He served as an officer in the military police branch of the Yugoslav People's Army and the Serbian Army,[3] retiring in 2005.[4] Since 2014, Beriša has served as the president of the Matica of Albanians.[5] The association works to improve relations between Serbs and Albanians, and also focuses on preserving the Albanian language and culture, as well as promoting literacy among Albanians in Vojvodina.[6] The association publishes the first Serbian-Albanian bilingual magazine[7] and also engaged in humanitarian activities.[8] Beriša and his association maintain cooperation with the Embassy of Albania in Belgrade[9] Matica of Albanians has had all its bank accounts blocked since 2019.[10]
Political activities
Since 2023, Beriša has been working as an advisor in the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue.[11]
Minister of Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue
The composition of Đuro Macut's cabinet was announced on 14 April 2025, with Beriša mentioned as a candidate for the minister of human and minority rights and social dialogue.[15] His nomination was opposed by Shaip Kamberi, the only ethnic Albanian member of the National Assembly. Kamberi stated that the proposal to appoint Beriša represented "a heavy blow to every Albanian who has suffered, resisted, and sacrificed for their rights in Serbia".[11] Beriša was elected minister on 16 April 2025.[16]
Beriša condemned the blockade of the Radio Television of Serbia and stated that his ministry will invite the deans of the faculties for a discussion within the framework of the social dialogue.[17]
Personal life
Beriša is married and has two children. He is a licensed court interpreter for the Albanian language.[18] In 2019, Beriša was convicted for obstructing a police officer during a traffic stop in Novi Sad and received a six-month suspended sentence.[19]
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