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Serbian Universities Set to Reopen Amid Student Protests

9/1/2025

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Serbian universities, including Novi Sad and Belgrade, plan to reopen in September after student protests over government accountability following a train station disaster.
Students express mixed feelings about returning to classes, valuing their protest experiences.
Tensions rose as riot police confronted student protesters at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education in Novi Sad.
Serbian law restricts police entry to university premises unless summoned by the dean, complicating the situation.

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Serbian universities, including Novi Sad and Belgrade, plan to reopen in September after student protests over government accountability following a train station disaster.
Students express mixed feelings about returning to classes, valuing their protest experiences.
Tensions rose as riot police confronted student protesters at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education in Novi Sad.
Serbian law restricts police entry to university premises unless summoned by the dean, complicating the situation.