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May 23, 2026

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade demanding early elections and end to President Vučić's rule

Massive anti-government demonstrations in Serbia's capital turned violent as riot police clashed with protesters and fired tear gas. The student-led movement, which began after the Novi Sad rail station disaster in November 2024, is demanding early elections and an end to President Aleksandar Vučić's decade-long rule.

May 23, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪The collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station in November 2024 killed 16 people
  • ▪On May 23, 2026, Serbia's state railway company canceled all trains to and from Belgrade
  • ▪The Council of Europe has criticized Serbia's government for arbitrary arrests, excessive force, and police allegedly protecting masked attackers

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