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Serbia: Journalists told to accept new editor or resign — FrontPages.eu, October 14, 2026

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The Nova.rs news portal is at the center of a media freedom debate following the appointment of Marko Stjepanović as its new editor-in-chief. Journalists at the outlet have reportedly been given a 48-hour ultimatum to either accept the new leadership or resign, a move that the European Federation of Journalists has condemned as a "brutal takeover" and an attempt to suppress the editorial team. Deputy editor-in-chief Ratko Femić characterized the situation as open pressure on the editorial staff ahead of elections, with other media outlets like N1 and Forbes Serbia expressing solidarity with their Nova.rs colleagues. In Belgrade, the City Assembly is set to vote today on the dismissal of Mayor Aleksandar Šapić, a member and vice-president of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). This follows allegations of a pistol incident and an alleged assault on an opposition city councilor, Tatjana Mičić, which Šapić denies. The opposition's push for his removal has gained momentum, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the capital. Meanwhile, authorities have conducted mass arrests of individuals linked to a criminal clan in connection with a murder in Belgrade, with searches extending across Serbia. Concerns about election integrity persist, with Ognjen Rašuo claiming a significant increase in valid ID card numbers, prompting calls for clarification from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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The Nova.rs news portal is experiencing a major internal conflict after Marko Stjepanović was appointed as the new editor-in-chief. Journalists have reportedly been given less than 48 hours to accept the new management or resign, a move strongly criticized by the European Federation of Journalists as a "brutal takeover" and an attempt to break the editorial team. Other media outlets, including N1 and Forbes Serbia, have voiced their support for the Nova.rs journalists.

N1: European Federation of Journalists: Brutal takeover of Nova.rs portal…

The General Secretary of the European Federation of Journalists criticizes the forceful takeover of the Nova.rs portal and the appointment of an editor in what is described as a terror atmosphere.

Nova: Marko Stjepanović appointed editor-in-chief of Nova.rs: New owner gives…

Marko Stjepanović has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of Nova.rs, with the new owner reportedly giving employees who do not agree with his appointment less than 48 hours to resign.

Nova: Femic: Nova.rs owners give journalists 48 hours to accept appointed editor or…

An individual named Femic claims that the owners of Nova.rs are giving journalists 48 hours to accept a newly appointed editor or resign, characterizing the situation as an attempt to suppress the editorial team rather than a dialogue.

N1: Femic on Board's statement: It's not a dialogue, but an attempt to break…

Femic states that the Board of Directors' announcement is not a dialogue, but an effort to break the editorial staff of Nova.rs.

N1: N1 and Forbes Serbia support colleagues from Nova.rs: We stand with you, the…

News outlets N1 and Forbes Serbia express their support for their colleagues at Nova.rs, voicing concern over the departure offers.

Nova: Marko Stjepanović on severance packages offered to Nova.rs journalists: The…

Marko Stjepanović comments on the severance packages offered to Nova.rs journalists, stating that the offer and the deadline for acceptance are fair and reasonable.

The Belgrade City Assembly has scheduled a vote today on the dismissal of Mayor Aleksandar Šapić. This development follows recent allegations, including a "pistol incident" and an alleged hammer attack on party supporters, as well as an alleged assault on an opposition city councilor which Šapić denies.

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Danas: City assembly schedules vote on Belgrade mayor's dismissal

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A large-scale police operation, including the Security Information Agency (BIA), has led to the arrest of seven individuals suspected of belonging to an organized criminal group. These arrests are linked to a murder in Belgrade, with raids conducted across Serbia, and suspicions extending to kidnapping and drug trafficking.

Nova: Mass arrest of criminal clan members for murder in Belgrade: Raids at multiple…

Authorities have conducted a mass arrest of individuals belonging to a criminal clan in connection with a murder in Belgrade, with searches occurring throughout Serbia.

Insajder: TOK: Seven Arrested in Police and BIA Operation for Suspected Murder…

Seven individuals have been arrested in a joint operation by the police and the Security Information Agency (BIA) on suspicion of murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking.

N1: Prosecution: Seven members of an organized crime group arrested, suspected of…

The prosecution announced the arrest of seven individuals suspected of being part of an organized crime group and involved in two murders.

Concerns surrounding election integrity and political dynamics continue to surface, with Ognjen Rašuo claiming a significant increase in valid ID cards over four months, prompting calls for an explanation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Bogoljub Karić has warned of potential civil unrest if election results are disputed, while an SNS activist confessed to the use of a 'sound cannon' at a protest. European Parliament member Brandsteter stated that elections will be closely monitored…

Danas: INTERVIEW Bogoljub Karić: If Two Lists Declare Victory, We Could Face…

Bogoljub Karić warns of potential widespread civil unrest and conflict if election results are disputed, drawing parallels to international events.

Danas: How Likely Are Belgrade Elections to Be Held Together with Presidential Ones?

An analysis explores the probability of Belgrade's local elections being scheduled concurrently with the upcoming presidential elections.

Vreme: Real Victims and Vučić's Posturing

Serbia's former president has entered the election campaign with significant power, while portraying opponents as violent threats to the state.

N1: MEP Brandsteter: We will carefully observe the elections, during the last…

European Parliament member Brandsteter stated that the elections will be closely monitored and that he observed a divided society during his recent visit to Belgrade.

Insajder: Voting Paradox Abroad: Why Doesn't Slavica from Michigan Have the Same Rights…

This story questions the unequal voting rights for Serbian citizens abroad, using the example of Slavica from Michigan compared to Slavica from Aranđelovac.

Insajder: Rašuo States Valid ID Card Numbers Increased by 235,000 in Four Months…

Ognjen Rašuo claims the number of valid ID cards has increased by 235,000 in just over four months and expects the Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide an explanation.

Vreme: SNS Member's Confession Confirms "Vreme's" Investigation on 'Sound Cannon' Use

An SNS activist confessed to BIRN about 'Ćacilend', the March 15th protest, and the 'sound cannon', with his statements aligning with 'Vreme's' research on the matter.

Nova: Dance to Siniša Mali's dreams... When the keeper of the Serbian treasury tries…

This article criticizes Siniša Mali, described as the keeper of Serbia's treasury, for his actions and attempts to achieve success using a 'Hungarian method'.

The Belgrade city government is moving forward with the construction of a large mast at Ušće. This decision has drawn criticism, with opponents calling it a nationalist display at a time when the city is grappling with financial difficulties.

Danas: Belgrade Will Still Build Giant Mast at Ušće: Nationalist Display While City…

The city government will proceed with the construction of a large mast at Ušće, a move criticized as a nationalist display while Belgrade faces financial difficulties.

An economist has highlighted concerns about inflation in Serbia, noting a 4.1% increase in prices over the past year, with a monthly rise of nearly 2.2%. The discussion questions whether this trend should be a concern or if the situation is expected to stabilize by the end of the year, particularly when compared to salary growth.

Insajder: Economist on Inflation: Look at Past Price Hikes vs. Salary Growth

An economist discusses inflation in Serbia, noting that prices have risen 4.1% in a year, with a monthly increase of nearly 2.2%, and questions whether this should be a concern or if the situation will stabilize by year-end.

Professor Vladimir Vuletić has been found deceased.

Danas: Professor Vladimir Vuletić Found Dead

Professor Vladimir Vuletić has been found deceased.

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