The Serbian Ministry of Trade announced that it has confiscated around 900 souvenir magnets and suspended their sale because the map of Serbia shown on them did not include Kosovo.
“The magnets caused concern among Serbian citizens and were seen as a recognition of Kosovo’s independence,” Serbian media reported.
“The inspection was carried out on November 10 at a store owned by Chinese nationals, following a complaint from citizens. During the inspection, it was determined that goods were being sold in violation of regulations, and as a result, 871 magnets and keychains bearing Serbia’s national symbols were withdrawn from circulation, along with nine magnets shaped like Serbia that did not include Kosovo on the map,” the Serbian ministry’s statement said.