Serbia looks set to reintroduce the obligatory military service for its young citizens, the army command said Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 in a move that comes amid rising tensions in the Balkans.

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic reviews the honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the army barracks in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

Serbia's government ministers on Friday agreed to reintroduce compulsory military service which was abolished 14 years ago, President Aleksandar Vucic said, praising the decision as an important ...

Serbian citizens have begun receiving military exercise call-up notices in large quantities. Aleksandar Radić, a military analyst, told the weekly "Vreme" that "it is a reasonable decision ...

by JOVANA GEC The Associated Press Serbian army chief-of-staff, Gen. Milan Mojsilovic speaks during a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The Serbian army has cut the number of troops stationed on the border with Kosovo by nearly half, top Serbian military officials said on Monday, denying U.S. and other ...

BELGRADE, Serbia – In the wake of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Serbia instituted a pause on military drills with other nations.

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia is considering reintroducing compulsory military service, its president said Tuesday, citing tensions in the Balkans and elsewhere in Europe.

Serbia looks set to reintroduce the obligatory military service for its young citizens, the army command said Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 in a move that comes amid rising tensions in the Balkans.