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Serbia: Phantom lists and rising Euribor rates — FrontPages.eu, September 18, 2026

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New poll data suggests a competitive political landscape, with President Aleksandar Vučić and Ilija Srdanović, the lead candidate for the Student List, showing significant hypothetical support in the race for Prime Minister. This comes amidst intensified scrutiny over election integrity, including fresh allegations of 'phantom lists' that reportedly lack active citizen engagement and visible campaigns. The academic sector continues to be a focal point, with two additional professors at the University of Novi Sad reportedly dismissed, and the Dean of the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, Patrik Drid, implicated in these decisions. Simultaneously, the Student Movement is actively campaigning, outlining detailed reform proposals for education and agriculture, including calls for free textbooks and measures to combat climate change. Beyond the political arena, a significant public health concern has emerged as forty individuals are reportedly fighting for their lives after contracting the West Nile virus. Economically, the Euribor interest rate has reached its highest point since January 2025, raising concerns for those with housing loans.

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New poll data from the Polimarket platform indicates a significant lead for President Aleksandar Vučić in a hypothetical prime ministerial race, with Ilija Srdanović of the Student List also showing strong performance. Meanwhile, concerns over election integrity are escalating with allegations of 'phantom lists' associated with Aleksandar Vučić's regime, which reportedly operate without active citizen engagement or traditional campaign efforts. Politologist Florian Bieber suggests that attacks…

Vreme: Will Minorities Shape the Majority?

An analysis of how President Vučić's government has fostered an elite among minority political representatives, and how this dynamic could be crucial in the upcoming clash between the regime and the Student List.

N1: Vučić - 56%, Srdanović - 42%: What the Polimarket platform tells us about the…

A political platform called Polimarket suggests a significant lead for Vučić and a strong performance from Srdanović in a hypothetical race for the future Prime Minister of Serbia, prompting analysis of the country's political landscape.

Nova: Elections Without Citizens: 'Phantom Lists' in Vučić's Regime?

This article questions the legitimacy of electoral lists that do not actively engage citizens, lack campaign stands, and do not conduct active campaigns, suggesting they are 'phantom lists' associated with Vučić's regime.

Danas: Splits, withdrawals, Russian influence: Who benefits and who is harmed by…

An analysis of the current political landscape, examining the potential consequences, beneficiaries, and drawbacks of a coalition formed by Vulin and Nestorović, as well as the influence of Russian interests.

Vreme: Florian Bieber: Attacks on the Student List Indicate SNS is Unsure of Election…

Politologist Florian Bieber believes that Aleksandar Vučić called elections expecting a victory, but also under pressure due to circumstances, especially since SNS does not have a presidential candidate.

N1: Nestorović wasn't missing, he was in Moscow: Received a directive on how to…

This story questions the whereabouts of political figure Nestorović, suggesting he was in Moscow and received instructions regarding upcoming elections, and criticizes the Serbian government for its silence on the matter.

Insajder: Šabić: Someone Wants the Campaign to Pass Without Problems and Real Monitoring…

Rodoljub Šabić expresses concern that there is an effort to ensure the election campaign proceeds smoothly without effective oversight from the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM).

The University of Novi Sad is again at the center of controversy, with two more lecturers losing their jobs at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, and Patrik Drid, the Dean, reportedly playing a key role. This follows previous dismissals and has led to a rally in support of 56 professors from the 'Jovan Jovanović Zmaj' Gymnasium whose contracts were not renewed. Amidst these academic tensions, the Student Movement is actively campaigning for the upcoming elections, presenting…

Insajder: Low Blow or High Criteria: Why Two Novi Sad Sports University Lecturers Lost…

The decision not to re-elect two lecturers at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education in Novi Sad has shifted focus to the institution. While some claim it's a "clash with professors who supported students," the lecturers state they met legal requirements, but the dean insists they did not…

Nova: Free Textbooks, Abolishing Tuition, Teacher Incentives: How Students Plan…

Students are outlining their plans for reforming the education system, including proposals for free textbooks, ending self-financing study, and providing incentives for teacher training.

Danas: Student agriculture plan: Fighting climate change and import lobbies, rural…

Students have developed a plan for agriculture aimed at combating climate change and import lobbies, ensuring the survival of young people in rural areas, and improving the status of women.

Vreme: What Do You Think When You Say 'Lustration'?

The program of the Student List hints at a form of lustration, a concept popular with the public but interpreted differently by each individual.

Insajder: 'Fifty-Six Letters for Fifty-Six Professors': Support Rally for Jovine…

A rally was held to support 56 professors at the 'Jovan Jovanović Zmaj' Gymnasium in Novi Sad whose employment contracts were not renewed.

Nova: New Purge at Novi Sad University: Two More Professors Fired

Following recent dismissals, two more professors have lost their jobs at the University of Novi Sad, with Patrik Drid reportedly playing a key role in the decision.

Forty individuals are currently in critical condition, fighting for their lives after being infected with the West Nile virus, marking a significant public health alert. Concurrently, the Euribor interest rate has climbed to its highest point since January 2025, raising concerns among those with housing loans about potential increases in their monthly payments.

Danas: Euribor at its highest since January 2025: What does this mean for those with…

The Euribor interest rate has reached its highest point since January 2025, raising concerns for individuals with housing loans about potential increases in their monthly payments.

Nova: 40 Infected with West Nile Virus Fighting for Life

Forty individuals infected with the West Nile virus are currently in critical condition, fighting for their lives.

Concerns regarding media freedom have been raised as the Council of Europe's platform reported that Serbia has expelled an individual described as a fighter for media freedom. In other news, a doctor has recounted the experience of making the decision to turn off life support for former Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito.

N1: Council of Europe Platform: Serbia expelled a fighter for media freedom from…

The Council of Europe's platform has reported that Serbia has expelled an individual described as a fighter for media freedom, raising concerns about the country's commitment to press liberties.

Nova: I Was the Doctor Who Turned Off Life Support for Josip Broz Tito

A doctor recounts the experience of being present and making the decision to turn off life support for former Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito, stating he did not die on May 4th.

An attack against the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade has been reported, with allegations of regime involvement. Additionally, a documentary from Insajder explores lessons learned from fires, particularly in the Deliblatska Peščara region. A mother also shared the challenges of living with cystic fibrosis, highlighting the critical need for early access to innovative therapies.

Insajder: Insajder Document: Fires, Smoke - (Un)learned Lessons

This documentary explores lessons learned from fires, particularly in the Deliblatska Peščara region, examining the impact of fire and smoke.

Insajder: Mother of a Child with Cystic Fibrosis: 'It's a Life of Fear and Isolation…

A mother describes the challenges of living with cystic fibrosis, emphasizing that early access to innovative therapies like Trikafta is crucial for survival and quality of life.

Nova: Attack on the Dean of FF in Belgrade: The Invisible Hand of the Regime Draws…

This article reports on an attack against the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, alleging the regime's involvement.

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