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The Vreme news site from Serbia covers a range of domestic and international topics. Key domestic stories include a significant increase in Serbia's electricity exports to Ukraine, a student protest in Belgrade, a report on the shortage of firefighters in Serbia, and an incident of alleged police…
Serbia's electricity exports to Ukraine have surged by 92.4% in the first six months of 2026, amounting to $57.8 million, with the Ministry of Energy stating it's to aid Ukraine's energy system recovery.
A student in Novi Sad was allegedly choked and robbed of her phone in an elevator, with authorities remaining silent despite surveillance cameras in the building.
Students are organizing a new action called "Good Evening, Belgrade" on August 13th, with details about the locations and times of their information stands to be announced.
Despite having significant firefighting equipment, Serbia faces a severe shortage of personnel, needing approximately 3,000 more firefighters to adequately cover the country, according to an expert.
A documentary film explores historical British-Serbian relations, aiming to highlight stories of shared struggle and friendship that have been overshadowed by recent political disagreements.
Serbska Lista alleges that Kosovo police officers beat a Serb man, tied him to a tree, and demanded a confession of war crimes in Dren village near Zubin Potok.
Experts warn that watching the upcoming solar eclipse, especially as the sun nears the horizon, can increase the risk of vision damage due to reduced glare and wider pupils allowing more radiation to reach the retina.
