Vidovdan, a day with huge historical importance for the Serbian people, might turn into a full-blown street battle this year. Interior Minister Ivica Dačić openly expresses concern about the protests scheduled for June 28, warning that the police will respond to any violence or attempts to seize government institutions. Dačić has called on all participants to respect the law and peace but made it clear that red lines are drawn – violence, blockades, attacks on property or police will not be tolerated.
Special attention is focused on Pionirski Park, considered a potential hotspot for clashes. Although students plan a literary afternoon during the protest, the authorities do not want a repeat of previous blockades and chaos. Police are ready and deployed at all key points, and Dačić emphasized that any lawbreaking will be punished.
This Vidovdan, historically marked by important events and symbols of Serbian identity, is now overshadowed by fear of violence and conflict. Dačić urged citizens not to interpret police restraint as weakness but as strength and a desire to maintain peace and stability. But will that be enough to prevent potential chaos on the streets?
As the authorities prepare for a possible clash, citizens remain uncertain – will Vidovdan be a day of remembrance or a day of conflict? This situation casts a shadow over one of the most important dates in Serbian history and raises the question: how ready is society to handle its own tensions?
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