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A former Deputy Prime Minister was arrested in a high-profile espionage case, with new testimonies shedding light on the affair. This development comes as the country grapples with internal political shifts, including the expulsion of Branko Ružić from the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) amid ongoing power dynamics involving President Aleksandar Vučić and Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dačić. Concerns over media freedom have intensified following allegations that telecommunications company Yettel selectively removed independent news channels for some users. This prompted the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BIRODI) to question major media distributors about their responsibility for disseminating hate speech on television. Internationally, US Congressman French Hill conveyed a message to President Vučić, emphasizing democracy and media freedom as crucial for bilateral relations. Other notable events include an activist reporting an assault before a ruling party rally in Užice, new regulations requiring traders to publish digital price lists, and a medical student's harrowing letter detailing academic pressures. The People's Movement of Serbia leader Miroslav Aleksić also indicated that parliamentary elections are expected on October 25th.

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A former Deputy Prime Minister and a diplomat from a powerful nation have been arrested in connection with an espionage affair, with new testimonies emerging to shed light on the case.

Nova: High-profile arrest of Serbian Deputy PM linked to espionage and General Perišić

A former Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia and a diplomat from a powerful nation have been arrested in connection with espionage and the arrest of General Perišić, with new testimonies shedding light on the affair.

Ivica Dačić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, is seen engaging in political maneuvering related to President Aleksandar Vučić. The Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) has confirmed the expulsion of Branko Ružić, a Member of the National Assembly and former Minister of Education, who reportedly stated that students should win for the country to prevail.

Vreme: Dacic Jumps on Vucic's Political Bonfire

Ivica Dačić symbolically offered Branko Ružić as a sacrifice to Aleksandar Vučić before crucial elections, but Ružić appears to have already achieved something with his role as a 'dissident'.

Vreme: SPS Confirms: We Expelled Ružić, He Said Students Should Win

The conflict between Branko Ružić and the SPS leadership has been ongoing, with Ružić reportedly stating that students should win for Serbia to prevail.

Danas: Vrsajkov: Vučić Not Welcome in Novi Sad, The City Remembers Its Victims

A statement from Vrsajkov declares that President Vučić is not welcome in Novi Sad, with the city reportedly remembering its past 'victims'.

US Congressman French Hill stated that a proposed bill concerning the country sends a message to President Aleksandar Vučić, emphasizing democracy and media freedom as crucial for US-country relations.

N1: Congressman Kiting to N1: With Serbia Bill, We Send a Message to Vučić…

US Congressman French Hill (referred to as Kiting in the text) stated that a proposed bill concerning Serbia sends a message to President Aleksandar Vučić, emphasizing democracy and media freedom as crucial for US-Serbia relations.

Telecommunications company Yettel has allegedly implemented a 'pilot project' that removed N1 and Nova channels for some users, offering a cheaper subscription in return. In response, the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BIRODI) has publicly questioned SBB, Yettel, and Telekom regarding their responsibility for the distribution of hate speech on TV Informer.

N1: 'Pilot Project': Yettel Canceled Only N1 and Nova for Some Users, Offering…

Telecommunications company Yettel has allegedly initiated a 'pilot project' where certain users had their access to N1 and Nova channels removed, while being offered a cheaper subscription plan.

Danas: BIRODI Asks: Who Bears Responsibility for Distributing Hate Speech on TV…

The Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BIRODI) is questioning the accountability for the dissemination of hate speech on the media outlet TV Informer.

N1: BIRODI to SBB, Yettel, and Telekom: Who is Responsible for Distributing Hate…

The Bureau for Democratic Initiatives (BIRODI) has sent an open letter to media distributors SBB, Yettel, and Telekom, questioning their responsibility for the dissemination of hate speech on TV Informer.

Starting today, traders are legally required to regularly publish digital price lists, a new measure expected to impact consumers in stores.

Danas: Traders Obligated to Publish Digital Price Lists: What Does This Mean for…

Starting today, traders are required to regularly publish digital price lists, a measure that will impact consumers in stores.

An article investigates the details of a drone factory project involving Israel, exploring both publicly available information and confidential aspects of the initiative.

Danas: Drone Factory with Israel: What's Known, and What Remains a Secret?

This article delves into the specifics of a drone factory project involving Israel, exploring what information is publicly available and what details are still being kept confidential.

An activist reported being assaulted by a group in black t-shirts prior to a rally of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Užice.

Insajder: Activist Describes Attack Before Ruling Party Rally in Užice

An activist reported being assaulted by a group in black t-shirts before a rally of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Užice.

A medical student in Belgrade shared a poignant letter describing the intense pressures, insults, and humiliation faced during exams, leading to suicidal ideation after a colleague's suicide in Sarajevo.

Nova: Student's harrowing letter describes medical school pressures and suicidal…

A medical student from Belgrade has shared a moving letter detailing the insults, curses, and humiliation they faced during exams, which led to suicidal ideation following a colleague's suicide in Sarajevo.

Miroslav Aleksić, President of the People's Movement of Serbia, anticipates that parliamentary elections will be held on October 25th, with an official announcement expected early next week.

Vreme: Aleksić: Elections Will Be on October 25th, Announcement Early Next Week

Miroslav Aleksić expects parliamentary elections to be held on October 25th and announced at the beginning of the following week.

Reports suggest that construction work was carried out on the canopy of the Novi Sad station before the main reconstruction project had officially commenced, raising questions about the process.

N1: Construction Work Done Before Reconstruction of Novi Sad Station Began

Reports indicate that construction work was carried out on the canopy of the Novi Sad station even before the main reconstruction project had started, raising questions about the process.

Individuals disguised as gendarmes stole 800,000 euros during the day, with two explosions reported shortly after. The victim, Elek, was previously linked to another major robbery.

Nova: Robbery of 800,000 euros by fake gendarmes, linked to murdered Elek

Individuals disguised as gendarmes stole 800,000 euros during the day, with two explosions reported later, and the victim, Elek, was previously connected to a large-scale robbery.

A comprehensive review covered significant August events, including the Deliblatska peščara fires in the country and widespread European wildfires. Despite an impression of an inadequate response, students were not responsible for starting the Deliblato Sands fire.

Insajder: August Review: Wildfires, Heatwaves, and Disasters in Serbia and Abroad

This comprehensive review covers significant August events including the Deliblatska peščara fires in Serbia, widespread European wildfires, record-breaking heatwaves, the death of Ratko Mladić, Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit, and disasters in Seuta and Nepal.

Vreme: Students Did Not Start the Deliblato Sands Fire

Despite no clear discontinuity in the work of the Sector for Emergency Situations, the general impression is that the response to the Deliblato Sands fire was inadequate, with insufficient firefighters and outdated equipment.

Educators are preparing for the start of the new school year without a strike, but continue to face persistent issues, with suggestions of a 'policy of revenge' from the Ministry.

Danas: Educators Welcome September 1st Without Strike, But With Old Problems

Teachers are preparing for the start of the school year without a strike but are still facing persistent issues, with one quote suggesting a 'policy of revenge' from the Ministry.

N1: In Primary Schools, Everything is Ready for the Start of the New School Year…

Primary schools across Serbia are prepared for the new academic year, with 62,500 first-graders set to begin their education.

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