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The Republic Electoral Commission has confirmed the final results of the repeated parliamentary elections, with the Student List securing a commanding 53.01% of the votes. This outcome marks a significant political shift, as the Student List is now poised to form the new government, ending the Serbian Progressive Party's long-standing majority. In the wake of this defeat, former President Aleksandar Vučić, whose 'United Serbia' list received 38.98% of the votes, expressed his disappointment and announced that the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) will not contest future presidential elections, deeming it a 'farce.' The victory of the student-led movement has garnered international attention, with one prestigious scientific journal even suggesting it could lead to the 'smartest parliament in the world.' Meanwhile, Alta Bank faces international scrutiny following a Financial Times report on suspected money laundering, with Russian citizens reportedly holding savings there. Separately, the Kareja Institute has filed a criminal complaint against several officials, including First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Siniša Mali, and Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović, concerning EPS. Additionally, arrests have been made for alleged vote buying for the SNS party.

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The Republic Electoral Commission has announced the final results of the repeated parliamentary elections, confirming a decisive victory for the Student List with 53.01% of the votes. The United Serbia list, led by former President Aleksandar Vučić, secured 38.98%. Following this outcome, Vučić, who had resigned as president to run for prime minister, conceded defeat and stated that his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) will not participate in future presidential elections. The Student List's…

Insajder: RIK: After repeated elections, Student List won 53.01% of votes, United Serbia…

The Republic Electoral Commission's data after repeated voting shows the Student List secured 53.01% of the votes, and United Serbia received 38.98%.

Nova: Could This Be the Smartest Parliament in the World? How a Prestigious…

A prestigious international scientific journal has commented on the victory of a student list, suggesting it could lead to the 'smartest parliament in the world'.

Danas: RIK: After Repeated Elections, Student List Won 53.01% of Votes

The Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) announced that the Student List won 53.01% of votes and the United Serbia list received 38.98% after repeated elections.

Vreme: Repeat Elections Finished, Constitution of National Assembly Follows

Repeat elections at 53 polling stations have concluded, and with the snap parliamentary elections of October 25, 2026, there are no further obstacles to the constitution of the National Assembly in its new term.

Vreme: Offended Vučić Will Not Have SNS Participate in Presidential Elections

Alexander Vučić, defeated in the snap parliamentary elections, expressed offense, stating on TV Pink that the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) will not participate in the presidential elections, deeming it pointless to engage in a 'farce.'

Vreme: About Winners and Losers

Since the wars in former Yugoslavia and the overthrow of Slobodan Milošević, no event in Serbia has garnered as much global attention as the elections where the 'Student List' decisively defeated the seemingly invincible autocratic regime of Aleksandar Vučić.

Insajder: October Review: Student List Victory, Slavija Celebrations, Media Changes…

This review covers the Student List's victory, celebrations at Slavija Square, changes in the media, destruction of documents, and mass protests in France.

Insajder: CRTA: Repeated voting brought a change in mandate distribution, SPP secured…

The organization CRTA reported that the repeated voting led to a change in the distribution of parliamentary mandates, with SPP securing its entry into the Serbian Parliament.

Insajder: Dean Kovačević (FPN): State reform process cannot be fast, it's important to…

The Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade, Maja Kovačević, stated that the victory of the Student List in the parliamentary elections was contributed to by citizens strongly supporting the rule of law and the rebuilding of institutions.

Vreme: What Awaits the Winner

Research indicates that changing a system of governance based on total societal control, from the judiciary to state-owned enterprises and public assets, is a significant challenge, suggesting that 'Vučićism' has permeated even the management of public services.

Alta Bank has collapsed, with a Financial Times report indicating it is now under international investigation for suspected money laundering. Russian citizens are reportedly among those who stored their savings at the institution. Following these developments, Informatics Novi Sad has announced that its account with Alta Bank is no longer active.

N1: FT: Alta Bank under international scrutiny for suspected money laundering…

A Financial Times report indicates that Alta Bank is under international investigation due to suspicions of money laundering, with Russian citizens reportedly storing their savings at the institution.

Danas: How the House of Cards Known as Alta Banka Collapsed

The article reports on the collapse of Alta banka, detailing its downfall.

N1: Informatics Novi Sad: Our account at Alta Bank is no longer active, payments…

Informatics Novi Sad announced that their account at Alta Bank is no longer active and that payments should be directed to a new number.

The Kareja Institute has filed a criminal complaint against multiple officials from EPS, including First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Siniša Mali, Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović, and Macura. Separately, individuals have been arrested on suspicion of buying votes for the SNS party, with evidence of 30,000 units of currency prepared for six voters.

N1: Kareja Institute files criminal complaint against EPS officials, Mali, Đedović…

The Kareja Institute has submitted a criminal complaint against multiple officials from EPS, including Mali, Đedović Handanović, and Macura.

Nova: Arrested for Vote Buying for SNS: Prepared 30,000 for Six Voters

Individuals have been arrested on suspicion of buying votes for the SNS party, with evidence of 30,000 units of currency prepared for six voters.

Danas: Vučić: I Do Not Fear Arrest, I Signed Nothing Regarding Money

President Aleksandar Vučić stated that he is not afraid of arrest and has not signed any documents related to money.

N1: Vučić: I don't sign or do anything related to money - nothing can be found…

President Vučić stated that he does not handle or sign anything related to financial matters, implying nothing incriminating can be found concerning him.

Mohamed Alabbar, the investor behind Belgrade Waterfront, has sold an apartment in the local development, though he plans to retain his villa in Dedinje. In other business news, the owners of Alo and Informer, Saša Blagojević and Dragan J. Vučićević, have reportedly acquired nearly 25 media outlets across the country, including a network of local televisions.

N1: Revealed: Mohamed Alabbar sold his apartment in Belgrade Waterfront. Is he…

Mohamed Alabbar has sold his apartment in Belgrade Waterfront, raising questions about his future plans in Serbia.

Nova: Belgrade Waterfront Investor Sells Apartment, Plans to Keep Villa

Mohamed Alabbar, the investor behind Belgrade Waterfront, has sold one of his apartments in a local settlement and intends to keep his villa in Dedinje.

Nova: Owners of Alo and Informer Own Nearly 25 Media Outlets in Serbia

Saša Blagojević and Dragan J. Vučićević, owners of Alo and Informer, have acquired nearly 25 media outlets across Serbia, including a network of local televisions.

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