US EditionSerbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade
- On June 28, 2025, Serbian police confronted tens of thousands of demonstrators in Belgrade who were calling for early elections and an end to President Aleksandar Vucic's long-standing 12-year leadership.
- The protests were triggered by nearly eight months of student-led strikes following the tragic November 1, 2024, incident in which the roof of the Novi Sad railway station gave way, resulting in 16 fatalities amid widespread allegations of government corruption and neglect.
- At the St Vitus Day rally, a student encouraged attendees to seize their own freedom, while chants of “We want elections!” highlighted calls for democratic reform.
- President Vucic, whose party controls 156 out of 250 seats in parliament, denounced the protesters as violent agitators connected to foreign interference and vowed to protect the country and hold those responsible accountable.
- The clashes and protests highlight deep dissatisfaction with Vucic’s government, which has refused calls for snap elections and faces ongoing allegations of corruption, media suppression, and ties to organized crime.
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A large group of citizens gathered in front of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade to protest against the arrest of students. The crowd chanted "resign", "arrest Vučić", "release them all" and whistled. There is also a reinforced police presence in front of the court. Traffic is blocked in several streets in the city center.
Thousands of anti-government protesters block several avenues in Belgrade during the night of Sunday to Monday, following a giant rally to demand early elections.
Arrests and injuries have occurred in the case of protests critical of the government in Belgrade
Serbian police clash with protesters demanding snap polls
Serbian police on Saturday evening clashed with anti-government protesters demanding snap elections and an end to the 12-year rule of President Aleksandar Vucic. Police deployed scores of officers in riot gear around government buildings, parliament and nearby Pionirski Park, where throngs of Vucic's backers from across the country gathered in a counter-protest. After the protest ended at around 10 p.m. (2000 GMT), some protesters who wanted to …
In Serbia's capital, after a grand demo, there were conflicts and arrests. Head of State Aleksandar Vučić does not want to show mercy.
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