Serbia protests mark 22 months since Novi Sad railway tragedy

Novi Sad tragedy railway station canopy collapse student protests Serbia accountability demands commemorative marches

Thousands of students and citizens across Serbia, including in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, and Prokuplje, held commemorative marches and protests to mark 22 months since the fatal canopy collapse at the Novi Sad railway station. The tragedy, which occurred on November 1, 2024, resulted in 16 deaths and one serious injury.

During the demonstrations, participants held 16 minutes of silence to honor the victims. Protesters expressed ongoing frustration over the lack of legal accountability, noting that while indictments have been filed against several individuals—including Goran Vesić and Jelena Tanasković—many feel that true responsibility for the disaster has yet to be established.

The student movement, which has led significant anti-government protests since the incident, continues to demand transparency and justice. Some reports indicate that President Aleksandar Vučić previously announced intentions to resign and call for early elections, though protesters continue to push for more immediate institutional changes.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Belgrade · Goran Vesić · Jelena Tanasković · Novi Sad · Novi Sad railway station · Serbia · Tomislav Momirović

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[● 5 SOURCES] The protests mark 22 months since the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse. n1info.rs · srbin.info · www.juznevesti.com · nezavisen.mk · www.vesti.bg
[● 5 SOURCES] Students and citizens organized commemorative marches in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, and Prokuplje. n1info.rs · srbin.info · www.juznevesti.com · nezavisen.mk · www.vesti.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] President Aleksandar Vučić announced he would resign and call for early elections. safenews.bg · nezavisen.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] The canopy collapse resulted in 16 deaths and one serious injury. n1info.rs · srbin.info · www.juznevesti.com · nezavisen.mk · www.vesti.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] An indictment has been filed against several individuals including Goran Vesić and Jelena Tanasković. n1info.rs
[● 5 SOURCES] Protesters held 16 minutes of silence to honor the victims. n1info.rs · srbin.info · www.juznevesti.com · nezavisen.mk · www.vesti.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] Students have expressed readiness to participate in upcoming elections. safenews.bg · nezavisen.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] Demonstrators are demanding accountability and truth regarding the tragedy. n1info.rs · srbin.info · www.juznevesti.com · nezavisen.mk · www.vesti.bg