In November 2024, a series of mass protests began in Novi Sad following the railway station canopy collapse in the city, which left 15 people dead and two severely injured. As of 2 February 2025, the protests have spread to 200 cities and towns in Serbia [42] and are ongoing. The protest are being led by university students who demand accountability for the canopy collapse.

Feb 2, 2025 · In May 2023, when Serbia was rocked by two mass shootings, people protested the country’s “culture of violence.” There were more demonstrations after a disputed election later that year, with...

2 days ago · The protests have struck a chord in graft-plagued Serbia, where few citizens feel that state institutions are working in the public interest. Many believe that the canopy collapse was the result of government corruption linked to a large infrastructure project …

Jan 17, 2025 · Tens of thousands of protesters led by university students have held a noisy rally outside Serbia’s state television headquarters in Belgrade to protest what they called the broadcaster’s pro-government bias.

Dec 22, 2024 · BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tens of thousands of people streamed into a central square in Serbia’s capital on Sunday for a rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, whose tight grip on power has been challenged by weeks of street protests led by university students.

In May 2023, a series of mass protests began in Belgrade and other locations in Serbia, following a school shooting in Belgrade and a spree shooting near Mladenovac and Smederevo.

Dec 25, 2023 · Police in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, have used tear gas to disperse crowds protesting over alleged fraud in last week's general election. They intervened after some of the crowd outside the city...

Dec 22, 2024 · Tens of thousands of Serbians have gathered in the capital Belgrade to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which they blame for a...

3 days ago · President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest political crisis in more than a decade of rule. By Andrew Higgins Reporting ...

Dec 11, 2024 · New CIVICUS report says authorities in Serbia responded to protests against lithium mining project and over railway station disaster in Novi Sad with 'increased repression'.