On 7 September 2026, Ratko Mladić was buried in Belgrade. Known to the world as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” the former commander of the Army of Republika Srpska had died ten days earlier in The Hague, while serving
Verbieten, sanktionieren, bestrafen
Die Landesmedienanstalt Berlin–Brandenburg (mabb) durfte dem deutschen TV-Ableger von RT (RT DE Productions GmbH) die Verbreitung seines Rundfunkprogramms untersagen. Zu diesem wenig überraschenden Ergebnis kam das VG Berlin in seinem Urteil vom 30. Juni 2026, dessen Entscheidungsgründe in Kürze veröffentlicht
Global Freedom of Expression, Columbia University: Newsletter, 2 July 2026
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is
China Ratifies Judicial Assistance Treaties With Saudi Arabia and Serbia
In 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) approved two bilateral treaties establishing structured frameworks for judicial assistance in civil and commercial matters with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Serbia. Specifically, on April
European Court Says Serbia’s Ban on Pro-Falun Gong Demonstrations Violated Right to Peaceably Assemble
In Serbian-Chinese Friendship Society FDH v. Serbia, (ECHR, June 2, 2026), the European Court of Human Rights held that the Serbian government violated the right to peaceably assemble protected by Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Serbia faces growing concerns over shrinking civic space and press freedom
The UN human rights chief warned on Thursday that Serbia is facing a steady erosion of civic space, with mounting evidence that pressure on journalists, civil society, and political dissent is becoming more systematic.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Canadian Crypto Fugitive Linked to $65 Million Theft Disappears After Arrest in Serbia
A Canadian man accused of being behind a massive cryptocurrency theft has vanished after being arrested in Serbia, despite facing international warrants and an Interpol Red Notice. Authorities say the case underscores the challenges of pursuing cross-border crypto fraud.
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Repression Through Interpol
When Belarusian filmmaker and activist Andrei Hnyot was detained at a Serbian border crossing in October 2023, the charges seemed routine: tax evasion. But Hnyot had fled Belarus after participating in the 2020 protests, and the Interpol Red Notice that
Hiring Strategies Around the World: A 17-Country Series for Foreign Businesses – Serbia
As international companies grow their footprint and tap into new markets, understanding local hiring laws and employment structures becomes vital to building sustainable operations. In this 17-part series, we guide foreign businesses through the legal and strategic aspects of employment
Surveillance Scandal: Israeli Spyware Targets Serbian Journalists
Editor’s Note: This article sheds light on the troubling use of surveillance technology in Serbia, where tools designed for law enforcement are being used to target journalists, activists, and members of civil society. Amnesty International’s findings reveal how devices like