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September 21, 2026

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The student movement, a significant force ahead of the October 25 elections, faced a new challenge as police reportedly attempted to enter student premises, an action condemned as illegal by former Commissioner Rodoljub Šabić. Further concerns about freedom of expression arose with the deletion of Ilija Srdanović's Instagram account after he posted a response to President Aleksandar Vučić. [cite: 21, 22, Nova: Ranko Pivljanin writes: What is Vučić afraid of - fear of his own people, N1: Šabić: Police attempt to enter student premises is illegal, officials must…, Danas: Srdanović's Instagram account deleted after responding to Vučić] In other key developments, a new Serbian-Israeli drone factory has commenced operations in Belgrade, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal lawyer, Zion Amir, appointed as one of its directors. [cite: 31, Vreme: BIRN: Netanyahu's Lawyer is Director of Israeli Drone Factory in Makiš, Danas: Benjamin Netanyahu's personal lawyer: Who is Zion Amir, appointed director of…] Meanwhile, a fenced-off tent settlement in Pioneer Park continues to draw attention, with speculation about its potential use as the election campaign intensifies. [cite: Insajder: Tent settlement in Pioneer Park as "infrastructure on hold": What role could…] The political landscape remains charged, with discussions around the 'Students' List' electoral program and their 'Guardians of the Constitution' cycling tour gaining momentum. [cite: Vreme: Student List: General Public Self-Defense Against Evil, Danas: 'Guardians of the Constitution' arrive in Niš tonight: Students' List calls…] These events unfold as President Vučić has announced his intention to resign on September 27 and seek the premiership in the upcoming vote.

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The student movement is facing new challenges as police reportedly attempted to enter student premises, a move that former Commissioner Rodoljub Šabić deemed illegal and called for accountability from officials. [cite: N1: Šabić: Police attempt to enter student premises is illegal, officials must…] Adding to concerns over freedom of expression, the Instagram account of Ilija Srdanović, a prominent figure, was deleted after he posted a response to President Aleksandar Vučić. [cite: Danas…

N1: Šabić: Police attempt to enter student premises is illegal, officials must…

Former Commissioner for Information of Public Importance, Rodoljub Šabić, stated that the police's attempt to enter student premises was illegal and called for accountability from officials.

Danas: Srdanović's Instagram account deleted after responding to Vučić

The Instagram account of Srdanović was reportedly shut down after he posted a response to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.

Danas: Interview with Florijan Biber: Students brought back hope for change, and now…

An interview with Florijan Biber discusses how students have reignited hope for change in Serbia, suggesting that a return to the previous state of affairs is no longer possible.

Vreme: Student List: General Public Self-Defense Against Evil

An interview with Slobodan Bubnjević, a candidate for the Student List, discusses the list's program, campaign, and beliefs regarding the future government and their chances of victory in the upcoming elections.

Danas: Should the Students' List abolish Expo after winning the elections?

This article questions whether the 'Studentska lista' (Students' List) should discontinue the 'Expo' initiative following their electoral success.

Danas: 'Guardians of the Constitution' arrive in Niš tonight: Students' List calls…

The 'Guardians of the Constitution' are scheduled to arrive in Niš tonight, and the Students' List has urged citizens to come out and welcome the cyclists.

Vreme: 'European Serbia' Competes with Students in Fight for Census

The 'Student List' and part of the opposition are running against the ruling party, but with different strategies for the snap parliamentary elections on October 25th. Discussions in 'Utisak nedelje' covered who is running, who supports the students, who will pass the census, and internal…

N1: Simić: Important to address SNS voters and promise a normal future

A political figure, Simić, emphasizes the importance of communicating with voters who supported the SNS party, assuring them of a normal future.

Nova: Ranko Pivljanin writes: What is Vučić afraid of - fear of his own people

An opinion piece by Ranko Pivljanin analyzing Serbian President Vučić's fears, suggesting they stem from his own constituents.

Serbia has opened a new drone assembly plant in Belgrade's Makiš settlement, a joint venture with an Israeli company. [cite: 31, Vreme: BIRN: Netanyahu's Lawyer is Director of Israeli Drone Factory in Makiš] Notably, Zion Amir, a prominent Israeli lawyer who also represents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been appointed as one of the directors of the new factory. [cite: 31, Vreme: BIRN: Netanyahu's Lawyer is Director of Israeli Drone Factory in Makiš, Danas: Benjamin Netanyahu's…

Danas: Benjamin Netanyahu's personal lawyer: Who is Zion Amir, appointed director of…

The article introduces Zion Amir, Benjamin Netanyahu's personal lawyer, who has been appointed as the director of a new Serbian-Israeli drone factory being established in Belgrade.

Vreme: BIRN: Netanyahu's Lawyer is Director of Israeli Drone Factory in Makiš

In collaboration with an Israeli company, Serbia has opened a drone assembly plant in Belgrade's Makiš settlement. Zion Amir, a prominent Israeli lawyer who also represents Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been appointed as one of the directors, BIRN reports.

A tent settlement in Pioneer Park remains fenced off and inaccessible to the public, despite being largely empty. [cite: Insajder: Tent settlement in Pioneer Park as "infrastructure on hold": What role could…] As Serbia's political campaign for the October 25 elections intensifies, Insajder is investigating the authorities' reasons for not removing the camp and its potential role in upcoming rallies or protests.

Insajder: Tent settlement in Pioneer Park as "infrastructure on hold": What role could…

Despite being almost empty, a tent settlement in Pioneer Park remains fenced off and inaccessible to citizens as Serbia's political campaign for the October 25 elections intensifies. Insajder investigates why the authorities are not removing the camp, its potential use for rallies or protests, and…

An investigation has revealed difficulties faced by investors, raising questions about who is hindering the development of renewable energy sources in anticipation of a significant 'power surge'. [cite: N1: Investigation: Investors in trouble, who is blocking renewables amid 'power…] Concurrently, new data indicates a trend in labor migration, with the number of employed foreigners in Serbia projected to exceed 64,000 by the end of 2025.

N1: Investigation: Investors in trouble, who is blocking renewables amid 'power…

An investigation reveals that investors are facing difficulties, questioning who is hindering renewable energy sources in anticipation of a significant 'power surge'.

N1: Labor migration: By the end of 2025, over 64,000 foreigners employed in Serbia

The number of employed foreigners in Serbia is projected to exceed 64,000 by the end of 2025, indicating a trend in labor migration.

At least 12 professors have reportedly lost their jobs at the Polytechnic School in Subotica, with some suspecting political motivations behind the dismissals. [cite: N1: At least 12 professors lost jobs at Polytechnic School in Subotica] Separately, a building fire in Novi Sad necessitated the emergency evacuation of 32 residents, resulting in four injuries. [cite: Nova: Building on fire in Novi Sad: Emergency evacuation of 32 residents, four…] In Mirijevo, a broken water pipe has been…

N1: At least 12 professors lost jobs at Polytechnic School in Subotica

At least 12 professors have lost their jobs at the Polytechnic School in Subotica, with one suspecting political reasons behind the dismissals.

Nova: Building on fire in Novi Sad: Emergency evacuation of 32 residents, four…

A report on a building fire in Novi Sad that required the emergency evacuation of 32 residents, with four people sustaining injuries.

N1: Drinking water gushing down the street in Mirijevo for two months: 'No large…

A broken water pipe has been causing water to flow down a street in Mirijevo for two months, with residents citing narrow streets as an obstacle to repairs.

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