Belgrade has been a scene of traffic chaos in recent days due to blockades disrupting public transport. Tram lines 7L, 9L, 12L, and bus line 9A were rerouted or shortened because of blockades on Jurija Gagarina Street in New Belgrade and near the Faculty of Law. Police removed the blockades, and the lines returned to normal operation, but the question remains how long the calm will last. While GSP claims traffic is relatively normal, citizens continue to suffer the consequences of protests and blockades.
At the same time, protests were held in Belgrade in front of the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Veteran Affairs, where a group of citizens from the association “Social Front” blocked Nemanjina Street for about an hour, demanding attention to what they claim is repression against workers. Although the streets are passable this morning, it is clear that blockades and protests remain active and affect the daily lives of Belgraders.
Politically, President Vučić has repeatedly commented on the blockades, calling them manipulation and irrational behavior, while students and citizens demand accountability and fulfillment of demands, including calling for early parliamentary elections. This situation causes divided opinions and further sharpens the political climate in Serbia.
Overall, Belgrade stands at a crossroads between chaos and attempts at normalization, where traffic and protests play a central role in the city’s daily drama. Will the situation calm down, or will blockades become the new normal? Time will tell. What do you think — are the blockades justified or just unnecessary chaos? Drop a comment, maybe your word will change the course of traffic!
