Safety
Politically, Serbia is relatively stable after years of
violent civil/ethnic strife, but it is still advisable to avoid all
public gatherings and demonstrations. Those travelling to the south
and UN-administered Kosovo are advised to check the local situation
before departing. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in
February 2008, a move that has been recognised by almost 40
countries including the US and most of the EU, but has been opposed
by Serbia as an 'illegal act'. Street crime is common in the larger
cities so it is wise to take sensible precautions with
valuables.
