Serbia launches state of emergency to counter coronavirus


  • World
  • Monday, 16 Mar 2020

FILE PHOTO: Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic waits before a meeting of the EU-Western Balkans Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels Belgium February 16, 2020. Aris Oikonomou/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia has introduced a state of emergency to halt the spread of coronavirus, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday after meeting top government and health officials in Belgrade.

Vucic said he was acting in line with legal provisions that allow him to declare a state of emergency in the absence of a sitting parliament, which was disbanded ahead of April 26 general elections.

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals
Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector
US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man
Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat, White House says
Easter pilgrims in sun-drenched St Peter's Square stunned by pope's death
South Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia
Tunisian police arrest Ahmed Souab, a prominent lawyer and critic of the president
Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff, never returned home
Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope's death but Jubilee continues
China and Brazil to discuss expanding farm exports amid US tariff escalation with Beijing

Others Also Read