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Monday, August 31, 2026
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New allegations have emerged from politician Radonjić, claiming that the police are acting as security for the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), raising concerns about potential negative consequences. This comes as the Ministry of Interior is reportedly moving to strip the spouse of Katarina Petrović, a policewoman from Valjevo, of their rank, continuing an ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, the education system is facing sharp criticism. Professor Aleksandar Baucal has highlighted significant inequalities in primary education, oversized curricula, poor teacher conditions, and increasing centralization, also characterizing the state's actions regarding universities as problematic. In a related development, students are organizing a memorial walk in Belgrade to mark 22 months since a tragedy at the Novi Sad train station.
Other key domestic stories include a new consumer protection law proposing digital price tags for large retailers, ongoing efforts to combat more than 10 active wildfires across the country, and a protest by transporters in front of the EU Delegation in Serbia. Additionally, sources report on an upcoming SNS rally in Novi Sad, and journalists in Užice have reported experiencing attacks and phone confiscations.
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Politician Radonjić has alleged that the police are acting as security for the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and warned of potential negative consequences. Concurrently, the Ministry of Interior is reportedly pursuing action to strip the spouse of Katarina Petrović, a policewoman from Valjevo, of their police rank, continuing a contentious dispute. Journalists in Užice have also reported experiencing attacks and phone confiscations, raising concerns about press freedom.
N1:
Radonjić: Police serve as SNS security, if things go wrong
Politician Radonjić claims that the police are acting as security for the SNS party and warns of potential negative consequences.
Nova:
Spouse of Katarina Petrović to be stripped of rank: Ministry of Interior…
The Ministry of Interior is reportedly moving to strip Katarina Petrović's spouse of their police rank, continuing a conflict with the disobedient policewoman from Valjevo.
N1:
Journalists faced the worst in Užice: Attacks, phone confiscations, and…
Journalists in Užice have reportedly experienced attacks, had their phones confiscated, and been targeted, highlighting issues of press freedom.
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Professor Aleksandar Baucal has critically analyzed the Serbian education system, pointing out significant inequalities among children, overloaded curricula, the disadvantaged position of teachers, staff shortages, and increasing centralization. He also criticized the state's influence on universities, likening a minister's role to a 'colonial administrator'. In response to a past tragedy, students have announced a memorial walk in Belgrade, planning 16 minutes of silence for the 16 victims of…
Vreme:
Education in Serbia Before September 1st
This story delves into the significant inequalities among children in Serbian primary education, oversized curricula, the poor position of teachers, staff shortages, and increasing centralization, as discussed by professor Aleksandar Baucal. It questions the future outlook for education and why…
N1:
Professor Baucal: The state has become an occupier of universities, the…
Professor Baucal criticizes the state's actions regarding universities, characterizing the minister's role as that of a 'colonial administrator'.
Nova:
INTERVIEW Aleksandar Baucal: School should be a common institution for all…
Educator Aleksandar Baucal states that schools should not be affiliated with political parties or religious institutions, but rather serve as common spaces for all citizens.
Vreme:
Students Announce Memorial Walk in Belgrade
To mark 22 months since a tragedy at the Novi Sad train station, students in protest are organizing a memorial walk in Belgrade, with participants planning 16 minutes of silence for the 16 victims.
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A new consumer protection law is being proposed in Serbia, which would mandate digital and machine-readable price tags for large retailers, updated with every price change. Experts are debating whether this increased transparency will genuinely lead to lower prices for consumers or if its effectiveness will depend more on market competition and structure.
Insajder:
Digital Price Tag Update: Will New Rules for Large Retailers Bring Cheaper…
New Serbian consumer protection law proposes digital and machine-readable price tags for large retailers, updated with every price change. Experts debate whether this increased transparency will truly lead to lower prices or if it depends more on competition and market structure.
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Serbia is currently battling more than 10 active wildfires. Authorities have successfully localized the fire in Deliblatska Pescara, with expectations that it will be fully extinguished soon, while other areas remain under threat.
Insajder:
Live Blog: Serbia Battling Over 10 Wildfires, Deliblatska Pescara Fire Localized
More than 10 wildfires are currently active in Serbia, with the fire in Deliblatska Pescara localized and expected to be fully extinguished soon. The report provides live updates on the situation.
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Transporters in Serbia are staging a protest today outside the European Union's delegation office, likely to voice grievances or demands related to their industry.
Danas:
Today: Transporters' Protest in Front of the EU Delegation in Serbia
The article reports on a protest organized by transporters taking place outside the European Union's delegation office in Serbia, likely related to industry demands or grievances.
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Sources indicate that the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is planning a major rally in Novi Sad's Liberty Square. Predictions suggest a large turnout, signaling significant political implications for the event.
Danas:
If Vučić Comes to Novi Sad, It Will Be Ten Times Užice: Danas's Sources on the…
Sources speaking to Danas discuss the upcoming Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally scheduled to take place in Novi Sad's Liberty Square, with predictions of a large turnout and significant political implications.
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