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The ruling Serbian Progressive Party has ended its two-year absence from Novi Sad with a rally so well-prepared that the state rail operator added extra trains and all scheduled power outages were canceled. Tractor convoys arrived under police escort to park along the city’s main boulevard, though the presence of the agricultural machinery caused significant traffic problems across the city. The festive atmosphere has not extended to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which remains silent following the publication of encrypted messages allegedly linking organized crime figures to party financing. While the government ignores the leaks, its ministers are reportedly campaigning around the clock, testing the thin legal boundary between state business and party promotion. The administration’s preference for privacy continues elsewhere. A representative recently declined to explain why presidential pardons are kept secret, and officials are accused of faking the restructuring of the state road company to satisfy the IMF. For those who prefer more transparency, a group of students has begun a march from Zaječar to Belgrade to promote their own electoral list.

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The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is holding a major rally in Novi Sad today, leading to significant traffic disruptions caused by tractor convoys entering the city. Special arrangements include police escorts for tractors, additional trains provided by Srbijavoz, and the cancellation of planned power outages to accommodate the event.

Vreme: Crime Scene: SNS 'Circus' Finally Arrives in Novi Sad

Two years after constructing a canopy, the ruling SNS party is holding a large rally in Novi Sad, a city they had previously avoided. Students are urging citizens to let the 'circus' pass by.

N1: LIVE: Ahead of SNS rally in Novi Sad, tractor convoys caused traffic problems

Live coverage reports that convoys of tractors heading to a ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally in Novi Sad have caused significant traffic disruptions.

Insajder: Tractor Convoys Enter Novi Sad Ahead of SNS Rally

Tractor convoys entered Novi Sad this morning and are parked along Mihajla Pupin Boulevard in anticipation of a rally by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).

Nova: Bomb Threats Before Student Rallies, Srbijavoz Adds Trains for SNS Rally…

There were bomb threats before student gatherings, while Srbijavoz is introducing extra trains to Novi Sad for the SNS rally, and all planned power outages have been canceled.

Nova: Tractors Enter Novi Sad Under Police Escort Ahead of SNS Rally; Stage, Tents…

Tractors were escorted by police into Novi Sad as preparations for an SNS rally included setting up a stage, tents, and portable toilets.

Radar has published Sky app correspondence that reportedly links organized crime figures, including Darko Šarić, to the financing of the ruling party, with both the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs remaining silent on these allegations. Additionally, Radar claims to have obtained official correspondence related to Nikola Selaković, Minister of Culture, and Dejan Đurđević, Director of the Republic Secretariat for Legislation, in the "Generaštáb" case…

N1: Radar published Sky correspondence, SNS and MUP silent: Were Šarić and…

Following the publication of 'Sky' app correspondence by Radar, which allegedly links organized crime figures like Darko Šarić to financing the ruling party, both the SNS and the Ministry of Internal Affairs remain silent.

Nova: We Reveal: Radar Had Access to Official Correspondence Between Nikola…

Radar claims to have obtained official correspondence regarding Nikola Selaković and Dejan Đurđević in the Generaštáb case, alleging new forgeries by the minister.

Nova: Oskar Broke Promise to Šarić? Received 14 Years Instead of 10, and Faces New…

Oskar allegedly broke a promise made to Darko Šarić, who received a 14-year prison sentence instead of the promised 10 years, and now faces additional charges.

Serbian ministers are reportedly highly active, working and campaigning extensively, raising concerns about potential loopholes that allow them to use their official positions for party campaigning despite new regulations. Additionally, political parties 'Evropska Srbija' and 'Autentična desnica' are facing questions for lacking polling station staff in many locations.

Insajder: Ministers Active Day and Night - Where State Work Ends and Election Campaign…

Serbian ministers are reportedly more active than ever, working and campaigning day and night. Despite new regulations, there are concerns about loopholes allowing them to use their ministerial positions for party campaigning.

Nova: European Serbia and Authentic Right Lack Polling Station Staff, Asked Why They…

The political parties 'Evropska Srbija' and 'Autentična desnica' reportedly do not have members for polling station committees in many locations, prompting questions about why these positions were not offered to the Student List.

A debate on the rule of law highlights ongoing questions about why the Serbian President's pardons are kept secret, with a representative reportedly avoiding direct answers on the matter.

N1: Why is it a secret who Vučić pardoned: Raguš avoids answering N1, Stanković…

A debate on the rule of law and presidential pardons questions why the Serbian President's pardons are kept secret, with a representative avoiding direct answers.

Students and citizens have commenced a march from Zajecar to Belgrade to attend a rally organized by the Student List on October 21st. This action comes amidst calls from Sara Valentik of the Students' List for Serbia to become a country free from corruption and mafia influence.

Insajder: Students and Citizens March from Zajecar to Belgrade for Student List Rally

Students and citizens have begun a march from Zajecar to Belgrade to attend a rally by the Student List on October 21st.

Vreme: Serbia Must Be a Country Without Corruption and Mafia

Sara Valentik from the Students' List states that their organization has many experts in various fields and can collectively create solutions and proposals to achieve their goals.

An investigative report alleges that the state is falsifying the restructuring of the public company 'Roads of Serbia' to meet International Monetary Fund requirements, despite the company continuing to incur financial losses.

N1: Working groups change, but losses remain: How the state fakes restructuring of…

An investigative report claims that the state is falsifying the restructuring of the public company 'Roads of Serbia' to meet International Monetary Fund requirements, despite ongoing financial losses.

Discussions are taking place regarding the significant amount of screen time allocated to Aleksandar Vučić on television, with experts describing the current campaign as "the dirtiest ever" and one participant defending his media presence as a result of his diligence.

Vreme: Vučić is Non-Stop on Television Because He is 'Diligent and Works Hard'

Following data on Aleksandar Vučić's screen time, the ruling party is left with only witty remarks. Experts in the media scene describe the campaign as the dirtiest ever.

N1: N1 debate on media: Is 78% of Vučić's TV time controversial? Raguš says we…

A discussion on media representation addresses whether President Vučić's significant airtime on television is problematic, with one participant defending him.

The restoration of a monument in Niš has drawn scrutiny, with questions arising over whether the work constituted a genuine restoration or merely a new coat of paint, especially given that the cost is reportedly three times higher than a similar monument project in Belgrade.

Danas: Monument Restoration in Niš: Unclear if "Painted" or Restored, Costs Triple…

The restoration of a monument in Niš is questioned regarding whether it was simply painted or returned to its original colors, with its cost being three times higher than the 'Prince' monument in Belgrade.

The ride-sharing company Uber has commenced its operations in the Serbian market, initially focusing on food delivery services, with plans to potentially expand to passenger transportation at a later stage.

N1: Uber enters the Serbian market but will not transport passengers, at least for…

The ride-sharing company Uber is launching its services in Serbia, but initially, it will only focus on food delivery and not passenger transportation.

A report analyzing Serbia's dominant companies indicates that businesses with affiliations to the state experience rapid growth in their profits.

Danas: Profits Grow Quickly When Working with the State: Who Dominates the Serbian…

A report examines the companies that dominate Serbia's economy, highlighting that profits rapidly increase when businesses are affiliated with the state.

Nova.rs has directly questioned United Cloud, inquiring whether the company is aware of potentially becoming an accessory in election theft.

Nova: Nova.rs Asks United Cloud: Are You Aware You Could Be Complicit in Election…

Nova.rs poses a direct question to United Cloud, inquiring if they are aware of potentially becoming accessories in election theft.

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