The Ibar Bridge That Sparks Fury: Serbian List Says NO!
Imagine a bridge that doesn’t connect but divides! Yes, you read that right. The new bridge over the Ibar River, planned by Priština, has ignited a storm among Serbs in northern Kosovo. Zlatan Elek, president of the Serbian List, is not backing down – this bridge won’t be a symbol of unity but a symbol of division and discord.
Serbian List Strikes Back
Elek announced that the Serbian List is launching a petition against the bridge’s construction. Citizens can start signing it from Monday in front of the party headquarters. Why all the fuss? Because, as Elek says, the bridge is a symbol of the suffering of the Serbian people and divides the northern and southern parts of the city. It’s not just stone and concrete – it carries the weight of history and pain.
International Community Under Fire
The Serbian List has held intense talks with international representatives but has received no serious response. Elek clearly states they expect a stronger reaction to what he calls an obvious provocation by Priština. While the international community talks about multiethnicity, Serbs in northern Kosovo claim they were neither consulted nor asked about the bridge’s construction.
Vučić and the Protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has also sent protests to Western powers over the construction of two new bridges on the Ibar. The symbolism is clear – the bridge divides the city rather than unites it. Serbs say they preserved northern Kosovo with their lives, and now face a new challenge threatening to split the community again.
What’s Next?
The Serbian List isn’t giving up. The petition is just the beginning. This situation sheds new light on regional tensions and shows how powerful symbols are in political games. The Ibar bridge is not just an infrastructure project – it’s a political stumbling block.
If you think a bridge is just a bridge, think again. What do you think? Is the new Ibar bridge truly a symbol of division, or could it become a bridge of unity? Drop a comment and let the people’s voice be heard!
