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Blockade of the court building in Novi Sad

Finally Free: Mašina Speaks with Released Activists

Six and a half months. That’s how long members of the Novi Sad branch of the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG), Marija Vasić and Lado Jovović, along with STAV activist Lazar Dinić, spent in detention, both in jail and under house arrest. For almost two months, Dimitrije Dimić, a student in Niš, wore an ankle monitor. All of them are facing charges of organizing the violent overthrow of the constitutional order. But for the foreseeable future, they will (hopefully) be able to freely prove their innocence. Jovović, Dinić, and Dimić spoke to Mašina about the past months and their reactions to the courts’ decision to lift the previous restrictions.

Six and a half months. That’s how long members of the Novi Sad branch of the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG), Marija Vasić and Lado Jovović, along with STAV activist Lazar Dinić, spent in detention, both in jail and under house arrest. For almost two months, Dimitrije Dimić, a student in Niš, wore an ankle monitor. All of them are facing charges of organizing the violent overthrow of the constitutional order. But for the foreseeable future, they will (hopefully) be able to freely prove their innocence. Jovović, Dinić, and Dimić spoke to Mašina about the past months and their reactions to the courts’ decision to lift the previous restrictions.

One Year Since Everything Changed: November 1 in Novi Sad

November 1 marks one year since the recently renovated railway canopy collapsed in Novi Sad, killing 16 people. The city is expected to host a large protest, and the atmosphere is one of anxious anticipation. Thousands of students will march from Belgrade to Novi Sad, receiving a grandiose welcome, as has happened countless times before. Will this protest mark a new beginning for the student movement?

November 1 marks one year since the recently renovated railway canopy collapsed in Novi Sad, killing 16 people. The city is expected to host a large protest, and the atmosphere is one of anxious anticipation. Thousands of students will march from Belgrade to Novi Sad, receiving a grandiose welcome, as has happened countless times before. Will this protest mark a new beginning for the student movement?

Detained Serbian Student Ends Hunger Strike After 12 Days

Bogdan Jovičić, a student at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, had been on a hunger strike for 12 days and is currently in the Special Prison Hospital in Belgrade. He is reportedly in stable condition, according to the Administration for the Implementation of Criminal Sanctions. Serbian President Vučić referred to Jovičić as a “hooligan” and claimed to not know that the student had been shackled while attending his father’s funeral, as seen in a viral photograph.

Bogdan Jovičić, a student at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, had been on a hunger strike for 12 days and is currently in the Special Prison Hospital in Belgrade. He is reportedly in stable condition, according to the Administration for the Implementation of Criminal Sanctions. Serbian President Vučić referred to Jovičić as a “hooligan” and claimed to not know that the student had been shackled while attending his father’s funeral, as seen in a viral photograph.

Clashes in Novi Sad

Students’ Analysis Finds Police Used More Dangerous Gas Against Protestors

An independent laboratory analysis conducted by students of the Faculty of Sciences (PMF) in Novi Sad shows that at a protest on September 5, police officers deployed chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, known as CN gas. CN gas is a more dangerous variant than the usual tear gas, chloroacetophenone which is known as CS gas.

An independent laboratory analysis conducted by students of the Faculty of Sciences (PMF) in Novi Sad shows that at a protest on September 5, police officers deployed chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, known as CN gas. CN gas is a more dangerous variant than the usual tear gas, chloroacetophenone which is known as CS gas.

Police Crackdown in Novi Sad and the Death of University Autonomy

Once again, tear gas, arrests, and beatings characterized Friday's protest in Novi Sad. Under the slogan “Serbia, can you hear us?" protesters marched to the Faculty of Philosophy, where police had been stationed for ten days but have since dispersed. Approximately 20,000 people attended the protest, according to the Archive of Public Gatherings, at which hundreds of people endured beatings, tear gas, and were arrested.

Once again, tear gas, arrests, and beatings characterized Friday’s protest in Novi Sad. Under the slogan “Serbia, can you hear us?” protesters marched to the Faculty of Philosophy, where police had been stationed for ten days but have since dispersed. Approximately 20,000 people attended the protest, according to the Archive of Public Gatherings, which has catalyzed a new wave of protests including one today called by students today in downtown Belgrade.

