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Serbia: Belgrade local vote called, pressure claims — FrontPages.eu, September 13, 2026

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President Aleksandar Vučić has called for early elections in the center of Belgrade, a move that comes amidst new revelations of alleged severe pressure from the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) on state employees to secure votes. These allegations include threats of dismissal and reassignment for those who do not guarantee electoral support. Meanwhile, public scrutiny is intensifying over the EXPO 2027 project, with citizens expressing skepticism about its transparency and future benefits. This concern is coupled with a recent report indicating a decline in Serbian students' performance on the 2025 PISA tests, falling below the OECD average in key subjects. In other developments, the prosecution has provided an update on the investigation into a 'sound incident' that occurred 18 months ago during a large protest in Belgrade. On a positive note, a young tennis player from Belgrade achieved an incredible feat by winning the US Open junior championship.

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President Aleksandar Vučić has called early elections for the center of Belgrade. Concurrently, new revelations allege severe pressure from the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) on employees of the Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ), including threats of dismissal and reassignment, to secure votes. Opposition leader Dragan Đilas, President of the Party of Freedom and Justice, sarcastically congratulated President Vučić and Vojislav Šešelj, President of the Serbian Radical Party, on what he…

Nova: Revelations: SNS's Severe Pressure on RGZ Employees, Threats of Firing for…

The article reveals severe pressure from the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) on employees of the Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ), including threats of dismissal and reassignment for those who do not guarantee votes.

N1: Serbian President Calls Early Elections for Center of Belgrade, Agreement…

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has called for early elections in the center of Belgrade, with an agreement on the election name reached 10 minutes later in Novi Beograd.

N1: Djilas Congratulates Vučić and Šešelj on "Official Electoral Unification"

Opposition leader Dragan Đilas commented on the political landscape, sarcastically congratulating President Vučić and Vojislav Šešelj on what he described as their official electoral unification.

Insajder: Will electricity prices increase before the elections? Price adjustment with…

A price adjustment for electricity with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been agreed upon for October, though the state-owned power company EPS has not yet submitted a formal request, raising questions about potential price hikes before the upcoming elections.

Nova: Radio for Vučić, Questioned in Belgrade, Sought by Israel: Ajnhorn Appears in…

Srulik Ajnhorn, who allegedly worked for Vučić, was questioned in Belgrade and is reportedly sought by Israel, has appeared at a ceremony in Ljubljana.

The "Student List" is actively collecting signatures across Serbia, with reports of significant public turnout in various locations, including Niš. Dramaturg Željko Hubač, a candidate, announced that the submission of the student election list to the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) is expected on Monday. The list is said to comprise professionally accomplished individuals, including university professors. Separately, the 'European Serbia' coalition garnered significant support in…

N1: Student Election List Submission Deadline Approaches

Hubač announced the expected timeline for the submission of the student election list to the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK), indicating a key procedural step in the electoral process.

Nova: RIK Head Announces Student List Submission Deadline

RIK (Republic Electoral Commission) head Hubač stated when the student list is expected to be submitted, noting it comprises professionally accomplished individuals.

Nova: Citizens Line Up Across Serbia for Student List Signatures

Large turnout of citizens signing the student list was observed across Serbia, with lines forming in various locations.

Danas: Students: Signature Collection in Niš Continues Today at Three Locations…

Student activists are actively collecting signatures in Niš, reporting success from their protests.

Danas: Over 400 Kragujevčani Supported 'European Serbia' Coalition; Academic Dušan…

The 'European Serbia' coalition garnered significant support in Kragujevac, with over 400 citizens signing their petition, including prominent academic Dušan Teodorović.

Public skepticism is growing regarding the transparency and costs associated with the EXPO 2027 project, with an article questioning why citizens are distrustful and who is accountable for this perception. Separately, the prosecution has provided an update on the investigation into a "sound incident" that occurred 18 months ago during a large protest in Belgrade.

N1: Skepticism Over EXPO 2027: Who is Responsible for Public Distrust?

This article questions the transparency and costs associated with the EXPO 2027 project in Serbia, exploring why citizens are skeptical about its future benefits and who is accountable for this public perception.

Nova: 18 Months Since Sound Incident at Belgrade Protest: Investigation Status…

The prosecution has provided an update on the investigation into a sound incident that occurred 18 months ago during a large protest in Belgrade.

Fifteen-year-old students in Serbia achieved weaker results on the 2025 PISA testing cycle compared to the previous one, falling below the OECD average in mathematics, reading literacy, and natural sciences. This raises significant concerns about the educational system's effectiveness in preparing students for the future.

Insajder: Education in Serbia is marginalized: Why Serbian students perform worse on…

Fifteen-year-old students in Serbia achieved weaker results on the 2025 PISA testing cycle compared to the previous one, falling below the OECD average in mathematics, reading literacy, and natural sciences, raising concerns about the educational system's effectiveness in preparing students for…

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