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The Vreme news website from Serbia features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on Serbian politics and society. Top stories include an interview with actress Jelena Stupljanin, a report on the trial concerning the Generalštab (General Staff) building, and a discussion…
An interview with actress Jelena Stupljanin discussing the current state of Serbian society and the irrelevance of ideological debates when survival is the primary concern, expressing her disinterest in political lists and focus on preventing casualties.
Estela Radonjić Živkov, a witness in the Generalštab case against minister Selaković, and her lawyers believe her arrest is a tactic to prevent her from testifying, potentially facilitating Selaković's acquittal.
A call for subscriptions to the 'Vreme' publication, offering a discount and emphasizing the importance of reader support for the news outlet.
An analysis of the debate surrounding whether Ratko Mladić should receive state and military honors at his funeral, presenting the differing opinions of opposition leaders as the state leadership remains silent.
German journalist Mihael Martens discusses his investigation into the 'Sarajevo Safari' story, explaining how he debunked it and criticizing major international media outlets for falling for the narrative.
An investigation into the upcoming implementation of e-prescriptions in private Serbian clinics, revealing that clinics will be charged per prescription, potentially leading to increased costs for patients.
A report on the Filmski festival in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, where the focus was on the alleged influence of the Serbian government on the event, rather than the films themselves.
Testing of the 'Soko' train on the Belgrade-Budapest railway has begun in Hungary, with initial reports suggesting the only significant issue encountered was with the coffee machine.
A report on the Niš open-air cinema, noting that it was empty during the International Film Festival, with organizers seemingly absent.
A commentary piece arguing that Serbian society's issues stem from a lack of freedom rather than internal division, with an accompanying image of the author.
