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A detainee, Dalibor Dragijević, has died after reportedly suffering severe injuries from brutal torture at a police station in Bor, an incident that has led to the arrest of eight members of the Police Directorate (UKP) and raised questions about potential cover-ups. Separately, the director of Zabela prison was arrested following a police intervention that uncovered an alleged SNS call center operating within the prison, where cigarettes were also found. In other developments, Predrag Vuletić, the Provincial Secretary for Social Policy, Demography and Gender Equality, and his associate have been detained for up to 30 days on suspicion of abusing their official position in the allocation of housing subsidies. The National Bank of Serbia has fined the authorized exchange office Alta Group with 250 million dinars, while an economic analyst has discussed the shortage of euros and the Alta Bank case. President Aleksandar Vučić has warned about the potential closure of the Smederevo steel mill, raising economic concerns. The media landscape is also seeing shifts, with N1 and Nova S joining Telekom's offering, a move that has been described as closing an expensive circle after years of conflict. Additionally, media mogul Dragan Šolak has reportedly exited the media business to focus on football. A criminal complaint has been filed against Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski, the Minister of Labour, Employment, Veteran, and Social Policy, by the Trade Union of Social Protection Employees.

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Dalibor Dragijević died after allegedly suffering brutal torture, including injuries to his ears, testicles, and feet, at a police station in Bor. This incident has led to the arrest of eight members of the Police Directorate (UKP) in connection with the case, prompting questions about potential cover-ups. Separately, the director of Zabela prison was arrested following a police intervention that reportedly uncovered an SNS call center operating within the facility, where cigarettes were also…

Nova: Brutal Torture in Bor Police Station Leads to Death; Official Initially…

Dalibor Dragijević died after suffering severe injuries, including bruises around his ears, and injuries to his testicles and feet, allegedly sustained during torture at a police station in Bor, with the head of the police (SUK) reportedly refusing to arrest his colleagues.

N1: Arrest of Eight UKP Members in Dragijević Case: Will it be Determined Who…

Eight members of the Police Directorate (UKP) have been arrested in connection with the Dragijević case, raising questions about potential cover-ups.

Nova: SNS Call Center in Zabela Prison; Cigarettes Found as Police Entered

During a police intervention at the Zabela prison, where an SNS call center was allegedly operating, cigarettes were found, and details emerged about the events behind the prison walls, leading to the arrest of the prison director.

Predrag Vuletić, the Provincial Secretary for Social Policy, Demography and Gender Equality, and his associate have been detained for up to 30 days. They are suspected of abusing their official position by facilitating the illegal allocation of approximately 1.1 million euros (130.9 million dinars) in housing subsidies to individuals who did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Danas: Detention Up to 30 Days for Provincial Secretary and His Associate

A provincial secretary and his associate have been detained for up to 30 days.

Vreme: Detention for Vulin's Associate Predrag Vuletić

Provincial Secretary for Social Policy Predrag Vuletić is suspected of abuse of power during the allocation of housing subsidies.

The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has imposed a 250 million dinar fine on the authorized exchange office Alta Group. An economic analyst has also weighed in on the ongoing Alta Bank case and the perceived shortage of euros, suggesting that a lack of information contributes to the sense of crisis.

N1: Vasić on Euro Shortage and Alta Bank Case: 'When We Have Insufficient…

An economic analyst discusses the shortage of euros and the case of Alta Bank, suggesting that a lack of information contributes to the perceived crisis.

N1: NBS Fined Authorized Exchange Office Alta Group with 250 Million Dinars

The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has fined the authorized exchange office Alta Group with 250 million dinars.

N1 and Nova S are now part of Telekom's offering, a development that follows years of costly conflict with United Group and has reportedly cost Serbian citizens approximately two billion euros. In a related story, media mogul Dragan Šolak, founder of United Group, has announced his exit from media to focus on football.

Vreme: N1 and Nova S Join Telekom's Offer: An Expensive Circle Closes

N1 and Nova S are joining Telekom's offering after years of costly conflict with United Group, a move that has cost Serbian citizens approximately two billion euros.

Vreme: Dragan Šolak Exits Media, Focuses on Football

Rumors of media mogul Dragan Šolak launching a new portal or TV station in Serbia have been addressed; the businessman states he is no longer involved in the media and wishes to focus on football.

The Student list has called for competent prosecutor's offices to investigate allegations linking Aleksandar Vučić to criminal groups led by Šarić and Belivuk. Separately, Olenik suggests that a key priority for the newly formed government should be to dissolve the existing Security-Information Agency (BIA) and establish a new one.

Danas: Student List: Competent Prosecutor's Offices Should Investigate Allegations of…

The Student list has called for competent prosecutor's offices to investigate allegations linking President Vučić to criminal groups led by Šarić and Belivuk.

N1: Olenik: First Decision of New Government Should Be to Dissolve BIA and Form a…

A political figure suggests that the newly formed government should prioritize dissolving the existing Security-Information Agency (BIA) and establishing a new one.

Aleksandar Vučić has issued a warning about the potential closure of the Smederevo steel mill, raising questions about the realism and implications of such a scenario for the country's economy.

Danas: Vučić Warns of Possible Closure of Smederevo Steel Mill: How Realistic Is Such…

President Vučić has warned about the potential closure of the Smederevo steel mill, raising questions about the realism of such a scenario.

The Trade Union of Employees in Social Protection has filed a criminal complaint against Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski, who currently serves as the Minister of Labour, Employment, Veteran, and Social Policy.

Danas: Trade Union of Social Protection Employees Filed Criminal Complaint Against…

The Trade Union of Employees in Social Protection has filed a criminal complaint against Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski.

The chief of staff for Acting President Ana Brnabić has reportedly purchased an additional apartment valued at one million euros.

Nova: Ana Brnabić's Chief of Staff Buys Another Million-Euro Apartment

The chief of staff for Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić has purchased an additional apartment valued at one million euros.

A retired prosecutor has stated that criminal charges against Vladimir Lučić, Brent Sadler, and Pedro Vargas concerning the takeover of United Group's media are well-founded, suggesting a positive direction for the organized crime prosecution and further investigation into Eurodžast.

Nova: Former Prosecutor on Media Takeover Case: Charges Against Lučić, Sadler, and…

A retired prosecutor stated that the criminal charges against Lučić, Sadler, and Pedro Vargas concerning the takeover of United Group's media are well-founded and provides good direction for the organized crime prosecution, suggesting further investigation into Eurodžast.

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