United Nations General Assembly in New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic says he will urge a United Nations committee to take up the legality of Kosovo's declaration of independence.

BRUSSELS, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says it "would be possible" for Serbia to be considered for EU membership by next year if conditions are met.

BELGRADE, Serbia, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Serbian President Boris Tadic says his nation will persist in seeking EU membership but will not "accept blackmail" when it comes to independence for Kosovo.

BELGRADE, Serbia, July 29 (UPI) -- A Belgrade rally by about 15,000 protesters opposed to the pro-Western government of Serbian President Boris Tadic turned violent Tuesday night, officials said.

BELGRADE, Serbia, July 16 (UPI) -- Serbian President Boris Tadic says he will leave it to the Foreign Ministry when to return the country's ambassadors to nations that have recognized Kosovo.

BRUSSELS, July 7 (UPI) -- In the Balkans, a move forward usually is followed by one or more steps backward. And last week was no different. Objecting to Kosovo's independence, the Kosovo Serbs convened their own legislature. But in Belgrade a new reformist government looked set to be formed, and relations with the West are expected to improve from now on.

NEW YORK, June 20 (UPI) -- Serbian President Boris Tadic said Friday he cannot accept United Nations proposals on the situation in Kosovo.

BELGRADE, Serbia, June 15 (UPI) -- Serbia does not recognize Kosovo's constitution that went into force Sunday, Serbian President Boris Tadic said.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 23 (UPI) -- Tomislav Nikolic, leader of the Serbian ultra-nationalists, told a German magazine his country will never recognize an independent Kosovo.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 12 (UPI) -- Western observers are relieved because of the victory of pro-EU parties in the general elections in Serbia.