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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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President Aleksandar Vučić remains in office, actively navigating the political landscape, including discussions around the timing of presidential elections. However, his political standing has been challenged by an unexpected internal party dispute in Užice, where members reportedly voted against a reception for him, sparking confusion and highlighting internal conflict.
A new environmental crisis is unfolding in Kula, where a landfill fire is causing severe air pollution, with residents reporting difficulty breathing due to toxic fumes. This development adds to ongoing concerns about wildfires across the country, with 35 active blazes, the most critical being in Deliblatska Peščara, and international teams assisting in efforts near Lebane, Goč, and Stolovi mountains.
Economically, the country's borrowing of 5.2 billion euros last year is under scrutiny, while the government is also implementing measures, including early increases and aid, to secure the votes of pensioners. Socially, analyses question the dominance of FK Crvena Zvezda, suggesting it as a business-political project, and concerns are raised about increasing brutality against sexual minorities and dissenting groups.
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A significant environmental and health concern has arisen from a landfill fire in Kula, causing severe air pollution and respiratory difficulties for residents. Concurrently, Serbia continues to battle 35 active wildfires, with the Deliblatska Peščara region being the most critically affected, prompting evacuations near Lebane and international assistance on Goč and Stolovi mountains. Former Minister Branko Ružić commented on President Vučić's statement regarding no construction in Deliblatska…
N1:
Kula Landfill Fire: Citizens Gasping for Poisonous Air, "Not Normal"
A landfill fire in Kula is causing significant air pollution, with residents reporting difficulty breathing due to toxic fumes, highlighting a severe environmental and health concern.
Insajder:
Live Blog: Wildfires in Serbia - Deliblatska peščara Worst Hit, Evacuations…
Serbia is battling 35 open fires, with the Deliblatska peščara being the most critical area. Evacuations are underway near Lebane, and fires are also active on Goč and Stolovi mountains, with international teams assisting in the efforts.
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The dominance of FK Crvena Zvezda in Serbian football is being questioned, with analyses suggesting it operates as a business-political project hindering European performance. Meanwhile, Rasim Ljajić comments on the difficult position of Partizan's management. Socially, brutality against sexual minorities and dissenting groups is highlighted as a recurring issue, and the city of Kraljevo mourns the tragic death of a five-year-old girl due to reckless driving.
Vreme:
FK Crvena Zvezda: A Business-Political Project?
An analysis questions the uncontested dominance of FK Crvena Zvezda in Serbian football, suggesting its success is a business-political project that hinders European performance and goes unquestioned by many sports journalists.
Danas:
Rasim Ljajić: Partizan caught between two fires
Rasim Ljajić comments on the difficult position of the Partizan football club's management, facing criticism from different groups.
Vreme:
Prajd Godmother: Serbia Lives 'Bloody Prajd'
In an interview, Danica Vučenić, this year's Prajd godmother, states that brutality against sexual minorities and dissenting groups has become a recurring phenomenon in Serbia, surpassing isolated incidents.
Vreme:
Kraljevo Mourns 5-Year-Old Girl Killed by Reckless Driving
Residents of Kraljevo are mourning the death of a five-year-old girl who died from injuries sustained in a severe traffic accident, an event citizens had warned about for months due to reckless driving.
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An investigative report details alleged cultural appropriation and boycotts by the ruling party, leading to the creation of a 'Blacklist Fest'. Internationally, a reported assassination plot in Serbia has allegedly uncovered an old tactic by Russia's FSB involving the use of women as covert operatives.
Nova:
Investigation: Ruling Party's 'Cultural Blacklisting' and Festival Boycotts
An investigative report details alleged cultural appropriation and boycotts by the ruling party, leading to the creation of a 'Blacklist Fest'.
Nova:
Serbian Plot Uncovers Moscow's Old Tactic of Using Women as Weapons
A reported assassination plot in Serbia has revealed an old tactic employed by Russia's FSB, involving the use of women as covert operatives.
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