US EditionAfter cycling to France, Serbia’s protesting students run to Brussels to stir EU attention
- More than 20 students began a nearly 2,000-kilometer run from Novi Sad to Brussels to raise awareness about corruption in Serbia and the need for the rule of law, a journey expected to last 18 days.
- The students started their run from the now-closed central railway station in Novi Sad, which has historical significance due to a recent deadly event that led to nationwide protests.
- Nikola Kojcin stated, "It's going to be really hard, but we'll make it, we have to make it," emphasizing the students' determination to carry their message to the EU.
- The students aim to deliver a letter to EU officials, reminding them that democratic values should be upheld, particularly in light of the deep political and social crisis in Serbia.
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Revolutionary crisis in Serbia
Since the collapse of the Novi Sad station canopy on 1 November 2024, which killed 16 people, occupations, blockades and protests led by students have been organised across Serbia. This calamity, caused by corruption, sparked a wave of indignation throughout the country. At the time of writing this article in April, over a million people across Serbia have taken part and voiced their support for the students’ demands. Demonstrations are being he…
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After cycling to France, Serbia's protesting students run to Brussels to stir EU attention
After cycling all the way to France, Serbia’s protesting students have embarked on a new endeavor — a 1,200-mile run to Brussels aimed at drawing European Union attention to their months-long struggle against corruption and for the rule of law in the Balkan country.
Students in Serbia Demonstrate Against Online Lessons for Mass Protests
Online lessons as a means against student protests - this is what students accuse the Serbian authorities of doing and, therefore, led demonstrations with thousands of people on Saturday. "Online lessons are not a solution and unacceptable", the students explained before the protest rallies in Novi Sad. From all parts of the country, high school students travelled to the city, many of them had already arrived on foot on Friday evening or by bike…
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