Southampton, a club owned by Dragan Šolak, has been disqualified from the Championship playoffs after its personnel were caught illegally recording the training sessions of an opposing team. The club will also face a four-point deduction in the next season.
Serbia's top-ranked female tennis player, Lola Radivojević, was eliminated in the second round of the Roland Garros qualifiers. She was defeated by Belgium's Greet Minnen in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2.
Serbia's national team won the overall title at the WDSF European Championship for Stage and Disco dance, held in Novi Sad. The Serbian team secured a total of 36 gold, 28 silver, and 26 bronze medals, solidifying the country's dominant position in European dance sport.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Mađar and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Warsaw, agreeing that EU member states have the sovereign right to choose their energy suppliers. The leaders also discussed revitalizing the Visegrad Group and potentially expanding it to include Western Balkan countries.
Leaked messages allegedly show "Elita 9" participant Sofia Janićijević asking Dane Angelovski, a 70-year-old man, for money to cover her mother's loan payments. The messages have emerged after Janićijević's mother denied claims that her family was financially exploiting Angelovski.
A physical altercation occurred between participants Bora Santana and Anastasija Brčić in the bedroom of the "Elita 9" reality show. After Brčić reportedly threw an object at Santana, he slapped her multiple times before security intervened to separate them.
Serbian pop singer and dancer Aleksa Jelić underwent a successful surgery to have a stent implanted after experiencing health issues. He is reportedly recovering well and also spoke about his ongoing plans to become a parent through surrogacy.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will make an official visit to China from May 24 to 28 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. In preparation, Vučić met with Chinese Ambassador Li Ming, describing the upcoming trip as the most significant of his political career and anticipating the signing of numerous agreements.
An air raid alert was declared in Lithuania, including the capital Vilnius, after a suspicious drone was detected near the border with Belarus. The country's President and Prime Minister were urgently evacuated to underground shelters, and flights at Vilnius airport were temporarily suspended.
Singer Sloba Vasić has been admitted for treatment at the Clinic for Psychiatric Diseases "Dr Laza Lazarević" in Belgrade. His hospitalization follows an incident where he was removed from a flight to Zurich, with reports and comments from neighbors suggesting issues with alcohol and aggressive behavior.
Persistent heavy rainfall has caused catastrophic floods across central and southwestern China, resulting in at least 25 deaths and numerous missing persons. Rescue teams are evacuating residents from submerged areas as authorities warn of continued rainfall and the risk of landslides.
Five Serbian directors of health and educational institutions were arrested in Gračanica and placed in police custody for up to 48 hours. Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dačić announced that any individuals who contributed to their detention will face legal consequences under Serbian law.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić attended a ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the 'World in Serbia' program, which provides scholarships to students from Non-Aligned Movement countries. Vučić emphasized historical friendships with African and Asian nations and announced that the state would facilitate Serbian citizenship for foreign students who complete their studies in the country.
The Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos, a significant Orthodox Christian relic from the Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, has been sent to Belgrade. The relic will be received with high honors and made available for public veneration, and a book detailing its miracles has been published in anticipation of its arrival.
During a meeting in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping adopted a joint declaration advocating for a multipolar world and a new type of international relations. The leaders condemned rising "neo-colonial tendencies" and emphasized that the relationship between their two countries has reached an "unprecedented level."
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that negotiations with the Hungarian company MOL regarding the Russian stake in the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS) are not progressing well. He expressed a lack of optimism about reaching a deal but hoped the U.S. would understand Serbia's position to avoid potential sanctions.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced the launch of a new online portal named "Ko si bre ti?" ("Who are you anyway?"). The platform will allow citizens to directly submit complaints about the perceived arrogance and rudeness of individuals within the state system.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced a new law aimed at tackling police integrity, stating that there is a zero-tolerance policy for officers collaborating with criminals. He estimated that 2-5% of "dirty policemen" remain, with criminal tendencies stemming from the past, and recalled that police were involved in high-profile crimes in the 1990s and 2000s.
A balcony collapsed at a high school in Sevastopol while ten graduating students, aged 17 and 18, were posing for a traditional prom photograph. The students fell from the second floor and sustained severe injuries, including fractures and unconsciousness.
Serbian football club Crvena zvezda is reportedly in negotiations to sign Mohamed Abu Fani, a 28-year-old Israeli midfielder currently with Ferencvaros. Coach Dejan Stanković is familiar with Fani from his time with the Hungarian club.
