Welcome to Belgrade, where political drama turns into a full-blown spectacle! The area in front of the Serbian Parliament has become a battlefield between students and supporters of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), all under the shadow of Vidovdan, Serbia’s national holiday. This morning, metal fences blocked access to the Parliament, while tents were set up in Pionirski Park, grills fired up, water and sweets handed out. SNS supporters gathered in large numbers, throwing a real party with a stage, national anthem, and even screening the film “Witnesses of the Centuries.”
On the other side, students from the “Blockade” movement announced a protest starting at Slavija Square at 6 PM, expected to last 21 hours, demanding early parliamentary elections and removal of SNS tents from Pionirski Park. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić didn’t hold back, rejecting their ultimatum, saying Serbia “is not a handful of oats” and “never accepts ultimatums.”
Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić backed the SNS supporters, declaring that “Serbia has sounded the end of terror” and that “blockades can’t change anything.” Meanwhile, traffic on Branko’s Bridge was halted due to a column of bikers and SNS supporters heading to Pionirski Park, while the entire Parliament building was fenced off and heavily guarded.
Incidents weren’t missing — a man provoked a scuffle with security guards, and former state secretary Dijana Hrkalović was spotted nearby with security. The U.S. Embassy in Serbia warned its citizens to avoid areas around the Parliament due to protests.
All in all, Belgrade today was the stage for a political spectacle mixing literary evenings, barbecues, protests, bikers, and sharp political messages. Thought politics was boring? Think again! So, what do you think — will the students manage to tear down the SNS tents, or will Vučić and Brnabić show once again who’s boss? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s on whose side in this crazy story!
