Serbia, One Family: Thousands Rally in Belgrade as Vučić Unveils Future Plans
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
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Thousands of Serbians converged in Belgrade on June 27 for a large rally organized by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) titled "Serbia, One Family." The event, held in front of the National Assembly building, featured various activities, including performances by singers and entertainment for children.
Thank you, Serbia. Thank you to every person who showed today with their presence how much they love their country. Your strength, energy, and unity are the greatest support for Serbia and its future. I am proud of our people. Together we can do anything!
Humanoid robots dancing the "Moravac" opened the main program, drawing attention among the attendees. Prominent figures from the ruling coalition, including Prime Minister Ana Brnabić and ministers Miloš Vučević and Siniša Mali, were present. President Aleksandar Vučić arrived with Milorad Dodik, leader of Republika Srpska, and other political figures like Milan Knežević and Ivica Dačić also attended.
A 500-meter-long Serbian flag was unfurled by participants along Kneza Miloša Street, symbolizing unity. The SNS stated the rally's goal was to send a message of togetherness, with banners and slogans emphasizing "Together we are building Serbia's future – we are all one family!" and "Serbia is winning."
Serbia is one family.
Prime Minister Brnabić expressed that the message of unity had already been conveyed, stating, "Serbia is one family." She described the atmosphere as "wonderful" with "happy and satisfied" people.
We came an hour and a half before the start; the atmosphere is wonderful, people are happy and satisfied. Serbia truly is one family, that is the message we wanted to send, and I think we have already succeeded.
Delegations from Kosovo and Metohija also attended. Igor Simić of the Srpska Lista reported facing difficulties and provocations during their journey to Belgrade, with authorities reportedly conducting searches of their buses. Despite these challenges, Simić stated that over 7,000 Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija traveled significant distances to participate, sending a message of unity and calling for solidarity. He emphasized the importance of a strong and stable Serbia for the future of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.
There were provocations today as well, on the way, directed at our buses. The police were conducting some searches of our buses and personal vehicles. They tried to make our arrival difficult in every possible way. However, we were prepared for everything.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.