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Thousands Protest One Year After Novi Sad Canopy Collapse

11/2/2025

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On November 1, 2025, thousands gathered in Novi Sad to mark the canopy collapse's first anniversary, which killed 16 people.
Students organized the protest and drew participants from across Serbia, with some walking 400 kilometers over 16 days.
Dijana Hrka announced a hunger strike to demand accountability for her son's death.
President Aleksandar Vucic issued a rare apology, but protesters remained skeptical and pressed for early elections amid corruption allegations.

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On November 1, 2025, thousands gathered in Novi Sad to mark the canopy collapse's first anniversary, which killed 16 people.
Students organized the protest and drew participants from across Serbia, with some walking 400 kilometers over 16 days.
Dijana Hrka announced a hunger strike to demand accountability for her son's death.
President Aleksandar Vucic issued a rare apology, but protesters remained skeptical and pressed for early elections amid corruption allegations.