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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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A witness-accused from Republika Srpska was arrested in Zemun for robbery but quickly released after reportedly attacking SNS supporters with a hammer. Separately, a psychologist has noted that political messages in the current campaign are evoking a range of emotions from optimism and hope to fear and anger.
Belgrade’s mayor, Aleksandar Šapić, is facing his own legal scrutiny following claims he was illegally carrying two pistols during a confrontation with a councilor. Critics note that while one may have a permit, carrying two exceeds the legal limit; the mayor maintains he was acting in self-defense, while prosecutors have begun an investigation into the incident.
International observers from the European Parliament and the Council of Europe have arrived to monitor the upcoming vote, though the timing of the EP invitation has been questioned as a political calculation. Elsewhere in the capital, ten buildings in the Belgrade Waterfront project remain inhabited despite lacking occupancy permits and being missing from the cadastre.
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A man arrested in Zemun for robbery, identified as a witness-accused from Republika Srpska, was reportedly released quickly after allegedly attacking supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) with a hammer. This incident, along with Aleksandar Vučić's statement that any election disturbances would be swiftly concluded, adds to concerns about the fairness of the upcoming October 25 elections, which will also be monitored by missions from the European Parliament and the Council of…
Nova:
Who is the man arrested in Zemun for robbery: Witness from Republika Srpska…
A man arrested in Zemun for robbery, identified as a witness-accused from Republika Srpska, was allegedly released quickly after attacking SNS supporters with a hammer.
Vreme:
Vučić on Election Unrest: "No Unrest, or it will be quickly ended"
Aleksandar Vučić stated he does not anticipate unrest during the elections on October 25th and the following day, but warned of 'tricks' and 'hysteria,' adding that any disturbances would be swiftly concluded.
Danas:
Forced move by authorities: What's behind the EP's belated call to send an…
The article questions the timing and motives behind the European Parliament's late request for an election observation mission in Serbia, suggesting it might be a politically motivated move.
N1:
EU Parliament election monitoring mission in Serbia
A European Parliament mission is arriving to monitor elections in Serbia, with concerns raised if the invitation process is not handled correctly.
Insajder:
Council of Europe observation mission meets with Serbian officials
The Council of Europe's observation mission is holding meetings in Serbia with Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, parliamentary groups, and electoral bodies.
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Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić is under renewed scrutiny as Savo Manojlović, a Member of the City Assembly of Belgrade and leader of the Kreni-Promeni movement, alleges that Šapić illegally carried two pistols. The Kreni-Promeni movement reported that these pistols were confiscated by the police on the night Šapić is accused of assaulting a councilor, with Manojlović emphasizing that even with a permit, Šapić was not legally allowed to carry two firearms.
N1:
Savo Manojlović: Šapić shouldn't have had two pistols
Savo Manojlović states that even with a permit, Šapić was legally not allowed to carry two pistols.
Vreme:
Kreni-Promeni: 'Šapić Carried Two Pistols'
The Kreni-Promeni movement reported that Aleksandar Šapić allegedly carried two pistols, which were confiscated by the police, on the night he is accused of assaulting their councilor Tanja Mićić; Šapić claims self-defense, and prosecutors are investigating.
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Political analysts are observing varied emotions in the election campaign, from optimism to fear, as opposition leader Dragan Đilas's list emphasizes a rejection of current leadership and a pro-European stance. Meanwhile, reports suggest a significant number of Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) members are leaving the party and aligning with students, while leader Ivica Dačić appears unconcerned. A candidate from the Students' List, Sara Valentik, also expressed her commitment to a cause beyond…
Insajder:
Psychologist: Election campaign dominated by optimism and hope
A psychologist discusses how political messages during election campaigns evoke a range of emotions in voters, from optimism and hope to fear and anger.
Insajder:
Đilas in interview: Our list means 'no Vučić and yes to Europe'
Opposition leader Dragan Đilas states that his electoral list represents a rejection of the current leadership and an embrace of European integration.
Nova:
Dacic "plays" while SPS sinks: Socialists massively leaving the party and…
Reports indicate that members of the SPS party are leaving in large numbers and aligning with students, while leader Dacic remains seemingly unfazed.
Danas:
Sara Valentik, candidate on the Students' List: 'This fight is much more than…
A candidate named Sara Valentik from the Students' List expresses her commitment to a cause that extends beyond a typical election platform.
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Ten buildings in Belgrade Waterfront, despite being inhabited for a long time, still lack occupancy permits and are not registered in the cadastre. Separately, the Center for Investigative Journalism of Serbia (CINS) reports that a man who placed stickers in an attack against Stevan Filipović told the prosecution he worked for the Belgrade City Administration.
N1:
Belgrade Waterfront buildings lack permits
Ten buildings in Belgrade Waterfront were inhabited long ago but still lack occupancy permits and are not registered in the cadastre.
N1:
CINS on attack against Stevan Filipović
The Center for Investigative Journalism of Serbia reports that the man who placed stickers told the prosecution he worked for the Belgrade City Administration.
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Serbia is reportedly lagging behind in providing access to innovative medicines approved in the European Union, with only 10% of patients benefiting. An economic analysis also questions the true savings offered by a "70% off" sale, prompting readers to consider the actual value.
Danas:
Serbia among 'lantern holders': Innovative drugs registered in the EU…
Serbia lags behind in providing access to innovative medicines approved in the European Union, with only 10% of patients benefiting.
Danas:
-70% sounds great. How much did you actually save?
This article appears to be an economic analysis questioning the true savings offered by a '70% off' sale, prompting readers to consider the actual value.
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