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Serbia Protests Intensify: Police Clash with Demonstrators

8/17/2025

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Protests in Serbia continued for the fourth day, with police deploying teargas in Belgrade.
President Vucic supported police actions; the interior minister attributed violence to protesters, denying excessive force.
Demonstrators targeted the Serbian Progressive Party's headquarters, driven by outrage over corruption related to a train station collapse.
The Council of Europe Secretary General called for calm and respect for human rights amid rising tensions.

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Protests in Serbia continued for the fourth day, with police deploying teargas in Belgrade.
President Vucic supported police actions; the interior minister attributed violence to protesters, denying excessive force.
Demonstrators targeted the Serbian Progressive Party's headquarters, driven by outrage over corruption related to a train station collapse.
The Council of Europe Secretary General called for calm and respect for human rights amid rising tensions.