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Thousands block key motorway in Serbian capital during student-led protests

BELGRADE, Serbia — Thousands of people blocked traffic on Friday at a key motorway intersection in Serbia’s capital during student-led street protests over the collapse of a concrete canopy that killed 15 people more than two months ago. Protesters have staged almost daily street demonstrations to demand accountability over the Nov. 1 crash at a railway station building in the northern city of Novi Sad. Hundreds held silent protests also on Friday at various locations across Serbia. Though Vucic has formally said he would lead Serbia to join the European Union, the Serbian strongman has faced accusations of diminishing democratic freedoms in the Balkan nation rather than advancing them during his past decade in power.

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1 week, 5 days ago

Serbia's prosecutor charges 13 in a deadly canopy fall that fueled mass protests

Hindustan Times

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia's public prosecutor on Monday indicted 13 people, including a former minister, over the collapse of a concrete canopy that killed 15 people last month and triggered weeks of massive anti-government protests. Serbia's prosecutor charges 13 in a deadly canopy fall that fueled mass protests The suspects were charged in the northern city of Novi Sad, where …

1 week, 5 days ago

Serbia’s prosecutor charges 13 in a deadly canopy fall that fueled mass protests

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s public prosecutor on Monday indicted 13 people, including a former minister, over the collapse of a concrete canopy that killed 15 last month and triggered weeks of massive anti-government protests. The suspects were charged in the northern city of Novi Sad, where the Nov. 1 collapse happened, with committing a grave criminal act against public safety …

2 weeks ago

Student marches, traffic blockades in Serbia as protests persist over concrete canopy fall

Hindustan Times

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian university students left piles of old school books outside the education ministry building on Friday as part of almost daily street protests demanding accountability over the collapse nearly two months ago of a concrete canopy that killed 15 people in the country's north. Student marches, traffic blockades in Serbia as protests persist over concrete canopy fall …

2 weeks ago

Student marches, traffic blockades in Serbia as protests persist over concrete canopy fall

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian university students left piles of old school books outside the education ministry building on Friday as part of almost daily street protests demanding accountability over the collapse nearly two months ago of a concrete canopy that killed 15 people in the country’s north. Scattered traffic blockades were also held on various locations throughout Serbia at 11:52 …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Thousands protest in Serbia as anger mounts over train station accident

Al Jazeera

Protesters demand the resignation of Serbia’s leader and mayor of Novi Sad city over the deadly accident that killed 15 people. “We came here to say ‘Stop’ to everything that has been happening since 2012,” said Aleksa, 30, an IT expert from Novi Sad. “We want to see an end to corruption and nepotism.” Many are demanding that Serbia’s leader …

Traffic blockades held throughout Serbia against populist government over roof collapse tragedy

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Residents throughout Serbia stopped in silence for 15 minutes on Friday as part of persistent anti-government protests following the collapse last month of a concrete canopy in the country’s north that killed 15 people. Traffic blockades have taken place each Friday since Nov. 1 at 11:52 a.m., the exact time when the canopy at the railway station …

1 month, 1 week ago

Thousands march in Serbia to mark 1 month since a roof collapse killed 15 people

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Thousands march in Serbia to mark 1 month since a roof collapse killed 15 people

Associated Press

NOVI SAD, Serbia — Thousands joined a protest march on Sunday in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad that marked one month since a concrete canopy ouside of the city’s railway station collapsed, killing 15 people and injuring two. Street protests and blockades have been held almost daily since the Nov. 1 roof collapse, demanding accountability after tons of …

1 month, 1 week ago

Protesters in Serbia hold 15-minute blockade for 15 victims of roof collapse, demanding justice

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Protesters in Serbia stood in silence for 15 minutes on Friday for the victims of a roof collapse four weeks ago in a northern city, seeking to keep up pressure on the populist authorities to punish those responsible for the tragedy. Traffic was blocked for a third week in a row at various spots in several Serbian …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Protesters in Serbian cities block traffic, standing in silence for the victims of roof collapse

