#Serbia
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PoliticsSerbian Police Officers Arrested for Alleged Torture and Excessive Force Against Students
Ten Serbian police officers, active and former, have been arrested for allegedly using excessive force and torture against students during protests last year. The arrests follow accusations of abuse in a government compound garage, linked to demonstrations that preceded former President Aleksandar Vucic's electoral defeat.
MiscellaneousTwo Years After Canopy Collapse, Serbia Navigates a Transformed Landscape
Two years after a significant canopy collapse, Serbia is reflecting on the changes within the country. Meanwhile, Iran's security chief noted a potentially positive shift signaled by a US letter.
PoliticsSerbian Students' Political Uprising: A Model for Europe?
A powerful student movement in Serbia has successfully challenged the government and achieved electoral success, offering a new model of independent, democratic politics that could hold lessons for Europe.
MiscellaneousPro-Vucic Media Faces Scrutiny as Serbians Protest at TV Studio
Serbian citizens protested at a television studio, targeting media outlets seen as pro-government. The incident signals growing discontent with the country's media landscape.
MiscellaneousBolsonaro Claims 'True President-Elect' Status from Miami Amidst Political Turmoil
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro declared himself the 'true president-elect' from Miami. Separately, Serbians stormed a TV studio amid a reckoning for pro-Vucic media.
MiscellaneousSerbian Students Rejoice for Second Night Following Election Triumph
Serbian students celebrated their election victory for a second night. In unrelated news, former Brazilian President Bolsonaro reported that police are seeking his passport after his election loss.
PoliticsSerbia's Long-Serving Leader Ousted by Student-Led Movement in Historic Political Upset
Serbia's long-serving leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in a parliamentary election to a student-led opposition movement, marking a significant political shift. The 'Students’ List' movement, campaigning on anti-corruption and pro-democracy platforms, is projected to win a majority of seats.
PoliticsSerbia's Political Landscape Shifts: Student List Claims Victory, Vucic Era Ends
Serbia's snap parliamentary election has seen a student-led opposition movement, the Student List, secure a decisive victory, ending Aleksandar Vucic's long-standing political dominance. The results pave the way for a new government, with the Student List poised to form a majority on its own.
MiscellaneousSerbia Elects Student-Backed Movement in Historic Political Upset
Serbia has experienced a historic election win, with a movement backed by students achieving a significant victory. This result signals a notable change in the nation's political direction.
PoliticsSerbia Sees Highest Voter Turnout in Decades Amid Student-Led Challenge to Longtime Leader Vucic
Serbia's snap parliamentary election saw its highest voter turnout in decades, driven in part by a student-led movement challenging longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic and his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). The election was marked by reports of irregularities and pressure on voters, alongside Vucic's promises of economic improvements.
PoliticsSerbia at a Crossroads: Student Movement Challenges Longtime Leader Vucic in Snap Election
Serbians are voting in a snap parliamentary election where a student-led movement challenging longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vucic's decade-long rule is gaining traction. The election follows widespread protests against alleged corruption and authoritarianism, sparked by a deadly train station collapse.
PoliticsSerbian Student Movement Demands Justice for 16 Victims Amidst Elections
A student movement in Serbia is intensifying its calls for justice for 16 victims, utilizing the ongoing elections to draw attention to their demands. The group seeks accountability and thorough investigations.
PoliticsSerbia's Snap Election: Can a Student-Led Movement Challenge President Vucic's Long-Standing Grip on Power?
Serbia is holding snap parliamentary elections on October 25, a critical vote testing President Aleksandar Vucic's long-standing SNS party against a new student-led movement born from anti-government protests. The election's outcome could reshape the country's political landscape and its foreign policy direction.
PoliticsSerbia Election Looms: Tens of Thousands Rally for Change as Opposition Challenges Vucic's Long Rule
Tens of thousands rallied in Belgrade for the final opposition student-led protest ahead of Serbia's parliamentary election, challenging Aleksandar Vucic's long-standing rule. The vote follows protests triggered by a deadly railway station collapse and focuses on fighting corruption.
PoliticsSerbia's President Steps Down to Seek Role as Prime Minister
Serbia's president has resigned from the position in order to run for prime minister, according to a recent video report.
PoliticsSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic Resigns to Run for Prime Minister Amid Massive Protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned to run for prime minister in an upcoming snap election, facing intense pressure from a large student-led protest movement.
PoliticsSerbia Inaugurates New Factory to Assemble Advanced Israeli-Made Drones
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic inaugurated a new facility to assemble advanced Israeli-made drones, aiming to supply both the Serbian military and foreign armed forces.
PoliticsFormer Kosovo President Hashim Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for War Crimes
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a war crimes tribunal for offenses committed during the 1990s conflict with Serbia.
PoliticsEU Condemns Serbian Ministers for Attending Funeral of Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladic
Top EU leaders have condemned senior Serbian officials for attending the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, warning that the event undermines Serbia's path to European Union membership.
PoliticsState Honors for Ratko Mladic Spark Outrage and Raise Questions About International Justice
The state-honored funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed debate over the lasting impact of international justice.
MiscellaneousThousands Gather in Serbia for the Funeral of Ratko Mladic
Thousands of people attend the funeral of Ratko Mladic in Serbia, as captured in a recent video.
PoliticsSerbia Calls Early Parliamentary Elections Amid Mounting Pressure and Protests Against President Aleksandar Vucic
Serbia's government has proposed dissolving parliament to hold early elections in late October, as President Aleksandar Vucic faces mounting pressure from persistent anticorruption protests.
PoliticsEU Enlargement Chief Cancels Serbia Trip Following State Honors for Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladic
EU enlargement chief Marta Kos has cancelled her trip to Serbia after the country received the body of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic with military honors and planned a state funeral.
Breaking NewsSerbia Holds Full Military Honors for Mladic as Body Arrives Amid Regional Developments
The body of Mladic has arrived in Serbia to receive full military honours, as captured in a short video.