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Serbian Students Bike 1,400 km for Democracy and Accountability

4/20/2025

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Around 80 Serbian students embarked on a remarkable 1,400-kilometer bicycle journey from Novi Sad to Strasbourg, France, completing it in just 13 days. This powerful protest against government corruption was ignited by a tragic railway incident, as they rallied for EU support to demand accountability and push for vital democratic reforms in Serbia.

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Around 80 Serbian students embarked on a remarkable 1,400-kilometer bicycle journey from Novi Sad to Strasbourg, France, completing it in just 13 days. This powerful protest against government corruption was ignited by a tragic railway incident, as they rallied for EU support to demand accountability and push for vital democratic reforms in Serbia.