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Finance Minister Siniša Mali is facing accusations of creating a one billion euro deficit in September, despite his claims of a surplus. This comes as the country prepares for parliamentary elections on October 25, with concerns about election integrity intensifying following reports of political violence at the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK). Opposition figures, including Zdravko Ponoš, President of Serbia Centre, are considering conditional support for a Students' List minority government, indicating potential shifts in the political landscape. Allegations have also been made about planned takeovers of media outlets Nova.rs and TV Nova, supposedly under the direction of Aleksandar Vučić, who is campaigning to become Prime Minister. Amidst the political turmoil, a significant Belgrade landmark, the Belgrade Tower, has finally received its operating permit two years after its opening. Separately, a fire has engulfed the 'Club A' hotel on Kopaonik, which was undergoing renovation.

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An investigation alleges that First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Siniša Mali created a one billion euro deficit in September, contradicting his public statements of a surplus.

Nova: Minister Siniša Mali's Big Deficit Revealed: Claims Surplus While Creating…

An investigation reveals that Serbian Minister of Finance Siniša Mali allegedly created a deficit of one billion euros in September, despite claims of a surplus.

N1: Paradox of Serbian Economy: Lowest Wage Earners Pay Highest Tax

Despite earning the minimum wage, individuals in Serbia face the highest tax burden.

The ongoing parliamentary election campaign for October 25 is marked by heightened tensions, with President Aleksandar Vučić's government accused of increasing violence and portraying opponents as enemies. RIK member Dinčić reported that 13 members left a session due to political violence after a request to postpone a decision on diaspora voting was ignored. Concerns about 'criminalization and electoral engineering' by the SNS are also being raised by organizations like CRTA.

Vreme: The 'Enemy' Attacks Vučić and Serbia, and It Is Known How to Deal with Such…

As President Aleksandar Vučić's government increasingly displays violence during the campaign, it complains about being allegedly threatened, portraying political opponents as enemies to be eliminated.

Insajder: Election Campaign for October 25th: From Foregone Conclusion to Uncertain…

The upcoming parliamentary elections on October 25th feature a direct contest between Aleksandar Vučić's list and a student list, with an uncertain campaign finale where every vote could be crucial.

Vreme: Dangerous Disgrace in Belgrade Center: Vučić Again Justifies 'Ćacilend'

President Aleksandar Vučić has once again justified the existence of 'Ćacilend' in Pionirski Park, Belgrade, hinting at the presence of a 'thug battalion' of his party on election day and spreading misinformation about protesters.

Insajder: RIK Member Dinčić: Request to Postpone Diaspora Voting Decision Ignored, 13…

RIK member Dinčić stated that the request to postpone the decision on diaspora voting was ignored, leading 13 members to leave the session due to political violence.

Danas: Five Answers to Your Election Doubts in Serbia

A report from BBC News Serbian provides five answers to common questions and uncertainties regarding the elections in Serbia.

Vreme: Nedeljkov: Elections Will Be Marked by Criminalization and SNS Engineering

The upcoming elections will be characterized by 'criminalization and electoral engineering by the SNS,' according to Raša Nedeljkov, program director of CRTA, who cited the organization of voting for dual citizens as an example.

Vreme: What Women Mean to Aleksandar Vučić

The article suggests that while Aleksandar Vučić frequently mentions women and relies on their votes, they could become targets of his regime if they do not conform to his expectations.

N1: BIRODI: Two Potential Conflicts of Interest in TV Informer Interview with Vučić

The BIRODI organization has identified two potential conflicts of interest in an interview conducted by TV Informer with Aleksandar Vučić.

Insajder: Insajder Election Debate: Is Serbia a Country of the East, West, or Its Own?

An Insajder election debate discusses whether Serbia aligns more with Eastern or Western influences, or if it maintains its own distinct path.

Danas: Trump Republican: Vučić's Regime is Robbing Serbia

A Republican aligned with Donald Trump accused the current regime in Serbia of robbing the country, selling it to Russia and China, and stealing elections.

Zdravko Ponoš, President of Serbia Centre and a Member of the National Assembly, has indicated a willingness to support a Students' List minority government, but not without specific conditions.

Danas: Ponoš: Possibility to Support Minority Government, But Not Unconditionally

Zdravko Ponoš stated that there is a possibility to support the Students' List minority government, but not without conditions.

The Kreni-promeni movement alleges that former Blic editors Marko Stjepanović and Ivana Mastilović Jasnić are slated to take over Nova.rs and TV Nova, reportedly on orders from Aleksandar Vučić, raising concerns about a planned newsroom takeover. Separately, the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) has initiated over 10 investigation procedures against media service providers.

Nova: Kreni-promeni: Stjepanović and Mastilović Jasnić to Join Nova.rs and TV Nova…

According to Milivojević, Stjepanović and Mastilović Jasnić are to join Nova.rs and TV Nova under President Vučić's alleged orders, with claims of a planned takeover of newsrooms.

N1: Over 10 Investigations Launched Against Media Service Providers

The president of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) stated that over 10 investigation procedures have been initiated against media service providers.

Aleksandar Simić of the People's Movement of Serbia (PSG) has criticized the ruling party's silence on Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić, suggesting it indicates weakness and that Šapić's tenure as mayor is nearing its end.

Danas: Simić (PSG): Silence on Šapić Shows Weakness, His Days Numbered

Aleksandar Simić of the People's Movement of Serbia (PSG) criticized the ruling party's silence on Aleksandar Šapić, suggesting it indicates weakness and that Šapić's tenure as mayor is nearing its end.

A fire broke out around midnight at the 'Club A' hotel on Kopaonik, completely engulfing the facility, which was reportedly undergoing renovation.

Vreme: Fire on Kopaonik: 'Club A' Hotel is Burning

A fire broke out around midnight at the 'Club A' hotel on Kopaonik, engulfing the entire facility which was undergoing renovation.

A mother of a child with cerebral palsy is forced to travel six kilometers to school daily because the system has not responded to her requests for organized transport.

N1: Mother of Child with Cerebral Palsy Faces Long Commute to School

A mother of a child with cerebral palsy has to travel six kilometers to school as the system has not responded to her requests for organized transport.

Activists are raising alarms about the potential for a 12-meter high wave to hit Arilje if the Svračkovo dam were to break.

N1: Activists Warn of Flood Risk from Svračkovo Dam

Activists claim that if the Svračkovo dam breaks, a 12-meter high wave would head towards Arilje.

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