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Significant developments unfolded today, marked by escalating protests in Valjevo where citizens demanded accountability for police brutality. The demonstration saw apprehensions and a criminal complaint filed against one participant, alongside a concerning incident where a car attempted to drive through the crowd, resulting in assaults. Adding to the day's major news, the government of Đuro Macut dismissed Vladan Djokic, the Rector of the University of Belgrade, and two other officials from key state management boards. Concurrently, the media landscape is facing a potential shake-up as Alpac Capital is reportedly taking over independent media outlets N1 and Nova S, with editorial and staff changes anticipated. Other notable stories include a stabbing in New Belgrade involving a man with reported ties to the criminal group led by Veljko Belivuk, and an announcement by Nebojša Stefanović that all homicides in Belgrade since the beginning of the year have been solved. Discussions around minimum wage increases and systemic social injustice also gained prominence.

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A large protest in Valjevo, marking the anniversary of police brutality, saw students and citizens demand accountability for the violence. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported approximately 3,500 attendees at the unregistered gathering, with 11 participants apprehended and a criminal complaint to be filed against one. Further escalating tensions, a car attempted to drive through the protest crowd, with a man exiting the vehicle and assaulting three individuals.

Vreme: Large Protest in Valjevo Demands Accountability for Police Brutality

Students and citizens protested in Valjevo to mark the anniversary of police brutality, emphasizing that no one has been held accountable for the violence. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the apprehension of 11 protest participants.

N1: Police Estimate 3,500 at Unregistered Valjevo Gathering; Criminal Complaint…

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported approximately 3,500 people attended an unregistered gathering in Valjevo, and a criminal complaint will be filed against one participant.

N1: Former Police Lieutenant on Valjevo Brutality: 'It Hurts Most When You Realize…

A former police lieutenant reflects on police brutality in Valjevo, expressing that the most painful aspect is realizing it's merely a job for the officers involved.

Insajder: Protest 'Valjevo Remembers' held, students demand accountability for police…

A protest named 'Valjevo Remembers' took place, where students called for an investigation into the responsibility for police brutality that occurred in August 2025.

Nova: Car Attempts to Drive Through Valjevo Protest Crowd

A car tried to drive through a crowd at a protest in Valjevo; a man exited the vehicle and assaulted three people.

The government of Đuro Macut has removed Vladan Djokic, Rector of the University of Belgrade, Nebojsa Bojovic, and Dejan Filipovic from their positions on the management boards of the Institute for Architecture and the Agency for Spatial Planning, among other key state institutions.

N1: Government Dismisses Djokic, Bojovic, and Filipovic from Institute and…

The Serbian government has dismissed Vladan Djokic, Nebojsa Bojovic, and Dejan Filipovic from their positions on the management boards of the Institute for Architecture and the Agency for Spatial Planning.

Danas: Government dismisses officials from management boards of architectural…

The Serbian government has removed several officials, including Djokic, Bojovic, and Filipovic, from their positions on the management boards of key state institutions.

Cenzolovka reports that Alpac Capital is in the process of acquiring independent media outlets in Serbia, specifically mentioning N1 and Nova S. This takeover is expected to lead to significant editorial and staff changes within these media organizations.

Nova: Cenzolovka: Alpac Taking Over Independent Media in Serbia

Cenzolovka reports that Alpac is in the process of taking over independent media outlets in Serbia, with Sadler and editors expected to be replaced.

Vreme: Media Shake-ups Expected at N1 and Nova S as United Group Changes Hands

Cenzolovka reports that Alpac Capital intends to take over the management of United Group's media outlets, including N1 and Nova S, which is expected to lead to editorial and staff changes.

A man was stabbed in New Belgrade, suffering injuries to his neck, chest, and arm. He was later identified as having previous ties to Veljko Belivuk, the leader of a notorious criminal group currently on trial for serious crimes. The victim reportedly remained silent to the police regarding the attacker.

Nova: Man Stabbed in New Belgrade Identified; Had Ties to Belivuk

The man stabbed in New Belgrade has been identified; he was previously arrested with Veljko Belivuk and has been mentioned multiple times in court proceedings.

Nova: Man Stabbed in New Belgrade; Attacker Targeted Neck, Chest, Arm

A man was stabbed in New Belgrade; he remained silent to the police as the attacker stabbed him in the neck, chest, and left arm.

An analysis explores the implications of a proposed minimum wage increase to 600 euros, particularly for teacher salaries. Concurrently, the A11 Initiative asserts that poverty in Serbia is a systemic social injustice, exacerbated by high living costs and restrictive social welfare policies, citing a lack of political will to address these issues.

Danas: What does a minimum wage increase to 600 euros mean for teacher salaries?

This article investigates the potential effects of raising the minimum wage in Serbia to 600 euros, specifically examining its implications for the salaries of teachers.

Insajder: Serbia is a land of social injustice, poverty is just one aspect

A representative from the A11 Initiative states that poverty in Serbia is becoming a systemic social injustice, exacerbated by high living costs and restrictive social welfare policies. The initiative highlights the lack of political will to address these issues.

President Aleksandar Vučić is facing criticism for allegedly using the personal struggle of a mother with a sick child for campaign clips broadcast on television and social media.

N1: Vučić Uses Campaign Without End or Limits: Mother's Struggle for Sick Child…

President Vučić is criticized for using the plight of a mother with a sick child for campaign clips on television and social media.

Serbia continues to battle numerous wildfires, with 25 active blazes reported across the country. The situation on the Stolovi mountain remains unchanged, indicating an ongoing challenge for fire suppression efforts.

Insajder: 25 wildfires active in Serbia, situation on Stolovi unchanged

There are currently 25 active wildfires across Serbia, with the situation on the Stolovi mountain remaining unchanged. This indicates a significant ongoing challenge with fires within the country.

Residents in a Zvezdara neighborhood have been without water for a prolonged period of 15 days. Despite this, the local water utility company has reportedly informed affected residents that the issue is 'solved' for them before terminating communication.

N1: Part of Zvezdara Without Water for 15 Days; Vodovod Claims Problem is 'Solved'

Residents of a Zvezdara neighborhood have been without water for 15 days, with the water utility company reportedly stating the issue is resolved for them and hanging up.

Over the past decade, Serbia's sales of weaponry to Ukraine have surpassed one billion euros. This trade involved various export mechanisms, including alleged deception.

Nova: Serbian Arms Sales to Ukraine Exceeded One Billion Euros

Sales of Serbian weaponry to Ukraine have surpassed one billion euros over ten years, involving export and deception.

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