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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.
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The National Assembly voted to reject a no‑confidence motion, sustaining the ruling cabinet led by Prime Minister Ana Brnabić. Opposition figures criticized the outcome, while the vote took place amid a severe heatwave and ongoing economic disputes.
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Serbia’s parliament convened an emergency sitting to debate a no‑confidence vote against the ruling government. The session, marked by sharp partisan accusations, comes amid broader political tension over Kosovo and upcoming wage negotiations.
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Aleksandar Vučić said medicine prices will be reduced from August 1 and one‑time aid will start being paid on September 14. The United States also announced a temporary suspension of tariffs on Serbian goods.