around 1,600 missing individuals, a crucial step toward EU integration, despite ongoing disputes on other issues.
Kosovo, Serbia Agree on Commission for Missing Persons
Kosovo and Serbia agreed in a Brussels meeting to fully implement a joint declaration on missing persons from the war, establishing a joint commission to locate around 1,600 missing individuals, a crucial step toward EU integration, despite ongoing disputes on other issues.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Supports Western Balkan EU Accession, Highlights Serbia and Albania
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at an EU-Western Balkans summit, reiterated Greece's support for the EU accession of Western Balkan countries, particularly Serbia and Albania, stressing the need for reforms and highlighting progress on minority rights in Albania as a step towards accession...
Greece Supports Western Balkan EU Accession, Highlights Serbia and Albania
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at an EU-Western Balkans summit, reiterated Greece's support for the EU accession of Western Balkan countries, particularly Serbia and Albania, stressing the need for reforms and highlighting progress on minority rights in Albania as a step towards accession...
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24% Bias Score
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
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60% Bias Score
Serbia: Illegal Surveillance of Activists Using Cellebrite and NoviSpy Spyware
Amnesty International's report details how Serbian police and intelligence agencies used Cellebrite's mobile forensics tools and NoviSpy spyware to illegally surveil journalists, activists, and environmental campaigners, extracting personal data and remotely activating phone features.
Serbia: Illegal Surveillance of Activists Using Cellebrite and NoviSpy Spyware
Amnesty International's report details how Serbian police and intelligence agencies used Cellebrite's mobile forensics tools and NoviSpy spyware to illegally surveil journalists, activists, and environmental campaigners, extracting personal data and remotely activating phone features.
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20% Bias Score