Belgrade has been in traffic chaos for days thanks to persistent blockades organized by students and citizens unhappy with the current situation. Streets like King Alexander Boulevard, Roosevelt Street, and intersections in Zemun, Voždovac, and Železnik are completely blocked. Tram traffic is halted, and drivers and pedestrians are stuck in endless lines. All this is due to protests that have been going on for several nights, which, although peaceful, have caused a total collapse in the Serbian capital.
Students have even announced new blockades for the morning of July 7, calling on citizens to join under the slogan “Crowd in the city, Belgrade barricade!”. Clearly, dissatisfaction is not calming down but growing, while the authorities and responsible services seem powerless against this wave of civic unrest.
In Novi Sad, the situation is similar, where a carrier M.J. was released to defend himself after being questioned on suspicion of attempting to cause general danger and obstructing officials. He is known for providing free transport to students for protests, which further complicates the situation.
These blockades are not just a local problem of Belgrade and Novi Sad but are spreading to other cities in Serbia and even to main roads, indicating the seriousness and breadth of the protests. Citizens are divided — some support the students and their demands, while others desperately plead for normal traffic and peaceful life.
Will the authorities manage to find a solution, or will Belgrade and other cities turn into permanent traffic chaos? One thing is certain — these protests are just the beginning, and the question is how long citizens will endure blockades and traffic jams on the streets. If you have your own opinion or got stuck in one of the blockades, feel free to share your experience — maybe your story will break the monotony of these chaotic days!
