Physical altercations and heavy police intervention marked a ruling party rally in Užice, Serbia, after supporters allegedly clashed with demonstrators. Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić addressed the crowd amid mounting allegations of coordinated violence and demands for fair elections.
Serbian environmental activists, led by Aleksandar Jovanović Ćuta, are advocating for the inclusion of water rights in the country's constitution. They emphasize that access to water will remain a critical issue regardless of changes in government.
Aleksandar Jovanović, leader of the Ecological Uprising, announced that his movement is currently closest to forming an electoral coalition with the People's Movement of Serbia (NPS), NLS, and Dr. Milić's movement.
The Ecological Uprising criticized the authorities for delaying the convening of an emergency staff meeting, despite the high temperatures and drought affecting the country.
Danijela Nestorović, an MP from the Ecological Uprising, questioned who would be held accountable for the four-month application of judicial laws that were not in compliance with the Constitution and European standards.
A Serbian UN peacekeeper was killed and two others wounded in a shelling incident in southern Lebanon, which the IDF attributed to Hezbollah. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, calling for an immediate investigation and an end to attacks against peacekeeping operations.
An environmental uprising has occurred in Stara Planina, Serbia, following the deforestation of 250 hectares of forest for the construction of a solar power plant. Activists are protesting this new assault on nature.
Belgrade Police Chief Veselin Milić has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a murder and body concealment. Following the arrest, President Vučić announced a comprehensive purge within the security sector.
The Ecological Uprising movement has condemned an attack on a young man in Karaburma who was assaulted for distributing stickers with a political message. The incident highlights concerns over political expression and safety.
The Serbian "Ecological Uprising" movement has called for the immediate implementation of transparent vote counting and a centralized system for processing election results in Serbia, citing practices in Hungary as a model.
The Ecological Uprising announced that they did not collect enough signatures from opposition parliamentary groups and independent MPs to convene an extraordinary session of the Serbian Assembly on the status of the University of Priština.
An environmental activist group has condemned the upcoming ruling party rally in Užice, alleging that President Aleksandar Vučić requires heavy police presence and party enforcers to safely conduct the event amid local opposition.
The Ecological Uprising movement has reiterated its call for all public and political actors to support the "Water in the Constitution" initiative, which seeks to declare water a constitutional category in Serbia.
Serbian politician Nestorović, from the Ecological Uprising, has characterized the no-confidence session against the government as the beginning of an election campaign. He emphasized the importance of exposing the government's actions over the past 14 years in the Assembly.
Questions have been raised regarding the purpose of ballot boxes at an SNS rally and the party's legitimacy to govern in Zaječar. Critics from the Ecological Uprising movement suggest the SNS aims to continue ruling without proper legitimacy.
The 'Ecological Uprising' movement in Serbia is advocating for water to become a constitutional category and for the establishment of specialized environmental departments within courts and prosecutor's offices.
The 'Ecological Uprising' movement stated that a recent tram derailment in Belgrade's public transport system, which injured 13 people, was a final warning to address the sector's issues. They called for legal and political accountability for the incident and demanded resignations.
Veselin Milić, former head of Belgrade police and an advisor to President Vučić, has been ordered to 30 days of detention by the Higher Court in Belgrade. His arrest is connected to a disappearance case, though the body of the victim has not yet been found.
Opposition groups in Serbia, including the Ecological Uprising, have criticized proposed new electoral laws, arguing they fail to address fundamental issues and do not incorporate key ODIHR recommendations. Critics, such as Nestorović, specifically highlighted the inadequacy of 'Petrašinović's laws' in resolving core problems.
A proposal to halt the detailed regulation plan for Mazgoš village in Dimitrovgrad has been adopted, effectively preventing the construction of a coal mine. Environmental activists, who were not allowed to attend the session, stated they would remain vigilant.
Three Serbian opposition groups—the People's Movement of Serbia, the New Left Party, and the Ecological Uprising—have formed a new political alliance called 'National Serbia' to challenge the ruling party in upcoming elections.
The Kosovo Police Inspectorate has launched an investigation into claims that Kosovo Police officers beat Nenad Rašković during a raid in the village of Dren. Rašković, who sustained severe injuries, was transferred to Belgrade for treatment, and UNMIK and other international bodies have called for a thorough investigation.
The 'Environmental Uprising' movement criticized the Serbian government and authorities for their delayed response to high temperatures and water levels, stating they should have been in constant session and high alert for days, rather than just convening the Republican Emergency Staff today.
Aleksandar Stevanović of the Ecological Uprising has accused the management of Apoteka Beograd (Belgrade Pharmacy) of attempting to secure additional funds from the city budget for an IT system, despite owing employees 15 months of salaries.
Almost all opposition parliamentary groups in Serbia have supported the Ecological Uprising's initiative to make water a constitutional category. This move aims to enshrine water's importance in the country's highest law.
The "Ecological Uprising" movement welcomed a first-instance verdict from the Basic Court in Petrovac na Mlavi, which sentenced two individuals to prison for their involvement in an assault that severely injured activist Jovica Nikolić.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić visited Baku, Azerbaijan, where he met with President Aliyev and announced a future agreement to build a gas power plant near Niš by 2027. He also discussed potential investments and cooperation with Azerbaijani companies.
Environmental activists and the Democratic Party are demanding accountability for officials, including the acting director of the Belgrade City Library, who were allegedly involved in violence against citizens in Karaburma.
Nestorović, representing the Ecological Uprising movement, has called for consideration to place Mount Bobija under a higher degree of environmental protection. This proposal aims to enhance the conservation status of the mountain.
Police raided the Belgrade headquarters of the People’s Movement of Serbia (NPS) on a prosecutor's order, prompting strong condemnation from opposition parties including PSG and SRCE, who labeled the incident as political repression and an attempt to divert attention from election issues. Opposition parties further slated Sunday night's police raid as an act of intimidation and repression.