Chaos in the Streets of Serbia: Students and Citizens Block Cities in Fight for Freedom!
Serbia is engulfed in a wave of massive protests and road blockades across the country. It all started after the arrest of students who participated in a large protest in Belgrade on Vidovdan. Students and citizens are not backing down – blockades have lasted for days, with over 15 locations blocked in Novi Sad alone, while Belgrade, Niš, Kragujevac, Zaječar, Čačak, Pančevo, Šabac, and other cities are burning with public discontent.
What’s happening on the ground?
Improvised barricades made of containers, metal fences, pallets, and trash have been set up on the streets. Traffic is completely stopped at key intersections, with buses and cars stuck in long lines. Police are present but mostly passive, allowing only emergency vehicles through. In some cities like Subotica, blockades last up to 24 hours, with citizens ready to stay longer, organizing shifts and bringing food and water.
Why are they protesting?
The main trigger for the protests was the arrest of students accused of attempting to overthrow Serbia’s constitutional order. Students and citizens believe the arrests are politically motivated and represent repression by Aleksandar Vučić’s regime. Calls to boycott the Serbian Parliament and demands for early parliamentary elections are among the protesters’ key demands.
Government and opposition reactions
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and his allies accuse protesters of violence and chaos, while opposition parties and leaders like Boris Tadić and Srđan Milivojević support the students and call for regime change. Police have announced they will respond appropriately but have so far shown tolerance towards the blockades.
Violence and tensions escalate
Although protests are mostly peaceful, incidents have been reported, including stones and eggs thrown at the Serbian Progressive Party offices and clashes with police. Videos of police officers praising violence against demonstrators have further fueled public outrage.
What’s next?
Protesters say they will not stop until their demands are met, and citizens across Serbia are increasingly joining the protests. Whether the government will relent or conflicts will intensify remains to be seen. One thing is clear – Serbia is on the brink of major social change.
If you thought protests were just another boring story, think again! Is this the start of a new era or just another chaos? Share your thoughts, maybe your word will spark a wildfire!
