29.01.2025 06:30
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Serbian Prime Minister announces resignation
Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević has announced his resignation amid ongoing anti-government protests in the country. He made the announcement at a press conference in Belgrade.
Vučević's decision to resign comes amid growing protests that began on November 1st after a concrete canopy collapsed near the railway station in Novi Sad, killing 15 people.
The prime minister called for dialogue to ease tensions in the country and stressed the importance of maintaining peace. He said he came to this decision after a long meeting with President Aleksandar Vučić.
"Politicians must realize their responsibility and be ready to reduce tensions in society," Vucevic said.
According to him, the tragedy in Novi Sad has cast a shadow over the government's authority. After the incident, two ministers resigned, and measures were taken to address the students' protests. However, the situation became more tense, and students continued to boycott classes.
In a new development, Vučević announced that he had received reports of an attack on protesters in Novi Sad, in which a student was seriously injured. He promised that those responsible for the attack would be punished, and announced that he had decided to resign after the incident.
It was also announced that Novi Sad Mayor Milan Đurić will resign.
Thousands of citizens in Serbia are demonstrating against the government following the November 1 incident. Students are demanding the publication of all documents related to construction and renovation work, the punishment of those responsible for the incident, and the release of those arrested during the protests.
President Aleksandar Vučić said he was ready to listen to the students' demands and stressed the need to reshape the government. He indicated that more than half of the cabinet could be replaced.
Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić proposed that parliament consider a vote of confidence in the government.
Following the tragedy, the Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Goran Vesic, and the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade, Tomislav Momirovic, resigned. An investigation later led to the arrest of 11 people, including former Minister Vesic.