Serbia received EU candidate status in March. But what do Serbians expect from Europe? We speak to Zeljko Joksimovic, a popular singer who flew the Serbian flag at the Eurovision song contest in Baku. We also find out about China’s growing ambitions in the Balkans. Finally, we take you for a very sculptural walk through the streets of Belgrade.
Against all the odds, Tomislav Nikolic defeated liberal incumbent Boris Tadic in the presidential election. A nationalist with close ties to Moscow, Nikolic has reinvented himself as pro-European but many doubt the sincerity of his commitment to the EU. We also board the Belgrade-Sarajevo express that reconnects Serbia and Bosnia, 20 years after the start of the war. And we tell you why a Serbian comedy has changed attitudes towards the country’s gay community.
Mali’s interim President Dioncounda Traore was flown to France Wednesday for medical tests following an assault by a mob angry about his appointment to the transitional role.
Mali’s one year transition to democratic rule got off to a rocky start Tuesday, a day after a crowd stormed the presidential palace and attacked interim President Dioncounda Traore. His inner circle have dismissed suggestions that he resign.
Mali’s caretaker President Dioncounda Traore was hospitalised with head injuries on Monday after being attacked by hundreds of protesters who stormed the presidential palace in the capital Bamako to demand his resignation.
Mali’s caretaker President Dioncounda Traore has been hospitalised with head injuries after being attacked by protesters as they stormed the presidential palace in the capital Bamako to demand his resignation.
Leaders of Mali's coup said they respected the decision of West African bloc ECOWAS to keep interim President Dioncounda Traoré in power until general elections are held. Mali was thrust into turmoil on March 22 following a military coup.
The head of Greece’s Council of State, Panagiotis Pikrammenos, has been sworn in as the leader of the country’s caretaker government, which will attempt to lead the nation until new elections planned for June 17.
Christophe Robeet speaks to Vuk Jeremic, Serbia's foreign minister. The upcoming presidential run-off will determine the future direction of Serbia. The country is currently split between East and West, between Russia and the European Union.
The head of Greece’s Council of State, Panagiotis Pikramenos, has been appointed interim prime minister until the country holds new general polls on June 17, state media reported on Wednesday, following failed attempts to form a coalition.
