Tag: Aleksandar Vucic
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Serbia gripped by protests after police violently attack demonstrators on Saturday
On Saturday evening, police in Belgrade attacked protests with batons and tear gas as the city was filled with protesters demanding the President and the government to resign. However protesters returned in large numbers on Sunday morning and by night-time blocked most of the city. Protests in other towns and cities were also ongoing during…
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The ruling and military elites of the New Axis Powers meet in Moscow for Russian Victory Day
Russia hosted its annual military parade in Moscow yesterday to commemorate Victory Day, attended by several political and military leaders from its allies and contributors to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Leaders and dignitaries included China’s President Xi Jinping who was treated to a tea party, North Korean generals whose troops are fighting in Russia’s…
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More than one million people take to the streets in Belgrade and other cities: protests also in Budapest and Bucharest
More than one million people attended the protests against President Aleksandar Vučić’s government in Belgrade, marking the largest street demonstrations in Serbian history. The numbers are estimated to be even bigger than the number of protesters in rallies that lead to the resignation of Slobodan Milošević in October 2000. The protests in Serbia were originally…
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Serbia engulfed by protests
Serbia has been engulfed by protests during this weekend with massive protests taking place in Belgrade and many other cities and towns. Serbian journalists stated that this is the first time since protests are so widespread since the fall of Slobodan Milošević. The protests, which have been lead by students, have now escalated with protesters…
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Lessons from Serbia
On the ongoing discussion about Malta’s emerging new political parties, it is worth noting what’s happening with the Serbian Opposition right now. In 2023 Serbian elections were rigged, and incumbent President Aleksandar Vucic retained power despite national protests against him. Since then the Opposition in Serbia didn’t come up with a cohesive plan or an…
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Massive protest in Belgrade in favour of rule-of-law and against the Vucic government
Yesterday, up to 100,000 people gathered in Belgrade for protests organiaed by students, rallying in support of the rule-of-law and against the incumbent government. Many demonstrators are also in favour of Serbia joining the European Union. Protests erupted in Serbia earlier in November following a tragic incident in Novi Sad, where the roof of a…
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Vanessa Frazier touted for London (unless she gets a Directorate at the EU)
Malta’s Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations, Vanessa Frazier is rumoured to be currently running for a directorate with an EU institution. She is being touted for London if she doesn’t get the post at the EU and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also supporting this arrangement. New diplomatic postings will be…
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Serbian State TV cuts short Vanessa Frazier’s rebuke to Vucic: is praised by Nikola Sandulovic
Yesterday’s United Nations Security Council Session where Ambassador Vanessa Frazier rebuked Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic was regarding Kosovo. Both Serbia and Kosovo gave their statements during sessions and Ambassador Frazier had met with both the Serbian President and the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani before the session. Ambassador Frazier was also praised for her rebuke…
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Maltese Ambassador Vanessa Frazier rebukes Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the United Nations Security Council
The Maltese Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Security Council, Vanessa Frazier has sternly rebuked the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic while she was chairing a Council session. Vucic seems to have tried to extend his speaking time and go against a pre-agreed procedure and agenda, but was told to strictly keep to…
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Serbia’s President issues new threat against Kosovo as it joins the Council of Europe
Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vu?i?, issued a threat against Kosovo following its acceptance to the Council of Europe. Meanwhile, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti released video footage of Serbian soldiers maneuvering at the border. This is not the first time that the Serbian President has issued threats against Kosovo, apart from signing security and defense agreements…
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Serbian politician Nikola Sandulovic has been paralysed by the security forces after apologising for the Serbian crimes against Kosovars
The President of the Serbian Republican Party was kidnapped and brutalised by the Serbian secret services and security forces after apologising for the crimes Serbia committed against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo in 1998-99. This brutal act by the security services comes at a time when Belgrade is engulfed in protests over claims of fraud in…
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Protests in Belgrade continue on Christmas Day
Serbs were still out in the streets of Belgrade yesterday, protesting against alleged fraud in the last general election which saw the incumbent President Aleksandar Vucic claim victory. EU election observers have alleged serious irregularities in the election process. Protesters were met by Serbian riot police who used tear gas and arrested dozens. Aleksandar Vucic…
