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Political and aviation developments in Serbia

Overview

Following parliamentary elections in Serbia, the political landscape experienced several shifts. Miloš Jovanović announced his resignation as president of the New DSS and his withdrawal from public life after his political list failed to secure seats in the National Assembly. In the media sector, Nenad Ćaćić resigned as editor-in-chief of RTV Vojvodina, a move union leaders stated was intended to remove political influence from the program.

Concerns were also raised regarding aviation regulations and security. Democratic Party leader Srđan Milivojević questioned a decision by the Directorate of Civil Aviation to allow small aircraft to operate outside regular hours at several airports on election day, though reports indicated this was a seasonal regulation.

Later, an Air Serbia flight (JU134) from Belgrade to Moscow was forced to return to Nikola Tesla Airport after entering airspace south of Lithuania. The diversion was prompted by the need for additional security checks regarding a passenger. Reports suggested that Aleksandar Vulin, leader of the Socialist Movement, allegedly boarded the aircraft without undergoing mandatory security screening. The breach was reportedly identified by airport security officials through a review of surveillance footage while the aircraft was near the Lithuanian border. Other prominent figures, including Dušan Bajatović and Nenad Popović, were also reportedly on the flight. Vulin denied any wrongdoing, stating he was asleep during the flight and describing the incident as a political maneuver by the new authorities. After completing necessary security and baggage inspections, the aircraft departed Belgrade again and arrived in Moscow.

Entities

Dušan Bajatović · Nenad Ćaćić · Democratic Party · Serbia · RTV Vojvodina

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 92 sources
    Air Serbia flight to Moscow diverted to Belgrade over security breach

    An Air Serbia flight to Moscow was diverted back to Belgrade after a passenger allegedly bypassed security checks. The aircraft later completed its journey following additional inspections.

  2. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Serbia: Political resignations and aviation controversy follow elections

    Serbia sees political shifts as Miloš Jovanović resigns from the New DSS and RTV Vojvodina's editor-in-chief steps down following election-related tensions and calls for media independence.

Sources

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