Serbian students marked the arrival of the New Year with 15 minutes of silence to honor the 15 victims of a deadly train station roof collapse in November. Gathered at Belgrade, Novi Sad and other cities, thousands of students called for justice and political reform in response to the tragedy.
Serbian students ushered in the New Year with a silent protest to honor the 15 victims of a deadly train station collapse in November.
At midnight in Belgrade, students stood in silence for 15 minutes, commemorating the lives lost when a concrete awning collapsed at the city's central train station on November 1, killing 14 and injuring three, one of whom later died from their injuries.
The tragedy, blamed on government corruption and poor construction practices, has sparked wi despread protests.
Students, opposition groups, and the public have repeatedly taken to the streets demanding justice and political reforms, accusing the government of mismanagement. The government denies these allegations.
Instead of celebrating New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters, led by students, gathered in Belgrade and other cities, continuing their call for accountability.
The movement has gained broad support, including from professors, farmers, and actors, reflecting deepening dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vučić’s leadership. Despite the festive season, protests continue to demand justice for the victims and government accountability for the collapse.
Serbia and Russia will jointly examine allegations that Serbian-made weapons reached Ukraine, following claims by Russian officials and statements from President Aleksandar Vucic calling for a fact-finding effort.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addressed his country from Moscow’s Red Square, emphasizing Serbia’s independence and commitment to historical values.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has been hospitalized in Belgrade after suddenly falling ill and cutting short his trip to the United States.
Thousands of trade union workers and students rallied in the streets of Belgrade on Monday, May 1, calling for sweeping political reforms and denouncing government corruption in what has become one of the largest protest movements against President Aleksandar Vučić’s administration in over a decade.
The blockade of Serbia’s national broadcaster RTS entered another day, as students and citizens press demands for media transparency and accountability following a deadly tragedy in Novi Sad.
Japan has launched its H2A rocket for the final time, marking a shift to its next-generation H3 programme.
Fourteen militants were killed in a security operation following a deadly suicide bombing on a military convoy in northwest Pakistan that left 13 soldiers dead.
Over 1 million Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan since January, amid calls from the interim government to help rebuild the country.
Uzbekistan’s gold exports rose by 54.8 percent in the first five months of 2025, reaching 6.49 billion U.S. dollars, official data shows.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will hold talks with Lotus after the carmaker moved to ease concerns over the future of its UK factory.
Iran launched 18 ballistic missiles late Sunday targeting the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American installation in the Middle East.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has advised American citizens to shelter in place amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, as part of a broader global security alert issued by Washington.
A data transmission failure at Milan's Area Control Center has suspended over 300 flights across northwest Italy since Saturday evening.
Severe storms overnight triggered mass flight cancellations and delays at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, just as the busy 4th of July travel period begins.
Russia’s Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova arrived in North Korea on Saturday with a large delegation, calling cultural ties between Moscow and Pyongyang stronger than ever.
The U.S. Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill after Republicans resolved concerns over rural hospitals and state tax deductions.
Poland’s six-month presidency of the EU Council ends Sunday, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlighting defence spending and migration policies as key outcomes.
Japan has launched its H2A rocket for the final time, marking a shift to its next-generation H3 programme.
Fourteen militants were killed in a security operation following a deadly suicide bombing on a military convoy in northwest Pakistan that left 13 soldiers dead.
Over 1 million Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan since January, amid calls from the interim government to help rebuild the country.
Uzbekistan’s gold exports rose by 54.8 percent in the first five months of 2025, reaching 6.49 billion U.S. dollars, official data shows.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will hold talks with Lotus after the carmaker moved to ease concerns over the future of its UK factory.
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