Masked Men Violently Evict Students in Novi Pazar; Students Retake Building

All day, police blocked the entrance to the State University in Novi Pazar (DUNP), a Muslim-majority city in southeastern Serbia. In the early hours this morning, masked individuals forcibly removed student protesters from the building, leaving one student injured. As students from across the country flocked in support, students regained access to the building and chanted "Victory!" Citizens are now organizing protest blockades across the country in solidarity.

All day, police blocked the entrance to the State University in Novi Pazar (DUNP), a Muslim-majority city in southeastern Serbia. In the early hours this morning, masked individuals forcibly removed student protesters from the building, leaving one student injured. As students from across the country flocked in support, students regained access to the building and chanted “Victory!” Citizens are now organizing protest blockades across the country in solidarity.

Students Cultural Center

Prosecutor’s Office calls for investigation into alleged theft of equipment at the Student Cultural Center

The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade has announced that it has given an order to the First Instance Public Prosecutor’s Office to form a case regarding the alleged misappropriation of property from the Student Cultural Center.

The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade has announced that it has given an order to the First Instance Public Prosecutor’s Office to form a case regarding the alleged misappropriation of property from the Student Cultural Center.

Plenum in front of the Faculty of Philology

Dean of the Faculty of Philology demands that students remove their personal belongings from the faculty building; support rally for students is announced

Dean of the Faculty of Philology Iva Draškić Vićanović gave the students that were blockading the building until 4pm to leave the building, stating that the reason is the entrance exam taking place there. Students have asked the citizens to join them in a support rally at 3pm outside of the institution in question.

Dean of the Faculty of Philology Iva Draškić Vićanović gave the students that were blockading the building until 4pm to leave the building, stating that the reason is the entrance exam taking place there. Students have asked the citizens to join them in a support rally at 3pm outside of the institution in question.

Protest in Belgrade

The road to elections and who’s on it: What’s the status of citizens’ rebellion after eight months of action?

The government’s tactic of pretending not to notice civil rebellion and a comprehensive social and political crisis, i.e. to play the waiting game over a long period of time has, at least it appears so, started to work. Summer’s begun, the intensity of protests has gone down, the students are slowly returning to their academic duties. Despite everything though, small fires of resistance are continuing to ignite, mostly on the local level. What remains is the question of how to continue, that is, how to fulfill the main demand put before the regime – the calling of snap parliamentary elections?

The government’s tactic of pretending not to notice civil rebellion and a comprehensive social and political crisis, i.e. to play the waiting game over a long period of time has, at least it appears so, started to work. Summer’s begun, the intensity of protests has gone down, the students are slowly returning to their academic duties. Despite everything though, small fires of resistance are continuing to ignite, mostly on the local level. What remains is the question of how to continue, that is, how to fulfill the main demand put before the regime – the calling of snap parliamentary elections?

Another symbol of Belgrade is being targeted – the students aren’t giving up on Sajam

Despite the administration denying it, the destruction of the Belgrade fair complex has unofficially begun. Students have called on citizens to gather in front of Sajam on 17th of July, so they could, as they state, stop “the destruction of another symbol of our city.” During the action, police detained one student and two citizens.

Despite the administration denying it, the destruction of the Belgrade fair complex has unofficially begun. Students have called on citizens to gather in front of Sajam on 17th of July, so they could, as they state, stop “the destruction of another symbol of our city.” During the action, police detained one student and two citizens.

Classes start but resistance persists

Classes are formally starting, quotas have been approved, and entrance exams set. In some places, online classes are being met with boycotts while university students are met with repression. Still, the fight for autonomy of universities and a just society is not stopping with the instatement of online classes – it’s just transforming.

Classes are formally starting, quotas have been approved, and entrance exams set. In some places, online classes are being met with boycotts while university students are met with repression. Still, the fight for autonomy of universities and a just society is not stopping with the instatement of online classes – it’s just transforming.

Nationwide Street Blockades Grow Despite Mass Arrests and Police Repression

For a week, street blockades and other acts of civil disobedience have broken out throughout Serbia. In Belgrade, Niš, Novi Sad, and other cities, citizens have been blocking intersections and major roads to demand that the government hold snap parliamentary elections. In response, the police have been beating and arresting students and citizens alike – further fueling outrage and raising the stakes of a movement that shows no signs of backing down.

