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Serbia: Forty-nine pardons but no names — FrontPages.eu, October 01, 2026

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It has been four days since the public was told 49 people were being pardoned, but the names remain a mystery. The timing is awkward: the announcement comes as the country heads toward parliamentary elections on October 25, following the announcement of Aleksandar Vučić's resignation as part of a significant September political shake-up. Conflicting accounts have emerged over the future of the national energy firm, NIS. While reports suggested that talks between Hungary’s MOL and Russia’s Gazprom had collapsed, MOL now claims it has secured US approval to continue negotiations. The Russian ambassador is less hurried, noting that the matter is complex and a swift resolution is unlikely. Diplomacy and commerce appear to be moving at different speeds. The election campaign is proving physically hazardous for some. An observer for the Anti-Corruption Agency was beaten while photographing a Serbian Progressive Party stand in Belgrade, an incident that comes as the ruling majority in Kragujevac reportedly begins to fracture. Meanwhile, the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš has gone 70 days without paying salaries, and a fresh arrival of Russian citizens has left the local rental market with few vacancies and higher prices.

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Four days after former President Aleksandar Vučić announced pardons for 49 individuals, the public remains unaware of the names on the official list, raising concerns about transparency.

Nova: Four Days After Vučić Announced Pardon for 49 People, the Public Still Doesn't…

Four days after President Vučić announced he had pardoned 49 individuals, the public remains unaware of the names on the official list.

Negotiations for the acquisition of NIS are facing conflicting reports, with Forbes Serbia and N1 reporting failure between MOL and Gazprom, while MOL announced new US approval for its talks, and the Russian Ambassador described the issue as complex with no expectation for a swift conclusion.

Danas: OFAC Approves MOL's Continued Negotiations for NIS Acquisition

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has granted approval for MOL to proceed with negotiations to acquire NIS, a significant development in the energy sector.

Danas: Harčenko on NIS: The Problem is Difficult, No Expectations for Quick…

Russian Ambassador Alexander Bocan-Kharchenko commented on the NIS acquisition, describing the issue as complex and expressing no expectation for a swift conclusion to the negotiations.

Nova: Forbes Serbia: MOL and Gazprom Negotiations on NIS Failed

According to Forbes Serbia, negotiations between MOL and Gazprom regarding the NIS company have been unsuccessful.

Nova: MOL Announced New US Approval for NIS Negotiations

MOL has announced receiving a new approval from the United States for negotiations concerning NIS.

N1: MOL and Gazprom Negotiations Over NIS Fail: Who Will Call It Quits and When

Negotiations between MOL and Gazprom concerning NIS have reportedly failed, with questions arising about who will ultimately end the talks and when.

An observer from the Anti-Corruption Agency was beaten in Belgrade while officially photographing a Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) stand, raising concerns about election integrity and campaign violence.

Vreme: Observer of the Anti-Corruption Agency beaten while photographing SNS stand

An observer for the Anti-Corruption Agency was attacked in Block 19a while officially photographing an SNS stand and was taken to the Military Medical Academy.

N1: Election Observer Beaten in Belgrade While Officially Photographing SNS Stand

An observer from the Anti-Corruption Agency was beaten in Belgrade while officially photographing a Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) stand.

Vreme: SNS targets lazy and wavering voters in TV debates

This analysis explores how different candidates perform in debates and why they choose to participate or not.

Vreme: Fifth of October and Other Ghosts: What if the regime doesn't admit defeat?

In its new issue, Vreme presents a series of analyses and interviews ahead of the October 25th elections.

The Kragujevac City Assembly is reportedly in crisis, with Dalibor Jekić describing the situation as a 'debacle' for the city authorities, and the ruling majority allegedly falling apart.

N1: Crisis in Kragujevac City Assembly: Jekić Calls it a 'Debacle' for City…

Jekić described the situation in the Kragujevac City Assembly as a 'debacle' for the city authorities, with the ruling majority reportedly falling apart.

An analysis suggests that a recent statement has exposed a close relationship between the current Serbian regime and mining companies operating in the country, indicating that mining is a sensitive topic for the authorities.

Danas: Government Knows Mining is a Sensitive Issue: How One Statement Revealed Ties…

An analysis suggests that a recent statement has exposed a close relationship between the current Serbian regime and mining companies operating in the country, indicating that mining is a sensitive topic for the authorities.

Staff at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš have not received their salaries for 70 days, leading to questions directed at the Ministry regarding the disbursement of funds.

Danas: No Salary for 70 Days: Why the Ministry Isn't Paying the Faculty of Philosophy…

The Faculty of Philosophy in Niš is facing a severe financial crisis as its staff have not received salaries for 70 days, with questions directed at the Ministry for not disbursing the required funds.

A new influx of Russian citizens into Serbia has led to a shortage of available apartments and a subsequent increase in rental prices across the country.

N1: New Wave of Russians Arrives in Serbia: Not Enough Apartments, Rents Rising…

A new influx of Russian citizens into Serbia has led to a shortage of available apartments and a subsequent increase in rental prices.

The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has contracted 32 public procurements, allocating 37 million euros to companies reportedly lacking employees for IT services.

Nova: NBS Contracted 32 Public Procurements; 37 Million Euros Given to Companies…

The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has contracted 32 public procurements, allocating 37 million euros to companies lacking employees for IT services.

Councilors from the Kreni-Promeni movement removed a fence section in Pionirski Park, prompting intervention from police and BIA officers.

Vreme: Police defend illegality: Kreni-Promeni councilors broke into Pionirski Park

Councilors from the Kreni-Promeni movement removed a fence section in Pionirski Park, after which police and BIA officers intervened.

Discussions in Washington emphasized the strategic dialogue between the US and Serbia as a starting point for developing relations, while acknowledging challenges such as Belgrade's ties with China and Russia.

Insajder: Washington Wants Serbia to Choose America as Partner: What Was Said and What…

Serbia was a topic of discussion in Washington, with US administration representatives emphasizing that the strategic dialogue between the two countries is a good starting point for developing relations, though challenges like Belgrade's ties with China and Russia remain.

Politician Marinika Tepić stated that attempts to move money offshore would not prevent ongoing investigations.

Nova: Tepić: It's Useless to Transfer Money Abroad - Serbia's Border Will Not Be the…

Politician Marinika Tepić stated that attempts to move money offshore would not prevent investigations.

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