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Damjan Otasevic after detention at Gazimestan — Photo: Radio Kim, published by N1 in the article on Gazimestan detainees.Image credit: Radio Kim

After Gazimestan detentions, new testimonies and the Kosovo Office response emerged

Published: July 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM. Updated: July 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM.

N1/Radio Kim published the accounts of Damjan Otasevic and Stefan Tatar, detained after the memorial service at Gazimestan: they allege psychological and physical pressure, a EUR 700 fine, and a three-year ban from Kosovo. Novosti/Tanjug carries a statement by Milos Terzic, deputy director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija: he says medical documentation will be used and expects a more concrete international response; the article also says 36 Serbs were detained after the June 28 memorial service.

Aleksandar Titolo at the U.S. Embassy reception in Belgrade — Photo: N1, N1 article on the U.S. Embassy reception in Belgrade.

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U.S. Embassy says Serbia-U.S. relations have entered a new era

Published: July 2, 2026 at 08:08 PM. Updated: July 3, 2026 at 09:15 PM.

At the U.S. Embassy reception in Belgrade marking 250 years of American independence, charge d'affaires Aleksandar Titolo said Serbia and the United States had entered a new era of bilateral relations. N1 and Danas emphasize his partnership remarks and awards for Marko Drizic, Ana Ilic, and Mihailo Jovanovic, while Kurir and Novosti lead with Aleksandar Vucic's attendance and his congratulations to the American people and Donald Trump.

New Serbian passport in burgundy color — Photo: Kurir / RTS screenshot, article on Serbia's new passport.Image credit: Printscreen RTS

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Serbia starts issuing a new burgundy passport for RSD 4,500

Published: July 2, 2026 at 08:18 AM. Updated: July 2, 2026 at 10:10 AM.

Kurir writes that from July 1 Serbian citizens are being issued a new burgundy passport, with an updated coat of arms, 32 differently designed pages, and added protection. Valid old passports do not need immediate replacement: they remain in use until expiry, while the new document goes to people whose old passport expires; issuance costs RSD 4,500.

NIS and MOL logos in the fuel-market context — Photo: N1, article on MOL's license extension for talks on the NIS stake.

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US extends NIS, JANAF, and MOL licenses until July 31

Published: July 1, 2026 at 08:30 AM. Updated: July 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM.

After the morning NIS extension, two practical follow-ups appeared: JANAF received an OFAC license to fulfill contractual obligations and deliver oil to NIS until July 31, and MOL received a license to continue talks with Gazprom/Gazprom Neft on buying the majority Russian stake. This preserves the Pancevo refinery's operation and fuel supply, but the ownership deal still has no public outcome.

Zdravko Ponos outside the UKP premises — Photo: Danas, article on Zdravko Ponos being summoned to UKP.

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Ponos summoned to UKP over sound-cannon claims

Published: July 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM. Updated: July 1, 2026 at 08:10 PM.

Srbija centar leader Zdravko Ponos completed an informational interview at the Criminal Police Directorate on July 1 over his posts about the alleged use of a sound cannon at the March 15, 2025 protest. Afterward he told N1 he was asked about his motives for posting, the basis for his conclusion, and communication with Aleksandar Radic; N1 also carried the Vojvodina Regional Medical Chamber's statement offering legal and institutional support to doctors if prosecutors pursue medical staff who helped citizens after March 15.

Kosovo police near Gazimestan during Vidovdan — Photo: Andrija Lazarevic/Nova.rs via N1, article on fines for Gazimestan detainees.Image credit: Andrija Lazarevic/Nova.rs

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Gazimestan detainees fined 700 euros each, with deportation for some foreign nationals

Published: July 1, 2026 at 01:15 PM. Updated: July 1, 2026 at 01:15 PM.

N1 and Novosti report on July 1 that the Basic Court in Pristina found 36 people detained on June 28 at Gazimestan after Vidovdan guilty and fined each 700 euros. For people without Kosovo citizenship or documents, the reports also cite deportation and a three-year ban on entering Kosovo; according to N1, documents will be returned after the fine is paid.