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Monday, October 19, 2026
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The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, led by Nenad Stefanović, has organized special duty shifts for election day and the two days following, reportedly anticipating unrest and numerous arrests, according to Judge Miodrag Majić of the Court of Appeals in Belgrade. This development coincides with student groups from multiple cities marching to the capital for a planned gathering on October 22nd, with students claiming their meetings are being recorded and arrests are being prepared.
Further intensifying pre-election tensions, new analyses allege that the ruling Serbian Progressive Party's (SNS) 'bot army,' composed of public employees, costs citizens approximately twenty million euros annually, raising questions about misusing public funds and potential criminal charges. Separately, Nebojša Romčević, a professor at the Faculty for Drama, Radio, Film and Television in Belgrade, stated that the SNS cannot win the upcoming elections, even through fraud.
In other news, the European People's Party (EPP) has reportedly withdrawn its support for Aleksandar Vučić, who resigned as President on September 27, 2026, to run for Prime Minister in the upcoming parliamentary election. Meanwhile, the disappearance of Slavija info channel presenter Ljubomir Stefanović has sparked concern, with his apartment sealed and family reportedly unaware of his whereabouts.
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The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade is reportedly preparing for numerous arrests around the upcoming election, organizing special duty shifts for election day and the two days following. This comes amidst student protests, with columns of students marching to Belgrade for an October 22nd gathering and alleging that their meetings are being recorded and arrests are being prepared. Political analysts suggest Serbia will undergo significant changes after October 25th, framing the…
Vreme:
Judge Majić: Stefanović's prosecutor's office prepares for election night…
Judge Miodrag Majić stated that the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, led by Nenad Stefanović, has organized special duty shifts for election day and the two days following it, suggesting anticipation of unrest and numerous arrests.
N1:
Students Marching to Belgrade from Šabac, Valjevo, and Zaječar for October 22…
Students are undertaking long walks from various cities, including Šabac, Valjevo, Zaječar, and Gornji Milanovac, to reach Belgrade for a planned gathering on October 22nd.
N1:
Students: We Know They Are Recording Our Meetings and Preparing Arrests – They…
Students claim that their meetings are being monitored and arrests are being prepared, but they maintain their activities are lawful.
N1:
Political Analyst: Serbia Won't Be the Same After October 25
A political commentator suggests that Serbia will undergo significant changes following the events of October 25th.
N1:
Roknić: Elections are a Choice Between Corruption, Abuse of Institutions, Mass…
Analyst Roknić states that the upcoming elections present voters with a choice between corrupt practices and a return to normalcy.
Danas:
Vladimir Arsenijević: It would be strange if there is no violence on the…
Writer Vladimir Arsenijević expresses concern about potential post-election violence in Serbia.
Danas:
Crisis in the service of elections
This article discusses a crisis related to elections, suggesting it impacts essential services.
Vreme:
Every voter is a vote against the regime
High turnout, according to Vreme's sources, will indicate whether the Student Movement has succeeded in restoring hope to citizens that it is possible to escape Serbia's deadlock. It will also signal whether the progressives have failed to drive a significant number of anti-regime citizens to…
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New analyses indicate that public employees allegedly operating a 'bot army' for the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) cost citizens around twenty million euros annually through misused public funds. This has led to accusations of criminal offenses and discussions about whether the individuals involved will be required to return the money.
Danas:
Spending citizens' money on 'political prostitutes': Following analysis…
An analysis indicated that employees in 231 public institutions engaged in botting activities for the SNS party, leading to accusations of misusing public funds for political purposes.
Vreme:
How much could botting cost?
Botting from public institutions for the Serbian Progressive Party costs citizens around twenty million euros annually. Will the bots themselves have to return this money?
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The European People's Party (EPP) has reportedly withdrawn its support for Aleksandar Vučić, signaling a shift in political alliances. This comes after Vučić, who served as President of Serbia from 2017 to 2026, resigned from the presidency on September 27, 2026, to run as a prime ministerial candidate for the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Nova:
EPP no longer stands behind Vučić: European People's Party 'put the brakes…
The European People's Party (EPP) has reportedly withdrawn its support for Aleksandar Vučić, indicating a shift in political alliances, with further consequences anticipated.
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Serbia is projected to face another winter with high air pollution levels, as environmental experts state that government measures remain insufficient and fragmented. PM10 levels are already exceeded in numerous municipalities, with issues like stubble burning and a lack of comprehensive plan evaluation worsening the situation.
Insajder:
Air Quality Concerns for Serbia This Autumn and Winter
Serbia faces another winter with high air pollution levels due to insufficient and piecemeal government measures, according to environmental experts. PM10 levels are already exceeded in many municipalities, and issues like stubble burning and lack of plan evaluation worsen the situation.
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Nebojša Romčević, a professor at the Faculty for Drama, Radio, Film and Television in Belgrade, stated that the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is incapable of winning the upcoming elections, even with electoral fraud, asserting that any power seized by force would be short-lived. Marinika Tepić, Vice-president of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) and Member of the National Assembly, emphasized that the removal of Aleksandar Vučić from power hinges on the 'European Serbia' list.
Nova:
Interview: Nebojša Romčević says SNS cannot win elections, even through fraud…
Nebojša Romčević, in an interview, stated that the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is incapable of winning the upcoming elections, even with electoral fraud, and asserted that any power seized through force would be short-lived.
Danas:
Tepić states: Without the 'European Serbia' list, there will be no change of…
Marinika Tepić asserts that the removal of Aleksandar Vučić from power is contingent on the 'European Serbia' list.
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An analysis explores the complex and often contradictory relationship between Serbia and the United States, highlighting both positive remarks from former President Trump and potential threats of sanctions from the US Congress.
N1:
Serbia-US Relations: Between Trump's Praise and Congress's Sanction Threats
An analysis explores the complex relationship between Serbia and the United States, considering both positive remarks from former President Trump and potential sanctions from the US Congress.
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The 'Kreni-promeni' movement has filed criminal charges against police officers from two Belgrade police stations and employees of the Urgent Center in connection with the case of Tatjana Mićić.
Insajder:
Movement 'Kreni-promeni' Files Criminal Charges Against Police Officers
The movement 'Kreni-promeni' has filed criminal charges against police officers from PS Novi Beograd and Savski venac, as well as employees of the Urgent Center, in relation to the case of Tatjana Mićić.
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An anniversary marking the tragic death of Dušan Jovanović was observed in Belgrade, with attendees aiming to ensure that no Roma child in Serbia experiences similar suffering in the future.
Insajder:
'So No Roma Child in Serbia Experiences the Same Again': Anniversary Marked in…
An anniversary marking the tragic death of Dušan Jovanović was observed in Belgrade with the aim of ensuring no Roma child in Serbia faces similar suffering.
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A former leader of an SNS paramilitary group has provided testimony alleging that public funds were utilized for illicit activities, calling it a "machinery of evil."
Nova:
Testimony of a former SNS 'thug' leader: Public money for a machinery of evil.
This report features the testimony of a former leader of an SNS paramilitary group, alleging that public funds were used for illicit activities.
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