Tensions mount ahead of a pro-government rally in Serbia to counter massive student protests

Under the pressure of the ongoing protests against his government, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic organized an area demonstration in Belgrade on Saturday. With his new movement, he wanted to give the country "new energy".

With a major rally in Belgrade, President Aleksandar Vučić responded to the protests against his government that had lasted for weeks. Thousands of supporters gathered, Vučić announced a new political movement.

We will not have a transitional government, but an honest Serbian government, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday as part of a three-day protest rally. In his address, he also dealt with political opponents and protesters and urged them to dialogue.

A huge pro-government rally in Belgrade, in response to the anti-corruption student protests that are shaking the seat of power. President Aleksandar Vucic wanted to show that he still has support. Thousands of people were brought in by bus from Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia.

About 55,000 people took to the streets of Belgrade on Saturday to participate in a rally in support of President Aleksandar Vucic, whose grip on power has been threatened for months by...

Serbia's president calls for 'order' after student protests

The large anti-corruption protests, which began after a deadly train station canopy collapse last year, have challenged the right-wing populist Aleksandar Vucic's rule.