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Serbia Approves Hotel Project Amid Heritage Protests

11/10/2025

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The Serbian Parliament passed a law authorizing the demolition of the General Staff military complex, the site NATO bombed in 1999.
The law clears the way for a luxury hotel project linked to Jared Kushner.
President Aleksandar Vucic's party pushed the legislation, citing economic revitalization.
Critics say the move undermines heritage and democracy, with opposition lawmaker Marinika Tepic condemning it as a betrayal and protests including a hunger strike intensifying.

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The Serbian Parliament passed a law authorizing the demolition of the General Staff military complex, the site NATO bombed in 1999.
The law clears the way for a luxury hotel project linked to Jared Kushner.
President Aleksandar Vucic's party pushed the legislation, citing economic revitalization.
Critics say the move undermines heritage and democracy, with opposition lawmaker Marinika Tepic condemning it as a betrayal and protests including a hunger strike intensifying.