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President Aleksandar Vučić announced he may step down and suggested holding presidential and parliamentary elections together. The move could see Prime Minister Ana Brnabić assume the presidency on Sept. 27, according to local reports.
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Serbian authorities recorded all one‑off assistance payments and said wages and pensions will rise on Dec. 1. President Aleksandar Vučić and Finance Minister Sasa Mali framed the measures as overdue compensation for retirees and public‑sector workers.
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An archive of public gatherings released an estimate of attendance at the pre‑election Studentska lista rally, prompting sharp political disagreement. The disputed figures highlight the contentious atmosphere surrounding Serbia's upcoming national elections.
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A large blaze engulfed parts of Novi Sad on September 10, prompting the deployment of every fire unit in Serbia. The incident comes amid a spate of 44 nationwide fires and a snap election scheduled for Oct. 25.
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Thousands gathered in Belgrade as Ratko Mladić received a full‑military funeral, drawing senior government figures and sparking protests. The ceremony has ignited fierce debate within Serbia and condemnation abroad.
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Aleksandar Vučić announced that Serbia will hold snap parliamentary elections within days and that he intends to run for prime minister. The move comes amid lingering political divisions and a renewed focus on Serbia's historical legacy and regional economic ties.
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Serbian authorities have announced extraordinary parliamentary elections for 25 October 2024, turning the vote into the country's dominant political story. The election will test the ruling administration’s grip on power amid a fragmented opposition.
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The government’s dismissal of senior university officials and alleged interference in academic appointments have sparked a controversy over the use of the Shanghai ranking to pressure the University of Belgrade. Opposition figures and citizen groups say the moves threaten academic independence and tarnish Serbia’s reputation abroad.
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Eleven demonstrators were arrested in Valjevo as students marked the one‑year anniversary of a disputed police crackdown. Authorities say the detainees were held for weapons and personal identification documents.
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Forest fires across western Serbia have burned thousands of hectares, left 12 villages without electricity and water, and prompted a military and civilian response amid a record‑heat summer. Authorities face a critical shortage of firefighters while modernising water infrastructure elsewhere.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Belgrade for his first trip to a Russian‑aligned state, drawing a protest statement signed by 100 individuals accusing President Aleksandar Vučić of hosting "the head of the Kyiv regime." The visit spotlights Serbia's precarious diplomatic balancing act between Moscow and Kyiv.
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Aleksandar Vučić’s leadership is under intensified scrutiny as opposition figures accuse him of authoritarian tactics and nationalist exploitation. Tensions are spilling over into neighbouring Montenegro, Kosovo and Croatia, prompting fears of broader Balkan instability.