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Miroslav Kurak, the former state security agent tried in absentia for the murder of journalist Slavko Ćuruvija, has reportedly reappeared in Belgrade. After years of absence supposedly spent hunting in Africa, his return was marked by a collision in a Mercedes G-Class in the Karaburma district. It is a striking return to the capital for a man long considered beyond the reach of the Serbian courts.
Election week has descended into a row over airtime and credentials. The N1 network refused to host President Aleksandar Vučić for a campaign slot, prompting the government to label the decision fascist; the SNS has not said if it will send a substitute. Meanwhile, columns of students from Novi Sad are marching on Belgrade to join a final rally. Support has come from abroad, with basketball coach Saša Đorđević sending a message from Istanbul suggesting the students deserve more than the generations that came before them.
The campaign's fairness remains a matter of interpretation. Monitoring by BIRODI suggests national broadcasters have functioned largely as a promotional arm for the ruling list. Elsewhere, the film industry has filed a criminal complaint against the culture minister, Nikola Selaković, alleging his actions have caused material damage to the sector.
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Miroslav Kurak, a former member of the Serbian State Security (DB) who was accused in absentia of the murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija, has reportedly returned to Serbia and was involved in a car accident in Karaburma while allegedly driving a G-Class vehicle.
Nova:
Accused of Curuvija's Murder in Serbia, Allegedly Hunted Game in Africa…
A former member of the Serbian DB, who was accused in absentia of the murder of Slavko Curuvija, has reportedly returned to Serbia after allegedly hunting in Africa and was involved in an accident with a G-Class vehicle.
Nova:
Who is Miroslav Kurak, Former DB Member Involved in Karaburma Accident? Tried…
Miroslav Kurak, a former member of the DB, who was involved in a car accident in Karaburma and was allegedly driving a G-Class vehicle, was tried in absentia for the murder of Slavko Curuvija.
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N1 television announced its refusal to host former President Aleksandar Vučić, who is leading the "Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia" electoral list, during a slot intended for the list's presentation, citing his long-standing relationship with the newsroom. Mr. Vučić and Ana Brnabić, the acting President of Serbia and President of the National Assembly, called the decision "fascist".
Vreme:
N1 Refused to Let Vučić Represent 'United Serbia': 'Fascist Decision,'…
N1 television announced it will not host Aleksandar Vučić during the slot intended for the 'United Serbia' list presentation due to his long-standing relationship with the newsroom. Vučić and Brnabić called the decision 'fascist,' and the SNS has not stated if another representative will be…
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Students from Novi Sad are converging on Belgrade for a final rally of the Student List scheduled for October 22nd, a movement that evokes past protests against the government. Zlatko Kokanović, a member of the Students' List, discussed potential election outcomes, while Dr. Katarina Stanković of the 'Student List - Students are Winning' coalition expressed confidence in a victory. Basketball coach Saša Đorđević also sent a message of support to the students.
Danas:
Interview with Zlatko Kokanović (Students' List): What if both students and…
An interview with Zlatko Kokanović of the Students' List discusses potential outcomes of elections where both students and the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) might claim victory, and explores how the 'Jadar' lithium project will be halted.
Vreme:
'Victory Calls': Students from Novi Sad Also March to Belgrade
Columns of students are converging on Belgrade for the final rally of the Student List on October 22nd. The march evokes feelings from 2025 when a similar movement traversed Serbia and shook the regime of Aleksandar Vučić.
Vreme:
Saša Đorđević to Students: You Deserve More Than All of Us
Saša Đorđević sends a message of support to students from Istanbul, recalling Partizan's 1992 European trophy and urging them to 'touch a brighter sky, you deserve it... much more than all of us before you.'
Insajder:
Dr. Stanković (Student List) Confident of Election Victory, Cites Polls and…
Dr. Katarina Stanković of the 'Student List - Students are Winning' coalition expressed confidence in winning the upcoming elections, attributing it to poll results and the importance of high voter turnout for defending the results.
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The Bureau for Social Research (BIRODI) has criticized national television broadcasters for allegedly using the election campaign primarily to promote former President Aleksandar Vučić's political list. This comes as research indicates a turnout exceeding 63% is crucial for the upcoming elections.
Danas:
BIRODI: National TV channels turned the election campaign into a promotion for…
The Bureau for Social Research (BIRODI) criticizes national television broadcasters for allegedly using the election campaign primarily to promote Aleksandar Vučić's political list.
Nova:
Turnout Over 63% Key for Sunday's Elections: 4.3 Million Mentioned as Magic…
Research indicates that a turnout exceeding 63% is crucial for the upcoming Sunday elections, with 4.3 million voters seen as a significant figure, and the article provides a comparison to the 2023 election turnout.
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Political analysts Bojan Pajtić, a professor at the University of Novi Sad Faculty of Law, and Dragan Popović, director of the Policy Center, are discussing potential post-election developments after October 25th. Discussions include questions surrounding the transfer of power following a student victory, the acceptance of results after a ruling party victory, and the possibility of a new phase of political crisis in case of a disputed outcome.
Vreme:
What Awaits Us After October 25th
A student victory raises questions about the transfer of power, the SNS victory raises questions about accepting results, and a disputed outcome signals a new phase of political crisis. Bojan Pajtić and Dragan Popović discuss potential post-election developments and the nature of change.
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Serbia's film industry has filed a criminal complaint against Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković, citing potential material damage caused by his actions. This development follows previous reports of Selaković facing charges of abuse of office.
Vreme:
Miloš Škundrić: Serbia's Film Industry Files Criminal Complaint Against…
The text discusses the potential material damage caused by actions against Serbia's film industry, prompting a criminal complaint against Selaković.
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An investigation claims that 1,250 state employees are allegedly using their official work hours to operate as bots for the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), a practice reportedly funded by taxpayers.
N1:
State Employees Allegedly Working as SNS Bots on State Time
An investigation reveals that 1,250 individuals, employed by the state, allegedly use their official work hours to operate as bots for the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), a practice funded by taxpayers.
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