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Serbia Opens Controversial Highway Amid Safety Concerns

7/5/2025

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Despite safety concerns, the Serbian government is set to open the "Miloš Veliki" highway from Pakovrace to Požega this Sunday. While Director Zoran Drobnjak reassures the public, engineers remain hesitant, refusing to endorse the project due to unfinished work. To sweeten the deal, initial tolls will be waived, sparking mixed reactions.

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Despite safety concerns, the Serbian government is set to open the "Miloš Veliki" highway from Pakovrace to Požega this Sunday. While Director Zoran Drobnjak reassures the public, engineers remain hesitant, refusing to endorse the project due to unfinished work. To sweeten the deal, initial tolls will be waived, sparking mixed reactions.