Belgrade Blockades: Police Break Up Protests, Public Transport Runs Smoothly
This morning in Belgrade feels like a war zone, but on the other hand — public transport is running as if everything is perfectly normal! Yes, you read that right. While students and citizens try to block traffic at several key points, the police tirelessly break up blockades and restore order on the streets.
Blockades Falling Like Dominoes
From early morning, police have broken up blockades at multiple locations across Belgrade. Main streets are passable, and public transport operates on its regular schedule. Students announced blockades at 7:10 AM, but most of their attempts were quickly crushed. For example, in Zemun, blockade participants placed containers, bags, and stones, but even that didn’t withstand police pressure.
In New Belgrade, the intersection of Gandijeva and Jurija Gagarina streets was blocked, but police quickly responded and traffic was restored. Tram and bus lines that were rerouted or shortened have now returned to normal operation.
Police Don’t Back Down — IDs and Sanctions Everywhere
On Brankova Street, where citizens tried to block traffic, police identified everyone present, including the Democratic Party president Srđan Milivojević, who tried to support the protesters with a megaphone. Police made it clear that all participants in blockades will be identified and prosecuted for criminal offenses and misdemeanors.
In Užice and Čačak, intervention units prevented blockades on main roads, and police warned the crowd that they would intervene if they stepped onto the roadway.
Chaos or Normal Operation?
Although blockades tried to stop traffic, public transport in Belgrade runs relatively normally. The Secretariat for Public Transport emphasizes that the system adapts in real time, monitoring the situation on the ground. Occasionally, lines are rerouted or shortened, but everything is under control.
Street Drama and Arrests
Last night in Autokomanda, former reality show participant Marko Petrušević, known as Petrući, was arrested after attacking a police officer while intoxicated. This is just further proof that tensions on the streets are high.
Conclusion: Belgrade on the Brink of Blockade, but Traffic Doesn’t Stop
While students and citizens try to block traffic and express dissatisfaction, police do not allow the city to stop. Public transport runs on schedule, streets are passable, and anyone trying to cause chaos will be sanctioned. Is this a fight for rights or just another day in Belgrade? Drop a comment and tell us what you think — are the blockades justified or just a waste of time?
And don’t forget, next time you’re late for work because of a blockade, remember this chaos and have a laugh — because Belgrade never sleeps, and it never stops!
