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KFOR has reportedly withdrawn from the Ibar River bridge, a move raising questions about its timing and implications for the Serb population in Kosovo. This development follows recent diplomatic tensions sparked by President Aleksandar Vučić's remarks concerning the Ibar region. Domestically, the political landscape is heating up with the announcement by Miloš Vučević, President of the Serbian Progressive Party, that Serbia is less than 100 days away from elections. This comes alongside new research indicating strong support among young people for a student movement and EU membership, potentially influencing campaign strategies. Meanwhile, the country continues to grapple with judicial and rule-of-law challenges, highlighted by the lack of indictments in the attack on the TV Nova crew after more than a year, and the permanent transfer of Inspector Slobodan Milenković, known as Senta, from the criminal police amidst the unresolved 'Jovanjica' case. New allegations of job promises in exchange for votes are also under investigation.

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Serbia is less than 100 days away from elections, a timeline announced by Miloš Vučević, President of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. Analysis suggests President Aleksandar Vučić's campaign focuses on older voters, while new research indicates strong youth support for a student movement and EU membership. Separately, a recent visit by President Vučić to southwestern Serbia reportedly experienced disorganization.

Vreme: Election Campaign: Generational Conflict - Should You Be 70 to Vote for Vučić?

An analysis of President Vučić's election campaign strategy, suggesting a focus on older voters (over 60 and 70), and questioning if this is sufficient for victory.

Vreme: Research: 85% of Young People Under 30 Support Student Movement, 53% Support…

A survey indicates strong support among young Serbians for a student movement and for EU membership, with nearly 90% of eligible youth willing to vote if elections were held soon.

Vreme: Elections: Vučević - Serbia is Less Than 100 Days from Elections

Miloš Vučević announced that Serbia is less than 100 days away from elections and urged all participants to accept the citizens' electoral will in advance.

Vreme: Vujo Ilić for 'Vreme': Voters are Polarized and Won't Change Their Minds

Political scientist Vujo Ilić states that the strong support for the Student List is resilient and unlikely to change, attributing it to voter polarization rather than specific candidates.

N1: Vučević: Less Than 100 Days Until Elections, Those Resting Should Prepare

Serbian Minister of Defence Miloš Vučević stated that there are fewer than 100 days until the elections and urged those currently not actively involved to prepare.

Danas: Why Vučić's Visit to Southwest Serbia Got Out of Hand

The article explores the reasons behind the disorganization and uncontrolled nature of President Vučić's visit to southwestern Serbia.

More than a year after an attack on a TV Nova crew in Niš, no indictments have been filed, raising concerns about judicial progress. In the high-profile 'Jovanjica' case, Inspector Slobodan Milenković, known as Senta, has been permanently transferred from the criminal police, with no resolution yet for the case itself. Additionally, a new investigation is underway into alleged criminal offenses related to promises of jobs in exchange for votes in Nova Varoš.

N1: 1 Year 3 Months Since Attack on TV Nova Crew in Niš - No Indictments Yet…

More than a year has passed since an attack on the TV Nova crew in Niš, but no indictments have been filed, with authorities stating the investigation is still in progress.

Nova: Senta removed from criminal police, no epilogue for 'Jovanjica' case: What's…

The article discusses the removal of Senta from the criminal police and the ongoing lack of resolution in the 'Jovanjica' case, Europe's largest marijuana plantation, raising questions about the judicial process.

N1: "I Was Promised a Job": Did a Citizen's Statement from Nova Varoš Reveal a…

A citizen's statement from Nova Varoš suggests a potential criminal offense related to job promises, prompting an investigation into the matter.

Wildfires continue to pose a threat across Serbia, with the fire on Stolovi near Kraljevo not yet localized, though conditions have improved due to reduced wind. Fires near Bojnik are under control, and efforts are focused on containing hot spots in Deliblatska Peščara. These ongoing blazes are part of broader extreme weather events impacting Europe, highlighting a disturbed natural balance.

Vreme: Serbia and Armageddon: Fiery Sands, Shallow Danube

Extreme weather events across Europe, including in Serbia, are highlighted, pointing to a disturbed natural balance and its severe impact this summer.

Insajder: Wildfires in Serbia: Fire on Stolovi not yet localized, near Bojnik under…

Wildfires continue to rage in Serbia, with the fire on Stolovi near Kraljevo not yet localized, though the situation has improved with reduced wind. Fires near Bojnik are under control, and efforts are underway to contain hot spots in Deliblatska Peščara. This is a developing situation impacting…

Serbia has transitioned from an electricity exporter to an importer, a shift explored through economic analysis. New details have emerged regarding a fire at the Kostolac power plant's Block A2, revealed through a public tender for new equipment. Consumers face significantly higher prices for wood pellets ahead of winter, and Belgrade authorities are reportedly planning to allocate an additional 60 million euros to the Belgrade Waterfront project.

Insajder: How Serbia went from electricity exporter to importer

This story examines the economic shift in Serbia, exploring the factors that led the country to transition from being an electricity exporter to an electricity importer. It includes graphical data and video analysis.

Insajder: Details on fire at Kostolac power plant's Block A2 emerge from new equipment…

Information regarding a fire at the Kostolac power plant's Block A2, which occurred shortly after its overhaul, is being revealed through a public tender for new equipment. State institutions had initially been reluctant to confirm the incident.

Nova: Pellets significantly more expensive before winter: A ton costs at least…

This business report details the sharp price increase of wood pellets before the winter season, comparing it to last year and providing information on the cost of firewood.

Nova: We reveal: Belgrade authorities preparing a new gift of 60 million euros for…

This story reveals that Belgrade authorities are planning to allocate another 60 million euros to the Belgrade Waterfront project, a significant financial decision.

KFOR is reportedly withdrawing from the bridge over the Ibar River, a move that raises questions about its timing and implications for the Serb population in Kosovo and the geopolitical stability of the region.

Insajder: KFOR withdraws from Ibar bridge: Why now and what does it mean for Serbs in…

KFOR is reportedly withdrawing from the bridge over the Ibar River, a move that raises questions about its timing and implications for the Serb population in Kosovo. This story delves into the geopolitical significance of this development.

Discussions are emerging regarding the 'patriotic' renaming of sports federations, with questions raised about the underlying motivations and potential issues. Separately, an article argues that the normalization of violence against government critics has become a significant political achievement for the current regime, leading society to accept it as routine.

Danas: What's Behind the 'Patriotic' Renaming of Sports Federations?

The article questions the 'patriotic' renaming of sports federations, with a quote suggesting a superficial and potentially problematic approach.

Vreme: Violence in Society: The Government Torments and Beats, and It's Just Another…

The article argues that the normalization of violence, particularly against government critics, is a significant political achievement of the current regime, leading society to accept it as routine.

Novak Djokovic was honored by sports legends in a special event, where he also shared a video of himself dancing a traditional Serbian kolo. In basketball news, the Serbian club Partizan is reportedly set to sign an NBA player, with contract details revealed.

Nova: PHOTO Legends came to honor Djokovic: Novak shared a video of himself dancing…

This story reports on a special event where sports legends gathered to honor Novak Djokovic, who also shared a video of himself dancing a traditional Serbian kolo with his former coach.

Nova: WE FIND OUT: Partizan is bringing in an NBA reinforcement: These are the…

This basketball news reports that the Serbian club Partizan is set to sign an NBA player, with details of the contract revealed.

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