Mass protests in Serbia intensified following the deadly collapse of a train station roof last year, which killed 16 and sparked allegations of corruption. Thousands demonstrated, particularly in Novi Sad, where they vandalized the offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party, shouting against President Vucic and demanding early elections. Clashes occurred in Belgrade, prompting police to use tear gas as confrontations escalated. Vucic responded with threats of more arrests and claimed the protests were funded by foreign adversaries, lacking any presented evidence.
Protests erupted following the tragic collapse of a train station roof last year, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people and widespread anger over political corruption in infrastructure projects.
As demonstrators in Novi Sad vandalized offices of the governing Serbian Progressive Party, chants of 'He is finished' echoed, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vucic and rising calls for early elections.
In Belgrade, violent confrontations occurred between protesters and supporters of Vucic's party, resulting in police intervening with tear gas to manage the escalating situation in the capital.
President Vucic announced plans for a crackdown on protesters, labeling them as instigators of violence and asserting that the protests were influenced by foreign entities, although no evidence was provided.
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