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Serbian President Vučić Announces Official Visit to China

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.

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Five Serbian Directors Detained in Gračanica for 48 Hours

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.

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President Vučić Attends 15th Anniversary of 'World in Serbia' Program

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.

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Holy Relic, The Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos, Arrives in Belgrade

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.

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Putin and Xi Adopt Joint Declaration in Beijing

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."

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Vučić: Negotiations With MOL Over NIS 'Not Going Well'

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.

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Serbian President Vučić Announces New Law to Combat Police Corruption

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.

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Serbian Minister Discusses EU Funds for Farmers

Serbian Minister of Agriculture Dragan Glamocic met with EU Delegation Head Andreas von Baumgarten to discuss the importance of European funds for Serbian farmers. Glamocic noted an increased interest in the funds and reiterated Serbia's commitment to meeting its EU obligations.

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Serbian Official Comments on Kosovo's Planned Gendarmerie

Petar Petković, Director of the Serbian Government's Office for Kosovo and Metohija, stated that Pristina cannot form paramilitary units like a gendarmerie outside of existing agreements. He emphasized that KFOR is the only legitimate armed force in Kosovo and that new police formations in the north require consent from a working group involving Belgrade and the EU.

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Officials Comment on Police Ties to Criminals

Miloš Vučević, President of the SNS, has called for stricter laws and sanctions against police officers who are involved with criminal groups. He stated that such behavior undermines public trust and national security.

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Moldovan Public Broadcaster Director Resigns Over Eurovision Vote

The General Director of Moldovan Radio and Television, Vlad Turcanu, has resigned following public outrage over the country's jury votes in the Eurovision Song Contest. Protests erupted after the jury awarded low points to neighboring Romania, a country with which Moldova has strong cultural ties.

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