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Wednesday, September 02, 2026
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President Aleksandar Vučić faces significant public opposition as students and citizens in Novi Sad organize protests ahead of his planned rally, declaring him unwelcome. This comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering, including questions regarding Vučić's potential attendance at Ratko Mladić's funeral.
Internal divisions within the Socialist Party of Serbia are deepening, with two officials resigning over Branko Ružić's exclusion and Ružić himself indicating he will return his mandate. Experts are analyzing these developments, suggesting SPS leader Ivica Dačić may be sacrificing party members to align with President Vučić. Meanwhile, an economist highlighted the need for expert analysis over pre-election handouts in budget discussions, and Serbia faces an arbitration tribunal due to a lawsuit from Delez over trade margins.
Environmental concerns are escalating with reports of unauthorized drilling near the Sava River in Surčin and local residents in the Župa wine region fearing the impact of a proposed recycling center. In other news, two individuals have been arrested in connection with a murder in Surčin, and masked attackers violently disrupted a coming-of-age party in Barajevo. Media freedom is also under scrutiny following Yettel's decision to block N1 and Nova S channels for some users, a move experts deem politically motivated.
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Citizens and students in Novi Sad are organizing protests and a 'welcome' demonstration against President Aleksandar Vučić, expressing their disapproval of his planned rally in the city. The controversy surrounding Vučić extends to public debate on whether he should attend the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.
Vreme:
Will Vučić Cancel His Rally in Novi Sad?
The article questions whether President Aleksandar Vučić will proceed with a rally in Novi Sad, considering potential public opposition and past incidents in other cities.
Nova:
Citizens and Students Prepare 'Welcome' for Vučić in Novi Sad: 'He is…'
Citizens and students in Novi Sad are reportedly organizing a protest or 'welcome' for President Vučić, stating he is unwelcome and they will demonstrate their numbers, even if buses are used to bring supporters.
Danas:
Should Vučić Attend Ratko Mladić's Funeral?
The article poses a question about whether Serbian President Vučić should attend the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal.
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Following Branko Ružić's exclusion from the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), two officials in Kuršumlija have resigned, citing a betrayal of party ideology. Ružić himself stated his intention to return his mandate, emphasizing that ideas cannot be removed. Political analysts interpret these events as SPS leader Ivica Dačić sacrificing party members to curry favor with President Aleksandar Vučić.
Vreme:
Two Officials Leave SPS Over Branko Ružić's Exclusion
Two officials from the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) in Kuršumlija have resigned, citing the party's decision to exclude Branko Ružić as a betrayal of its ideology.
Vreme:
Ružić Will Return Mandate as it is 'Socialistically Responsible'
Branko Ružić stated that while a person can be administratively expelled from a party, their ideas cannot be removed, in relation to his decision to return his mandate.
N1:
Analysts on Ružić's expulsion: The SPS leader is sacrificing his own party to…
Political analysts discuss the expulsion of Branko Ružić from the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), interpreting it as a move by the party leader to curry favor with President Vučić.
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Economist Dejan Šoškić has called for expert analysis and anti-corruption measures instead of pre-election financial handouts during budget rebalancing discussions. Separately, Serbia is facing a lawsuit from Delez regarding trade margins, leading to the formation of an arbitration tribunal.
N1:
Šoškić: Instead of pre-election gifts, the state needs expert analysis and a…
Economist Dejan Šoškić emphasizes the need for expert analysis and anti-corruption measures over pre-election financial handouts for citizens, as part of budget rebalancing discussions.
Insajder:
Delez Sues Serbia Over Margins; Arbitration Tribunal Formed, Serbia…
A lawsuit has been filed by Delez against Serbia regarding trade margins, leading to the formation of an arbitration tribunal. Serbia is being represented by three law firms in this case.
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Activists are raising alarms over unauthorized drilling and rebar placement near the Sava River in Surčin, close to an Expo complex and a water source. Concurrently, residents in the Župa wine-growing area are expressing strong fears that a proposed recycling center would destroy their livelihoods.
Insajder:
Drilling and Rebar Placement: Why is the Sava Riverbank Near Surčin Being…
Activists are concerned about drilling and rebar placement near the Sava River in Surčin, close to an Expo complex and a water source, suspecting unauthorized work beyond the approved renovation of water wells.
N1:
Residents of the Župa wine region fear a planned recycling center: 'We would…
Local residents in the Župa wine-growing area express strong concerns and fear about the proposed construction of a recycling center, believing it would destroy their livelihoods.
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Two individuals have been arrested and one is sought in connection with the murder of Novica Elek in Surčin. In separate incidents, masked attackers violently assaulted a celebrant and his family at a birthday party in Barajevo, and multiple containers were set on fire in Kraljevo, with flames spreading to two cars.
N1:
VJT: Two individuals arrested, one sought in connection with the murder of…
The Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) announced that two people have been arrested, and one is still being sought in connection with the murder of Novica Elek in Surčin.
N1:
Belgrade VJT: Suspect Arrested for Murder in Surčin
The Belgrade Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a murder that occurred in Surčin.
Nova:
Drama in Barajevo: Masked attackers stormed a coming-of-age party and beat the…
A violent incident occurred at a birthday party in Barajevo, where masked individuals attacked the celebrant, his brother, and father with pipes.
N1:
Containers set on fire overnight in Kraljevo, spreading to two cars
Overnight, multiple containers were set on fire in the center of Kraljevo, with the flames spreading to two vehicles.
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The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU) has called for the withdrawal and rewriting of the draft law on the foundations of the education system. Concurrently, a report questions whether students can provide solutions to improve the healthcare system, and a student gathering marked the 22-month anniversary of a canopy collapse, demanding accountability for those responsible.
Danas:
Medicine for Serbian Healthcare: Can Students Heal the System?
A news report questions whether students can provide the necessary solutions to improve the Serbian healthcare system.
Danas:
Withdraw from Public Discussion and Write a New One: SANU's Objections to the…
The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU) has submitted objections to the draft law on the foundations of the education system, calling for it to be withdrawn and rewritten.
Vreme:
Students: Forgetting Cannot Protect Those Responsible for Canopy Collapse
A gathering of students and citizens marked the 22-month anniversary of a canopy collapse, emphasizing that the event should not be forgotten and those responsible held accountable.
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Experts are critically analyzing Yettel's decision to block N1 and Nova S channels for some users, viewing it as a politically motivated move strategically timed before elections. Separately, Domagoj Šabić and Zdravko Ponoš reportedly clashed over the unsuccessful election of the president of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM).
N1:
Experts on Yettel's removal of N1 and Nova: A political decision before the…
Experts analyze Yettel's decision to block N1 and Nova S channels for some users, deeming it a political move timed strategically before the elections.
Danas:
Šabić and Ponoš Clash Over Failed REM President Election
Domagoj Šabić and Zdravko Ponoš reportedly had a disagreement regarding the unsuccessful election of the president of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM).
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The national volleyball team has advanced to the semi-finals, expressing a strong desire to win, despite a polite acknowledgment of their Greek opponents.
Nova:
We are sorry, Greeks, but we would rather go to the semi-finals
A sports report, likely about a volleyball match, expresses regret towards the Greek team but a strong desire for the Serbian team to advance to the semi-finals.
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