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The role of the police in the upcoming elections is under intense scrutiny, with a legal expert stating that police are acting as the "fist of the authorities" and questioning the presence of high-ranking Gendarmerie and Criminal Investigation Department officials at ruling party rallies. This comes as the Ministry of Internal Affairs held a second meeting with the ODIHR mission for election observation. Adding to concerns about the rule of law, a law professor has raised doubts about the transparency and legality of procedures for pardons and amnesties, citing a lack of official statements from the Ministry of Justice. Meanwhile, President Aleksandar Vučić has addressed the Niš fortress fire, controversially claiming no damage occurred and suggesting images were AI-generated, a statement questioned for potentially hindering investigations. In other developments, former President Tomislav Nikolić has appeared in an election spot for the 'Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia' list, urging unity. Economists are debating the potential cancellation of the EXPO event, with some arguing it would be politically and economically unacceptable. New details have also emerged in the trial concerning a fatal mine accident in Majdanpek.

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Concerns have been raised regarding the politicization of the police force, with a legal expert asserting that the police serve as the "fist of the authorities" and questioning the presence of high-ranking police officials at ruling party rallies, which is legally prohibited. This comes as the Ministry of Internal Affairs held its second meeting with the ODIHR mission to observe the election process, against a backdrop of intensifying election campaigns where the ruling party is accused of…

N1: Police are the current fist of the authorities, often used to guard regime…

Vladimir Prijović states that police are the current fist of the authorities, often used to guard regime loyalists. He also discusses potential charges against an opposition councilor in Ivanjica and whether police are monitoring assembly sessions.

N1: What are the commander of the Gendarmerie and the head of UKP doing at the…

The article questions the presence of the Gendarmerie commander and the head of the Police Directorate's Criminal Investigation Department at a ruling party rally, citing legal prohibitions on partisan organizing.

Insajder: Second Meeting Held Between Serbian MUP Representatives and ODIHR Mission for…

The second meeting between representatives of the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the ODIHR mission for observing the election process has been held.

Nova: SNS lacks election program amid attacks: How things turned upside down

Political analysis suggests the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is focused on attacking opponents rather than presenting a platform for the upcoming elections.

A law professor from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Law has raised concerns about the lack of official statements from the Ministry of Justice regarding the procedures for amnesty and pardons, questioning whether legal processes were followed and criteria were properly applied.

Insajder: Equality Before Law and Possible Abuses: What's Wrong With Pardon and Amnesty…

A law professor from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Law has stated that the lack of official statements from the Ministry of Justice regarding the procedure for making decisions on amnesty and pardons raises doubts about whether the legal procedure was followed, and questions the criteria…

President Aleksandar Vučić has made controversial statements regarding the Niš fortress fire, denying that the walls burned during a recent SNS rally and suggesting that images showing damage were AI-generated. These claims are being questioned for potentially hindering the investigation of a criminal act.

Danas: Vučić's Statements on Niš Fortress Walls and AI

It is questioned whether President Vučić's claims that the walls of the Niš fortress did not burn during an SNS rally and that images were AI-generated hinders the investigation of a criminal act.

An analysis questions the Serbian government's claims of significant economic growth since 2012, suggesting statistical manipulations are being used to present economic results. Separately, economists are debating the viability of the EXPO event, with one arguing that its cancellation would be unacceptable from both political and economic perspectives.

Danas: Government's Statistical Manipulations in Displaying Economic Results

An analysis questions the Serbian government's claims of a three-times stronger economy since 2012, suggesting statistical manipulations are used to present economic results.

Danas: Milojko Arsić: Cancelling EXPO Would Be Politically and Economically…

Economist Milojko Arsić argues that cancelling the EXPO event would be unacceptable from both political and economic perspectives.

N1: Milojko Arsić: Canceling EXPO would be politically and economically unacceptable

Milojko Arsić believes that canceling the EXPO event would be both politically and economically unacceptable.

Former Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić has appeared in an election spot for Aleksandar Vučić, urging support for the 'Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia' list and calling for unity ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Vreme: Vučić Finds Tomo Again: Nikolić in SNS Pre-election Spot

Former Serbian President Tomislav Nikolić appeared in an election spot for Aleksandar Vučić, urging support for the 'Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia' list and calling for unity.

Vreme: Stone of Wisdom from Jajinci

A commentary on Aleksandar Vučić's campaign tactics, suggesting his unconventional approach mobilizes voters and sympathizers, comparing it to the 'Philosopher's Stone' from Harry Potter.

New details have emerged in the ongoing trial concerning the death of a young man in the Majdanpek Copper Mine, with the victim's mother's testimony reportedly causing emotional distress.

Nova: Mine accident trial developments: Mother's words shake Serbia

The story reveals new details about the trial concerning the death of a young man in the Majdanpek Copper Mine, with the victim's mother's testimony causing emotional distress.

A debate on healthcare issues saw Zlatibor Lončar, Minister of Health, attribute persistent waiting lists to blockades, while Miroslav Andrić noted that some healthcare problems have remained unresolved for two decades.

N1: Healthcare debate: Lončar blames waiting lists on blockades, Andrić points to…

In a debate on healthcare, Zlatibor Lončar attributes remaining waiting lists to blockades, while Miroslav Andrić notes that some issues have persisted for two decades.

New deans have been appointed at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Medicine, with some appointees reportedly having ties to the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) list and presidential honors.

Nova: New deans appointed at Belgrade Medical Faculty

New deans have been appointed at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Medicine, with some having ties to the SNS party list and presidential honors.

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