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Residents in several cities and towns across Serbia blocked traffic and stood in silence for 15 minutes on Friday to commemorate the 15 victims of a roof collapse in the country’s north three weeks ago. Hundreds of people came out into the streets eight minutes before noon, at the exact same time when the outer roof on …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prosecutors in Serbia arrest 12 people over roof collapse at train station that killed 15

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Twelve people have been arrested in Serbia in connection with a roof collapse earlier this month at a train station in the northern city of Novi Sad that killed 15 people and severely injured two others, prosecutors said Thursday. The suspects, who have not been identified, face charges of committing criminal acts against public security, causing public …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why people are protesting over a deadly roof collapse in Serbia

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — The deadly collapse of a concrete roof at a rail station in Serbia has raised tensions across the Balkan county, fueling widespread anger toward the government and protests after the failure claimed 15 lives in the northern city of Novi Sad. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Serbia arrests 11 as anger surges over roof collapse at train station

Al Jazeera

Deadly incident occurred after Novi Sad station was renovated, with protesters blaming sloppy work led by corrupt officials. Serbian authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with a roof collapse at a train station that killed 15 people and led to protests alleging that government corruption was to blame. Public prosecutors in the northern city of Novi Sad said on …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protesters scuffle with police in Serbia as they demand arrests over a deadly roof collapse

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Scuffles erupted for a second day Wednesday in a northern Serbian city between police and opposition protesters demanding arrests over a deadly roof collapse at the city’s railway station earlier this month. Anti-government protesters sought to block a courthouse in Novi Sad, where the roof collapse at the station on Nov. 1 killed 15 people and injured …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Skirmishes erupt between Serbian police and opposition urging arrests over deadly roof collapse

The Independent

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Serbia’s opposition is locked in a standoff with police as tensions rise over deadly roof collapse

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian opposition protesters blocked a court house Tuesday over a deadly roof collapse at a railway station in the country’s north earlier this month, setting off a standoff with riot police in a sign of persistent tensions over the crash. A group of opposition lawmakers launched Tuesday’s blockade, demanding arrests and the release from detention of activist …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

A woman who was injured in a deadly roof collapse in Serbia has died, bringing death toll to 15

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — A young woman who was injured in a deadly roof collapse in Serbia this month has died, bringing the death toll to 15, doctors said on Sunday. The concrete outer roof on a railway station building in the northern city of Novi Sad suddenly fell on Nov. 1, crashing on the people sitting or standing below. Many …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anti-government protesters blame rampant corruption for roof crash that killed 14 people in Serbia

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — Anti-government protesters in Serbia on Monday demanded arrests and the resignations of top officials over the deadly collapse of a concrete roof at a railway station that killed 14 people in a northern city this month. The rally in Belgrade blamed the collapse on rampant corruption and sloppy renovation work on the station building in Novi Sad …

2 months ago

9 people detained after unrest in Serbian city during protest over deadly roof collapse

The Independent

2 months ago

Serbian Minister Resigns After Deadly Station Roof Collapse

Live Mint

-- Serbia’s construction minister resigned after 14 people were crushed to death last week by a falling canopy at a railway station that was rebuilt by European and Chinese firms two years ago. He also called for a thorough investigation into the rebuilding of Novi Sad station, in which dozens of construction companies, including Serbian, Chinese and Hungarian, took part. …

2 months, 1 week ago

Protesters demand arrests over train station roof collapse that killed 14 people in Serbia

The Independent

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1 year ago

Students launch 24-hour traffic blockade in Serbia’s capital ahead of weekend election protest

Associated Press

BELGRADE, Serbia — A group of university students on Friday launched a 24-hour blockade of a main street in Serbia’s capital during New Year’s holiday rush as protests continued in the troubled Balkan country after reports of irregularities that marred a recent election. Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party have been declared the winner of the parliamentary and local elections, but …

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