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The campaign for early parliamentary elections has moved from the ballot box to the walls of the Niš Fortress. Opposition parties have filed criminal charges following an incident where a rally and fireworks display ended with the historic ramparts catching fire, an event the opposition describes as an arsonist's rampage. The ruling coalition is showing other signs of strain. Sixteen officials from the Socialist Party of Serbia resigned en masse this week citing their convictions, while the central bank governor is facing questions over a five-room apartment in Belgrade that reportedly failed to appear on her official asset declaration. Meanwhile, analysts are questioning whether a billion euros in state aid is pouring fuel on the inflation fire. The electoral commission has now proclaimed 19 lists for the upcoming vote, but students have already announced a rally in front of its headquarters. Their grievance is the logistical difficulty for the diaspora to vote, a process that currently requires some citizens to travel thousands of kilometres to reach a polling station. For many abroad, the right to vote remains more a theory than a practice.

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Opposition parties have filed criminal charges after a fire broke out on a section of the Niš Fortress during a rally and fireworks display by supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). They describe the incident as an 'arsonist's rampage'.

Vreme: Fire at Niš Fortress During SNS Rally

A fire broke out on a section of the Niš Fortress during a rally and fireworks display by supporters of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Niš.

Nova: Ordinary Gathering Turned into Arsonist's Rampage: Opposition Files Criminal…

Criminal charges have been filed by the opposition following an incident where the walls of the Niš Fortress were set on fire during a rally by the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which they describe as an 'arsonist's rampage'.

National Bank of Serbia Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković has reportedly acquired a five-room apartment in Belgrade's Vračar neighborhood that is not declared in her official asset statement.

Nova: Jorgovanka Tabaković Becomes Owner of a Five-Room Apartment in Vračar: Not…

National Bank of Serbia Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković has acquired a five-room apartment in Belgrade's Vračar neighborhood, which is reportedly not declared in her official asset declaration.

Students have announced a protest rally in front of the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) in response to a decision regarding diaspora voting. The RIK has also proclaimed 19 election lists, with a consolidated list expected by October 9th, while the Commissioner for Equality recommends measures to ensure accessible voting for Serbian citizens abroad.

Insajder: Diaspora Participation Could Change Election Results, Especially if Smaller…

The right to vote for Serbian citizens abroad may be purely formal if they have to travel thousands of kilometers to reach a polling station; the Commissioner for Equality recommends measures to make voting accessible under equal conditions.

Danas: Students Announce Rally in Front of the Republic Electoral Commission

Students have announced a rally to be held in front of the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) with the slogan 'It won't be possible tonight'.

N1: Thousands of kilometers and voting at night: How the election day will look…

The article outlines the logistical challenges and procedures for Serbian diaspora members casting their votes from abroad during the election day.

N1: Students blockades announce gathering at RIK over diaspora voting decision

Students have announced a protest gathering at the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) in response to a decision regarding diaspora voting.

Insajder: RIK Proclaims 19 Election Lists; One Withdrawn, Consolidated List by October 9th

The Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) has proclaimed 19 election lists, with one list withdrawn, and the consolidated list is expected no later than October 9th.

An OSCE representative, Jan Bratu, has raised concerns about the credibility of Serbia's Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM). This comes as TV Nova is in the process of seeking a broadcast license from REM, and reports indicate N1's management failed to notify the Luxembourg regulator about its Serbian license application.

N1: Bratu (OSCE): REM's credibility questioned

An OSCE representative, Bratu, has raised concerns about the credibility of Serbia's Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM).

Danas: Interview: Jan Bratu - REM's Credibility Questioned

An interview with Jan Bratu raises doubts about the credibility of Serbia's Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM).

Vreme: Nova TV Seeks Broadcast License from REM

According to 'Vreme', the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) will discuss granting a broadcast license to Nova television today, a request previously submitted by N1 management.

Nova: TV Nova in Process of Registration with REM

TV Nova is currently undergoing the registration process with Serbia's Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM).

N1: Cenzolovka: N1 management did not inform Luxembourg regulator about the…

The media watchdog Cenzolovka reported that N1's management failed to notify the Luxembourg regulator about their application for a broadcasting license in Serbia.

Sixteen officials and members of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) have collectively resigned just weeks before early parliamentary elections, citing 'convictions'. Meanwhile, political commentary suggests that former President Aleksandar Vučić is being increasingly ignored by his political allies. Dušan Bajatović has also rejected cooperation with the student list and stated that the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) will not be a partner taken for granted.

Vreme: 'Vreme' Learns: 16 SPS Officials Leave Party En Masse

Sixteen officials and members of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) collectively resigned citing 'convictions' just weeks before the early parliamentary elections.

Nova: Stories of an Ordinary Stanimir: It Seems Everyone Has Dropped Vučić, Countryman

A commentary piece suggesting that Serbian President Vučić is being increasingly ignored by his political allies.

Insajder: Bajatović Rules Out Cooperation with Student List, States "We Won't Be a…

In an Insajder interview, Dušan Bajatović rejected the possibility of cooperating with the student list and stated regarding the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) that they will not be a partner taken for granted.

Ultrasound examinations have been canceled at the Smederevo Health Center because of a shortage of doctors available to perform them.

Nova: Ultrasound Exams Canceled at Smederevo Health Center Due to Doctor Shortage

Ultrasound examinations have been canceled at the Smederevo Health Center because there are no doctors available to perform them.

An analysis is questioning whether a billion euros in state aid will exacerbate inflation in Serbia.

Danas: Is a Billion Euros in State Aid Pouring Fuel on the Inflation Fire?

An analysis questions whether a billion euros in state aid will exacerbate inflation in Serbia.

An analysis questions why a trial involving the 'Novi Sad Twelve' would be problematic for former President Aleksandar Vučić and why he is acting defensively, suggesting that pardons for individuals associated with the regime will cause unease.

Vreme: Lost, Panicked, and Afraid

This analysis questions why a trial involving the 'Novi Sad Twelve' would be problematic for President Vučić and why he is acting defensively, suggesting that pardons for individuals associated with the regime will cause unease.

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