Recent protests in Serbia saw tens of thousands block bridges in Novi Sad. In a surprising move, state-controlled Radio Television Serbia began to cover the demonstrations, shifting from its usual loyalty to President Aleksandar Vucic's narrative that denounced opposition voices. The Serbian Progressive Party expressed outrage, claiming the broadcaster violated journalistic standards by reporting neutrally. This shift hints at a growing public dissent against government control over media and discontent with longstanding governance, as the protests mark a significant challenge to Vucic's authority amid ongoing public grievances.
Radio Television Serbia, long a propaganda bullhorn for President Aleksandar Vucic, had suddenly shifted gears and put protests in Novi Sad atop its news bulletins.
The Serbian Progressive Party complained in an unusual statement late Saturday about the scandalous reporting by the broadcaster, saying it grossly abused the journalistic profession.
Control of the media has been a central pillar of Serbia's system under Mr. Vucic, allowing him to weather multiple rounds of protests.
Students and other Serbian citizens in Novi Sad on Saturday during a demonstration organized to mark fatalities three months earlier at a train station in the city.
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