On Saturday, December 16, 2023, large protests erupted in Belgrade with around 107,000 participants stemming from outrage over the collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy that resulted in the deaths of 15 people. This gathering, characterized by diverse participants including farmers and military veterans, highlights a serious public demand for accountability from the government. Allegations regarding the renovation process, involving Chinese companies and the ruling Progressive Party, have further fueled public skepticism and anger, marking this protest as one of the largest since the fall of Slobodan Milosevic in 2000.
Protesters in Belgrade demand accountability for the tragic deaths of 15 individuals due to the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse, amidst wider calls for government reform.
Thousands gathered in Belgrade from various groups, including students and military veterans, marking this as potentially the largest protest in Serbia since the fall of Milosevic in 2000.
The protests highlight longstanding discontent with the Serbian government's handling of public safety and the dubious circumstances surrounding the renovation of the train station.
As estimated by the Interior Ministry, around 107,000 protesters participated in the march, signaling a significant mobilization against the ruling Progressive Party and demands for justice.
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