Welcome to the summer that’s literally and figuratively setting Serbia on fire! Temperatures are soaring to unbearable heights, the country is engulfed in wildfires that have already destroyed thousands of hectares and dozens of homes. The Serbian government has declared a state of emergency in five cities and 11 municipalities.
The fires, hitting central and southern Serbia hardest, with the village of Dubovo suffering the most — about 40 houses burned down — are not just a natural disaster. They’re a glaring sign of catastrophic unpreparedness and inefficiency. The government promised around 2.8 million euros in aid for rebuilding, but is that enough to fix the damage and stop this from happening again?
Meanwhile, as Serbia battles fire and political unrest, the region is ablaze with scandals — in Zagreb, the controversial concert of Marko Perković Thompson sparks outrage across the Balkans, and the international scene is shaken by political blunders and decisions.
On the streets of Belgrade and other cities, students block traffic demanding change, while society grows more divided between those who support and those who condemn the current government and its moves.
And through it all, Novak Djokovic boldly marches toward yet another Wimbledon title, as if sport is the only thing that can unite us in this chaos.
Is Serbia on the edge of breaking? Will the heat and fires be just the start of bigger problems? Follow along and join the conversation — this summer won’t be forgotten anytime soon!
