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Authorities have carried out arrests in Novi Sad and Kraljevo, targeting individuals suspected of planning disturbances on the upcoming election day. This move follows concerns raised by SRCE, who requested guarantees from the government that a state of emergency or ban on peaceful gatherings would not be declared in the final days of the campaign, citing statements from Vladimir Orlić, Director of the Security Intelligence Agency, and Ana Brnabić, acting President of Serbia. Meanwhile, new allegations of election irregularities have emerged, with KRIK uncovering voter registration manipulations in Vienna, where a baker allegedly prepared votes for Aleksandar Vučić, former President of Serbia who is now running for Prime Minister. A family is also seeking justice for a death that occurred eight months ago, alleging that the investigation is being stalled until after the elections to protect those involved. Additional developments include CINS releasing car conversation recordings related to the abduction of an activist, and the discovery of Pegasus spyware on the phones of a university rector and associates of the prosecutor's office, with no institutional response. Dusan Bajatovic, General Manager of Srbijagas, is facing court over serious charges and drunk driving.

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Authorities have initiated arrests in Novi Sad and Kraljevo, suspecting individuals of planning disturbances on election day. This action comes amidst political tensions, with the SRCE party requesting assurances that the government will not declare a state of emergency or ban peaceful gatherings in the lead-up to the elections, citing concerns based on statements from high-ranking officials.

Nova: RTS: Arrests underway in Novi Sad and Kraljevo for alleged election day unrest…

Authorities are conducting arrests in Novi Sad and Kraljevo on suspicion of planning disturbances on election day.

Vreme: Arrests in Novi Sad over alleged plot for election day riots

In Novi Sad, an operation is underway to arrest a group suspected of planning to cause unrest in Belgrade on the day of the parliamentary elections.

N1: Raids and arrests in Novi Sad and Kraljevo on suspicion of planning election…

RTS reports that arrests are underway in Novi Sad and Kraljevo due to suspicions of planning disturbances on election day.

Vreme: Srbija Centar: Orlić and Brnabić are scaring citizens

SRCE has requested that the authorities guarantee that they will not declare a state of emergency or ban peaceful gatherings in the final days of the campaign, citing statements from the BIA director and representatives.

Allegations of election irregularities have surfaced, with KRIK reporting voter registration manipulations in Vienna, where a baker allegedly prepared votes for Aleksandar Vučić. Separately, a family is seeking justice for a death, claiming the investigation is being stalled until after the elections to protect those involved, raising concerns about judicial interference during the election period.

N1: (VIDEO) Baker kneads votes for Vučić in Vienna: KRIK reveals manipulations…

KRIK has uncovered manipulations concerning voter registration in Vienna, where a baker allegedly prepared votes for Vučić.

Nova: Nothing will be done until after the elections to avoid harming their people…

A family is seeking justice for Marko, who died eight months ago after tonsil surgery, with allegations that the investigation is being stalled until after the elections to protect those involved.

Danas: Ruling Party's Campaign Video Under Scrutiny for Controversial Content

Criticism is raised regarding the SNS party's new campaign video, which allegedly uses themes of 'The Storm' operation, hormone therapy for children, and voter intimidation.

Concerns over surveillance and media freedom continue to mount, with Pegasus spyware discovered on the phones of a university rector and associates of the prosecutor's office, yet institutions have failed to respond. This comes as employees from several media outlets protested against ownership changes, asserting the importance of truth, and Reporters Without Borders stated that Serbia is nearing the final stage of media subjugation. Additionally, CINS released recordings related to the…

N1: Surveillance without punishment: Pegasus found in phones of rector and…

Pegasus spyware was discovered in the phones of a university rector and associates of the prosecutor's office, yet institutions have not responded.

Insajder: At Least 16 People in Serbia Targeted by Spyware This Year; Citizen Lab Warns…

Citizen Lab reports that at least 16 individuals in Serbia have been targeted by spyware this year, and warns that the number could increase, with concerns raised about Pegasus and the Rector of the University of Belgrade.

N1: 'You buy media, but you cannot buy the truth': Protest by employees of N1…

Employees from N1, Nova, Danas, Radar, and Forbes protested against media ownership changes, asserting that truth cannot be bought.

N1: Pavol Salaj (RSF): Serbia is entering the final phase of media enslavement

Pavol Salaj of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) states that Serbia is nearing the final stage of media subjugation.

N1: CINS publishes car conversation recordings during the abduction of a Zbor…

CINS has released recordings of conversations from a car during the abduction of an activist from Zbor Rakovica.

Danas: Activist's Alleged Abduction in Resnik: CINS Releases Car Conversation…

CINS has released recordings of conversations from a car related to the alleged abduction of an activist in Resnik.

Dusan Bajatovic, the General Manager of Srbijagas and a member of the Socialist Party of Serbia, is currently in court facing serious criminal charges and an accusation of driving under the influence. In a separate development, Marinika Tepic, a representative of European Serbia, announced a comprehensive anti-corruption initiative, codenamed 'Tornado,' to be implemented immediately following a change in government.

Danas: Bajatovic Faces Court Over Serious Charges and Drunk Driving

Dusan Bajatovic is in court, accused of a serious criminal offense and driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Danas: Tepic Announces Anti-Corruption Action Post-Government Change

Evropska Srbija representative Marinika Tepic announced an anti-corruption action, codenamed 'Tornado', to be implemented immediately after a change in government.

Insajder: Tepić (European Serbia): Immediate Action Against High-Level Corruption After…

Marinika Tepić of European Serbia calls for immediate action against high-level corruption involving state officials once there is a change in government.

Serbia has accelerated the construction of pipelines for the transit of American gas, a project that has been ongoing for several years and has now received its first pipes. This move, however, has been met with a lack of enthusiasm from the European Union regarding Serbia's choice of American partners.

Vreme: Serbia rapidly builds pipelines for US gas, EU not pleased

Serbia has received its first pipes for the transit of American gas, a project that has been ongoing for years and has now accelerated. The European Union is not enthusiastic about Serbia's choice of American partners.

Discussions on Serbia's economy include an exploration of how Nobel Prize-winning research might apply to local economic challenges, such as persistent price increases despite central bank actions and the impact of government aid. Separately, Ivica Dačić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, asserted that political stability in Serbia is unattainable without the Socialist Party of Serbia, while a report captured the opinions of Novi Sad residents on crucial issues ahead of…

Insajder: Nobel Prize Economics Research: Can it be Applied to Serbia's Economy?

This story explores why price increases don't stop when the central bank raises interest rates, the impact of government aid on living standards, and the unintended consequences of economic stimulus measures in Serbia, referencing research by Nobel laureates.

Insajder: Dačić: No Political Stability Without SPS

Ivica Dačić states that political stability in Serbia cannot be achieved without the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS).

Insajder: Citizens' Voice: What Matters to Novi Sad Residents Before the Elections?

This report captures the opinions and priorities of residents in Novi Sad regarding the upcoming elections, highlighting what issues are important to them.

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