For a week, street blockades and other acts of civil disobedience have broken out throughout Serbia. In Belgrade, Niš, Novi Sad, and other cities, citizens have been blocking intersections and major roads to demand that the government hold snap parliamentary elections. In response, the police have been beating and arresting students and citizens alike – further fueling outrage and raising the stakes of a movement that shows no signs of backing down.

Belgrade’s Mass Protest and the Clashes that Followed: A Recap of Events

The student protest on St. Vitus Day, a significant national and religious holiday in Serbia, was held on Saturday in Belgrade. 140,000 people joined while supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party gathered in their counter protest in Pionirski Park. Here's a breakdown of what followed.

The student protest on St. Vitus Day, a significant national and religious holiday in Serbia, was held on Saturday in Belgrade. 140,000 people joined while supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party gathered in their counter protest in Pionirski Park. Here’s a breakdown of what followed.

Students blockading their universities today filed a criminal complaint against the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, for what they describe as an unauthorized visit to an intensive care unit on March 17, when he visited North Macedonian citizens who were severely burned and injured in a fire in the city of Kočani.

Students in Blockade File a Criminal Complaint Against President of Serbia

Students blockading their universities yesterday filed a criminal complaint against the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, for what they describe as an unauthorized visit to an intensive care unit on March 17, when he visited North Macedonian citizens who were severely burned and injured in a fire in the city of Kočani.

Students blockading their universities yesterday filed a criminal complaint against the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, for what they describe as an unauthorized visit to an intensive care unit on March 17, when he visited North Macedonian citizens who were severely burned and injured in a fire in the city of Kočani.

Government Influence and Academic Resistance in Serbia

As the government seeks to strike a deal with the University of Belgrade’s administration in order to break the student uprising, professors and teaching staff have mobilized to keep higher education a public good. But as resistance intensifies, so too does repression.

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University vs. government: for the first time, no new students enrolled during peacetime

In a video published by students blockading universities, the Rector of the University of Belgrade and other professors stated that, for the first time in 200 years, a decision has not yet been made regarding the enrollment of a new generation of students.

In a video published by students blockading universities, the Rector of the University of Belgrade and other professors stated that, for the first time in 200 years, a decision has not yet been made regarding the enrollment of a new generation of students.

Students Continue Blockade of Public Broadcaster Despite Police Intervention

Students and citizens spent the last two nights blockading the public broadcaster, Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), in downtown Belgrade. Since April 14, students had blockaded several broadcasting centers in Belgrade and Novi Sad to call for a new bid by the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) or for RTS to be shut down due to its inaccurate reporting on the current uprising in Serbia.

Students and citizens spent the last two nights blockading the public broadcaster, Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), in downtown Belgrade. Since April 14, students had blockaded several broadcasting centers in Belgrade and Novi Sad to call for a new bid by the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) or for RTS to be shut down due to its inaccurate reporting on the current uprising in Serbia.

“Cycle to Strasbourg” – Serbian Students to Bike 1,000 Kilometers for Human Rights

Students blockading faculties at the University of Novi Sad announced a daring and exhausting journey of over 1,000 kilometers to deliver documentation on human rights violations in Serbia to the European Court of Human Rights.

Students blockading faculties at the University of Novi Sad announced a daring and exhausting journey of over 1,000 kilometers to deliver documentation on human rights violations in Serbia to the European Court of Human Rights.

Students from all over Serbia on their way to Belgrade: “Every corner of the country echoes with one voice”

Belgrade students will host peers from all over Serbia on March 15. Students, together with high school graduates, are travelling on foot and by bicycle to the big protest. While the students and pupils are walking towards Belgrade, an appeal comes from the blockade at the faculty of Organisational Sciences to all citizens of Serbia to "weave threads of support into the great banner of resistance" with their actions.

Belgrade students will host peers from all over Serbia on March 15. Students, together with high school graduates, are travelling on foot and by bicycle to the big protest. While the students and pupils are walking towards Belgrade, an appeal comes from the blockade at the faculty of Organisational Sciences to all citizens of Serbia to “weave threads of support into the great banner of resistance” with their actions.

80 Percent of citizens support student demands and protests, polling shows

An overwhelming majority of Serbian citizens support most of the students' demands, and a third of the population reports having participated in the ongoing protests, according to new research conducted by the Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability (CRTA).

An overwhelming majority of Serbian citizens support most of the students’ demands, and a third of the population reports having participated in the ongoing protests, according to new research conducted by the Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability (CRTA).

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