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world3 days ago•4 min saved

Belgrade anti-government rally ends in street clashes

Thousands gathered in Belgrade for a large anti-government protest led by university students calling for early elections and the rule of law. The rally began peacefully but clashes erupted between demonstrators and riot police as flares, rocks and bottles were hurled and officers used pepper spray to disperse them; authorities blocked routes and trains were canceled to deter travel. The demonstrations underscore ongoing dissent against President Aleksandar Vucic and concerns about democratic backsliding and governance in Serbia.

via CBS News|

#anti-government #belgrade #protests

world3 days ago•3 min saved

Student-led mass rally in Belgrade pushes Serbia toward early elections

Thousands of student-led protesters filled Belgrade to demand early elections and a transparent probe into the Novi Sad rail disaster of 2024 as anti-government demonstrations broaden, with President Aleksandar Vucic signaling elections could occur between September and November; clashes with police erupted, trains were canceled, and protesters vow to push for change amid Serbia's EU bid.

via Al Jazeera|

#belgrade #elections #protests

world3 days ago•41 min saved

Belgrade Anti-Government Rally Sparks Clashes with Police

Thousands gathered in Belgrade to protest the government, demanding resignations and reforms; confrontations with police erupted as authorities moved to disperse the crowd, underscoring growing political tensions in Serbia.

via Yahoo|

#anti-government #belgrade #police-clashes

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Half-Ton WWII Bomb Discovered at Belgrade Construction Site

A 1,000-pound WWII-era U.S.-made bomb was safely removed from a construction site in Belgrade, Serbia, near residential and commercial areas, and will be destroyed at a military training ground. The discovery highlights ongoing risks of unexploded ordnance from past conflicts, with similar finds reported in various countries recently.

via CBS News|

#belgrade #construction-site #serbia

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Serbia Approves Controversial Trump-Linked Hotel Project in Belgrade

Serbia's parliament approved a law enabling Jared Kushner's firm to develop a controversial luxury hotel and apartment complex on a symbolic site in Belgrade, despite protests, legal challenges, and opposition criticism, amid efforts to strengthen US relations.

via BBC|

#belgrade #controversy #kushner

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Serbia's Military Parade Highlights Growing Defense and Foreign Policy Stance

Serbia held its largest military parade in Belgrade, showcasing a variety of domestically produced and internationally supplied weapons, including tanks, missile systems, and fighter jets, as a display of national strength and sovereignty amid its balancing act between EU integration and foreign arms partnerships.

via Euronews.com|

#arms-deals #belgrade #eu-aspirations

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Mass protests in Serbia demand justice and political change

Tens of thousands of protesters in Serbia, including students and opposition groups, marched in Belgrade and other towns demanding snap elections, blaming government corruption for a railway station collapse that killed 16 people, and calling for political change to oust President Vucic and his party.

via Reuters|

#belgrade #corruption #railway-disaster

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Serbian protests escalate as police use tear gas against demonstrators

Serbia's police used teargas and crowd control vehicles to disperse anti-government protesters in Belgrade and other towns, marking a significant escalation in ongoing protests sparked by a railway station disaster and allegations of corruption, with tensions rising and injuries reported.

via Reuters|

#belgrade #police #protests

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Massive Protests Erupt in Belgrade Against Serbia's Government

Serbian police clashed with anti-government protesters in Belgrade, highlighting ongoing political unrest in the country.

via politico.eu|

#anti-government #belgrade #clash

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Serbian Citizens Rally for Snap Elections Amidst Student Protests

Tens of thousands of Serbian students and protesters gathered in Belgrade demanding snap elections and an end to President Vucic's 12-year rule, amid accusations of corruption and media suppression, with Vucic blaming foreign powers for the unrest.

via Reuters|

#belgrade #protests #serbia

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Russian Chef and Putin Critic Alexei Zimin Found Dead in Belgrade Hotel

Russian TV chef Alexei Zimin, known for his criticism of President Putin and his London restaurant Zima, was found dead in a Belgrade hotel. Serbian authorities reported no suspicious circumstances, with an autopsy and toxicology report pending. Zimin, who had been exiled in the UK, was in Serbia to promote his book 'Anglomania.' His death has left colleagues and friends in shock, as he was last seen in good spirits.

via BBC.com|

#alexei-zimin #belgrade #putin-critic

obituary1 year ago•5 min saved

Outspoken Russian Chef and Putin Critic Found Dead in Belgrade

Renowned Russian journalist, chef, and restauranteur Alexey Zimin, known for transforming Moscow's culinary landscape, has died in a Belgrade hotel. Zimin, who moved to the UK in 2015, was a prominent figure in Russian media, serving as editor-in-chief for GQ and Gourmet, and hosting a cooking show until it was canceled due to his anti-war stance on social media. His death marks the end of an era for many who saw him as a symbol of a bygone Moscow.

via Meduza|

#alexey-zimin #anti-war-activism #belgrade

politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

"Serbian Protests Escalate as Opposition and Students Decry Election Results Amidst Accusations of Western Influence"

Tens of thousands protested in Belgrade against alleged vote fraud in the recent Serbian elections, calling for the EU to scrutinize the government's actions more closely. The protests, reminiscent of the 1990s demonstrations against Slobodan Milošević, have been ongoing since the December 17 vote, with accusations of voter manipulation and police confrontations. Opposition figures, including a hunger-striking politician, have called for the election results to be overturned, while students and other activists continue to demonstrate against the erosion of democratic norms.

via POLITICO Europe|

##aleksandarvucic #belgrade

politicsworld-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Mass Protests Erupt in Serbia Over Claims of Election Fraud and External Influence"

Thousands of people protested in Belgrade against alleged electoral fraud following the December 17 elections, where President Aleksandar Vucic's party claimed victory. Opposition groups and international observers noted irregularities, and the protests, led by students and opposition leaders, are demanding annulment of the results and new elections. The largest rally yet saw the participation of opposition leader Marinika Tepic, who ended her hunger strike. Protesters are seeking EU facilitation and an independent investigation into the election process.

via FRANCE 24 English|

##aleksandarvucic #belgrade

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Minnesota's bid for 2027 World Expo falls to Serbia and France.

Minnesota lost its bid to host the 2027 World Expo to Belgrade, Serbia, which received 81 votes. The three-month-long event was expected to bring in 14 million visitors and create 33,000 jobs. Minnesota came in third, beating out Phuket in Thailand and San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina. The event would have been the first-ever Expo focused on global health and wellness.

via KSTP|

#belgrade #business #global-health