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21 Serbian Students Run 1,993 km for Democracy

5/14/2025

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A remarkable journey unfolded as 21 Serbian students conquered a grueling 1,993 km ultramarathon from Novi Sad to Brussels, arriving on May 8. Their mission, "From My Village to Brussels," sought to shine a light on government corruption linked to a devastating railway station collapse. In Brussels, they will engage with MEPs and European Commissioners to advocate for vital democratic reforms.

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A remarkable journey unfolded as 21 Serbian students conquered a grueling 1,993 km ultramarathon from Novi Sad to Brussels, arriving on May 8. Their mission, "From My Village to Brussels," sought to shine a light on government corruption linked to a devastating railway station collapse. In Brussels, they will engage with MEPs and European Commissioners to advocate for vital democratic reforms.