Detentions, resignations, probes shake Serbia after students toppled strongman Vucic in election Detentions, resignations, switching of sides, attempts to destroy evidence of wrongdoing The Independent UK · 1h ago
Owner of private Serbian bank detained and accused of siphoning money Serbian authorities have detained the owner of a private bank on suspicion he was siphoning money from the lender The Independent UK · 18h ago
Two Years After Novi Sad's Train Station Deadly Canopy Collapse, Serbia Mourns Amid New Political Hope Thousands gathered in Novi Sad to commemorate the 16 victims of the railway station canopy collapse, as Serbia's student-led opposition prepares to govern and accountability remains unresolved. Latin Times · 20h ago
Serbia remembers 16 victims of Novi Sad railway station collapse Serbia marks two years since the Novi Sad station collapse, as students in power vow justice for the 16 victims and accountability for alleged corruption. Euronews · Nov 2
Serbia marks the second anniversary of a train station tragedy that fueled student protests Thousands of students and supporters in Serbia have marked two years since a deadly train station disaster The Independent UK · Nov 1
From dissent to victory: How Brazil and Serbia challenged those with power - and won When students take to the streets, they are often dismissed as inexperienced, idealistic or easily mobilised. But when demonstrations persist, attract people beyond university campuses and begin challenging those in power, they can become a force that political leaders cannot ignore. The Times of India · Nov 1
How Serbia's Leaderless Student Movement Dismantled 14 Years of Vučić Rule in a Single Night Serbia's Student List won an outright parliamentary majority in snap elections, defeating Aleksandar Vučić's coalition after a nationwide protest movement emerged from the 2024 Novi Sad railway station disaster. Latin Times · Oct 30
‘Swift justice’: Student List supporters focus on cleaning up Serbia’s rotten institutions After improbable election victory, the unconventional grassroots movement says it will prioritise dismissal of corrupt officials The Guardian - UK · Oct 30
Election special: deadlock in Israel, regime change in Serbia, US midterms Tens of thousands of Israeli expats flew home to vote in Tuesday’s election – most of them, according to media reports, hoping for a result which would end Benjamin Netanyahu’s prime ministership. The Conversation · Oct 30
Could 2026 be the year that democracy fought back? Elections are never enough by themselves, but the stunning results from Serbia, Brazil and Hungary have given us hope in dark times, says Belgian author and philosopher David Van Reybrouck The Guardian - UK · Oct 30
After the victory: The foreign policy and governing challenges facing Serbia’s student movement The victory of Serbia’s Student List has fundamentally changed the country’s political landscape. But winning the election may prove to have been the easier part. Euronews · Oct 29
Serbia's students demand resignations in police, judiciary as they prepare to take power Serbia's student movement has demanded the resignations from top officials in the police, intelligence and judiciary after their historic election win against Aleksandar Vucic The Independent UK · Oct 29
Israel election results live: Trump says he’s watching coalition talks as police dismiss Netanyahu’s election theft claims Netanyahu has accused Arab-Israeli parties of ‘stealing’ the election after a strong performance that could make them kingmakers The Independent UK · Oct 29
Lula makes history: inside the 30 October Guardian Weekly Brazil backs Lula for a fourth term. Plus: Student List triumphs in Serbia The Guardian - UK · Oct 28
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28 In Serbia, a new type of democracy is taking hold, and Europe is watching closely A movement that began in outrage has delivered one of Europe’s most remarkable election upsets, showing that change is possible and prompting questions over what comes next
The Times of India · Oct 28 US backs Flavio Bolsonaro, expels Cuban diplomat; analysts see power play TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump's campaign to assert American primacy in the western hemisphere produced fireworks on two fronts on Wednesday. First Washington gave refuge to defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro as he fled the country; then it expelled from the US a Cuban diplomat alleging…
International Business Times UK · Oct 28 Serbian Police Kill Knife Attacker Outside Israeli Embassy as Minister Describes Suspected Terror Attack Serbian police shot dead an unidentified minor after he allegedly attacked a guard outside Israel's Belgrade embassy.
International Business Times UK · Oct 28 'We Kept Silent': Serbian Public Broadcaster Apologises to Viewers for Years of One-Sided Reporting After Vučić Defeat Serbian broadcaster RTV apologises for years of one-sided reporting after Aleksandar Vučić's election defeat, as an editor resigns.
The Economic Times · Oct 28 Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia An attacker with two knives assaulted a policeman outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade. During the incident, the officer was injured but managed to shoot the assailant dead. The attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar' while lunging at the officer, who was defending himself. Serbia's outgoing interior minister subsequently raised the country's…
The Economic Times · Oct 28 Serbia’s 'leaderless' student movement won the election. Now it must choose a leader The Student List has achieved a parliamentary majority in Serbia, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. Comprising various professionals, they are now tasked with selecting government leaders and forming a cabinet. With rising public and private debt, the incoming government faces crucial economic challenges ahead. They must also…
The Times of India · Oct 28 Minor Shot At Israeli Embassy: Serbian police kill knife attacker; threat level raised to maximum In a shocking incident, a minor armed with a knife assaulted a security guard near the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade shortly after midnight. Witnesses reported that the assailant yelled Islamist phrases during the attack. Serbian officials have classified the event as a terrorist act, prompting an elevation of the national…
The Independent UK · Oct 28 Knife attacker shot dead outside Israel's embassy in Serbia Serbia's security threat level has been raised to red
Euronews · Oct 28 Europe Today: Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row.
The Times of India · Oct 28 Academics, doctors, actors: How Serbia’s student-backed movement defeated Vučić in a historic election Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in a historic election, marking a potential political turning point after more than a decade of his dominance. While the choice of the next prime minister remains uncertain, the movement has brought together several prominent Serbian figures, reflecting its growing…
Latin Times · Oct 28 Serbia's Students Topple a 14-Year Strongman — And Russia Loses Its Best Friend in Europe Serbia's Student List won 52.54% of the vote, defeating Aleksandar Vucic's coalition and securing a projected parliamentary majority, but its cautious stance toward Russia leaves Belgrade's foreign-policy direction uncertain.