Tag: Belgrade
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37 people arrested yesterday in Belgrade marking one year anniversary after Novi Sad tragedy
Up to 37 people were arrested yesterday in Belgrade, Serbia as protestors marked the one year anniversary of the Novi Sad tragedy during protests that stretched throughout the weekend. On November 1st 2024, up to 16 people were killed in Novi Sad when a newly built roof of a train station collapsed prompting mass protests…
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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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Students protest in Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia: teachers calling for a general strike
Yesterday evening, students in Belgrade gathered to protest once again the lack of rule-of-law and the government’s capture of state institutions. Protests also took place in Novi Sad where the train-station tragedy that ignited the protests took place. Protests had also been ongoing previously after the incumbent ruling-party rigged the general elections. Students are demanding…
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Protests continue in Serbia for justice over the Novi Sad tragedy
During the weekend, students in Belgrade, Serbia have continued their protests in favour of rule-of-law and the independence of the judiciary in front of the Constitutional Court. Protesters are demanding justice for the 14 victims who were killed following the rooftop collapse of a train-station in Novi Sad. Protests were also held in Kragujevac and…
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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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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…