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A tragic incident at the Kolubara mine resulted in one worker's death and another injured after a crane cable detached. This serious accident underscores ongoing concerns regarding industrial safety in the country. The city of Užice is reported calm following recent incidents, with police identifying attackers, some of whom were allegedly brought in by bus. This comes as student protests, previously noted, continue to shape political discourse, alongside a new proposed law by Minister of Education Dejan Vuk Stanković aimed at disciplining educators, parents, and students. Further domestic news includes the arrest of three individuals for the kidnapping of five foreign nationals and a horrific murder-suicide involving a policeman in Veliko Gradište. Environmental issues persist, with an association filing a complaint over mining exploration in Rogozna, and ongoing efforts to manage wildfires, though a blaze in Lebane has been extinguished.

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The city of Užice is reported calm following recent incidents, with authorities identifying attackers, some allegedly brought by bus. A local councilor commented on the situation, suggesting an end to the 'circus.' This follows earlier student blockades in Užice and President Aleksandar Vučić's rally in the city, where he declared his intention to win upcoming elections. An activist also reported being attacked by a group before an SNS rally there.

N1: Calm in Užice after incidents, local official comments on departure of…

Following incidents in Užice, the situation is reported as calm. A local councilor from the ZLF party stated that the 'entire circus has left,' and the citizens of Užice are left to themselves in their city.

Nova: Police know who attacked, two-thirds of people brought by bus: Morning after…

Following incidents in Užice, the morning is reportedly calm with authorities identifying the attackers, some of whom were allegedly brought in by bus. A local councilor commented on the situation, suggesting it has ended.

Vreme: Students in Užice Blockade: 'Stronger Each Day'

Students in Užice have organized a blockade, asserting their growing strength and defiance, with the message that Užice is not afraid.

Vreme: Vučić: We Will Defeat Them with a Ballpoint Pen

President Aleksandar Vučić declared his intention to win the upcoming elections with a 'ballpoint pen' during a rally in Užice, emphasizing his desire for a united Serbia.

Insajder: Activist Describes Attack by Group in Black T-shirts Before SNS Rally in Užice

An activist from the 'Da ne dišemo Duboko' organization reported being attacked by a group of about 15 individuals in black t-shirts just before a Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally in Užice.

A fatal accident occurred at the Kolubara mine, where one worker died and another was injured after a crane cable detached. Separately, an environmental association has filed a complaint regarding mining exploration activities in Rogozna, and an inspection halted forest clearing in Homolje, highlighting broader ecological concerns. Wildfires continue to impact bird habitats, necessitating careful planning for restoration, though a fire in Lebane has been extinguished, while others near Stolovi…

Danas: Mines and Environment: Environmental Association Files Complaint Over Rogozna…

An environmental association has filed a complaint regarding mining exploration activities in Rogozna, while an inspection has halted forest clearing in Homolje, highlighting ecological concerns.

Insajder: Fires Impacting Bird Habitats, Deliblatska Peščara Restoration Needs Careful…

A representative from the Society for the Protection and Study of Birds of Serbia discusses how fires destroy bird habitats and food sources, emphasizing the need for careful planning in the restoration of the Deliblatska peščara, though the fires also present an opportunity for habitat renewal.

Insajder: Fires in Lebane Extinguished, Fires on Stolovi and Near Vranje Still…

A live blog update reports on the status of various fires across Serbia, with the fire in Lebane now extinguished, while those in the Stolovi mountains and near Vranje remain uncontained.

Nova: Accident at Kolubara mine: Crane cable detached, one worker died, another…

A serious accident occurred at the Kolubara mine when a crane cable broke, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to another.

Authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of kidnapping five foreign nationals. In a separate tragic event, a policeman is suspected of murdering his son-in-law and niece, injuring two women, before committing suicide in Veliko Gradište.

Insajder: Three Arrested for Kidnapping Five Foreign Nationals

Authorities have apprehended three individuals who are suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of five foreign citizens.

Nova: Horror in Veliko Gradište: Policeman allegedly killed his son-in-law and…

A tragic incident occurred in Veliko Gradište where a policeman is suspected of murdering his son-in-law and niece, injuring two women, before committing suicide.

Dejan Vuk Stanković, the Minister of Education, is reportedly preparing a new law to discipline teachers, parents, and students, which could introduce stricter penalties and remove the right to strike. Concurrently, the Ministry of Education's inspection has ordered a repeat of the voting process for changes to the procedure for electing a university rector.

Insajder: Ministry Orders Repeat of Rector Election Procedure Vote

The Ministry of Education's inspection has mandated a repeat of the voting process concerning changes to the procedure for electing a university rector.

Nova: Dejan Vuk Stanković preparing law to discipline teachers, parents, and…

Dejan Vuk Stanković is developing a new law aimed at disciplining teachers, parents, and students, introducing stricter penalties and removing the right to strike.

Questions are being raised about the controlled nature of President Aleksandar Vučić's press conferences, with suggestions of a managed media environment. This comes as a promise made by President Vučić five years ago to provide a new water supply system to Rekovac residents remains unfulfilled, with citizens still lacking clean water.

Vreme: Controlled and Dosed Questions for Serbia's President

This article questions how journalists are selected to ask questions during President Aleksandar Vučić's press conferences and the role of Suzana Vasiljević in managing them, suggesting a controlled media environment.

N1: Vučić promised new waterworks; five years later, Rekovčani still lack clean…

Despite President Vučić's promise of a new water supply system, residents of Rekovac are still without clean water five years later, complaining that the available water is yellow.

Several US Congressmen are reportedly calling for international condemnation of the Serbian government and sanctions against specific individuals. Meanwhile, the death of Ratko Mladić continues to spark discussion regarding its political and social implications in Serbia, with analyses suggesting the country's regime remains unchanged despite international outrage.

Vreme: The Troublesome Deceased: How to Bury Ratko Mladić?

An analysis of the political and social implications of Ratko Mladić's death in Serbia, particularly concerning the timing before elections and the government's handling of funeral arrangements.

Vreme: Reactions to Mladić's Death: Serbia's Regime Unchanged

The article discusses international outrage and criticism of the Serbian government's reaction to Ratko Mladić's death, stating that Serbia and its regime have not changed.

Vreme: Ratko Mladić and His Young Men

A commentary piece by Filip Švarm discussing Ratko Mladić and his associates.

Nova: US Congressmen demand condemnation of Serbia's regime and sanctions against…

Several US congressmen are reportedly calling for the international community to condemn Serbia's government and impose sanctions on specific individuals, raising questions about the likelihood of such measures.

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