Milenko Vasovic
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Serbia has just lifted its state of war. Barring a miracle, it is heading towards a new state of emergency.
The Pact for Stability of Serbia is slipping off the agenda, the opposition parties are moving apart again, and the Group of 17 'experts' is scaling down their once ambitious plans. It all suits Slobodan Milosevic.
Pensioners are the group within Serbian society which has fared worst during the past decade, yet they are now expected to tighten their belts once again.
Police violence against anti-regime protestors in Belgrade escalated further on Thursday night, but opposition leaders are urging their followers to stand firm in the face of the batons.
Government attempts to restore nationalised property to its original owners are running into trouble.
The Belgrade authorities seek to clear up confusion over depleted uranium contamination reports
Many in Serbia expect Milosevic will resort to fraud to secure victory in Sunday's elections.
Slobodan Milosevic's election prospects have been severely damaged by government feuding
The public's lukewarm response to a planned anti-government rally in Belgrade is yet a further sign of its disillusionment with the opposition.
When international sanctions block most exports, the few remaining markets should surely be prized. Not in Serbia.