Tonight around 10:30 PM, Belgrade turned into a hotspot of massive traffic blockade at the intersection near the Law Faculty. Over two thousand students, high schoolers, and citizens gathered to stop traffic at the crossing of Bulevar Aleksandra Karađorđevića and Beogradska Street. This was no boring party, but a protest against the government erupting in the heart of the city.
Protesters blocked all directions using tires, containers, concrete bins, trash, and various other makeshift materials. The atmosphere was lively but loud — they chanted “pumpaj!” while whistles and vuvuzelas created a real ruckus. Traffic police tried to pass through the blockade but failed. Residents of nearby buildings brought water and drinks, and a small convenience store nearby served protesters buying sweets and food.
The exact number of participants is hard to determine as the youth kept moving around the surrounding streets. Interestingly, many were dressed almost formally, girls in dresses, as if going to a celebration, not a protest. This event shows how much the youth’s dissatisfaction has grown, and the way they expressed it was both serious and somewhat ironic.
This blockade is not just a local incident — protests are spreading across Serbia, and young people clearly signal they are ready to fight for their views. Traffic police had to protect the approaches to the intersection to prevent violent attempts by vehicles to pass, which further shows how tense the situation is.
If you think this is just another boring protest, think again. Over two thousand young people, with whistles and vuvuzelas, blocked one of the busiest parts of Belgrade. This is no small thing. It’s a message to the authorities that the youth are unhappy and won’t stay silent. And if you happened to be nearby, you probably wondered — what’s going on here and why is it so lively and chaotic at the same time?
This event proves something big is happening in Serbia. The youth have risen and don’t plan to back down. What about you? Are you for “pumpaj” or do you prefer a quiet life? Share your thoughts, maybe your story can change something!
