Novi Sad Political Tensions
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Serbian Progressive Party supporters allegedly clash with residents in Novi Sad, while opposition figures expect Aleksandar Vučić to cancel or face opposition to a planned rally. Vučić plans to visit Novi Sad after earlier announcements, as civic assemblies prepare to tell him he is not welcome.
Residents Say SNS Supporters Attacked Them in Novi Sad, Police Separated the Groups
At least two people were reportedly injured during a confrontation between residents and supporters of Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party, known as SNS, in Veternik on the outskirts of Novi Sad. The gathering began around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Cara Lazara and Ive Lole Ribara streets, near the boundary between Veternik and Futog. Residents had organized it to mark the anniversary of …
SRCE’s Kulja expects Vučić to cancel Novi Sad rally
Dejan Kulja, a Serbia Centre official in Novi Sad, says the city needs answers about a deadly canopy collapse, not another political rally. He told Nova television that he expects the Serbian Progress…
Vučić set to visit Novi Sad after at least seven unfulfilled announcements, as assemblies prepare to tell him he is not welcome
After 22 months and at least seven public announcements, Aleksandar Vučić is now expected to appear in Novi Sad on September 4. The Serbian president has repeatedly said he would visit the city, but r…
After Užice violence, Vučić heads to Novi Sad as tensions rise
Novi Sad is preparing for competing demonstrations after violence broke out at a Serbian Progressive Party gathering in Užice linked to President Aleksandar Vučić’s visit. The party has announced a ra…
