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Serbian police detain 37 after anti-government clashes
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Posted on November 3, 2025
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2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Serbian protests against President Vucic led to 37 arrests after clashes in Belgrade and Novi Sad, demanding accountability for a past disaster.
BELGRADE (Reuters) -Hundreds of anti-government protesters clashed with supporters of Serb President Aleksandar Vucic late on Sunday, close to the anniversary of a deadly roof collapse that triggered a youth-led movement against alleged corruption and mismanagement.
Both sides threw flares at the culmination of a weekend of rallies in the capital and Serbia's second city Novi Sad, where the disaster happened, after months of demonstrations stoked by anger over the failure to prosecute anyone.
The confrontations have shaken the government, and protesters have called for snap elections.
On Sunday, protesters had gathered near the parliament in Belgrade in support of a hunger strike launched by Dijana Hrka, whose son was among 16 killed when the roof on a renovated railway station came down.
Hrka and her supporters were kept outside a fence that separated off a tented area holding Vucic's supporters who have been blocking the boulevard in front of the parliament building since March.
Police intervened and separated the crowds after flares were thrown both ways, Reuters video showed. Vucic's supporters also played music on loud speakers, angering the protesters.
At least 37 people were arrested, the interior ministry said on Monday. Charges included "violating public order and peace and causing incidents during an unannounced public gathering," police said.
(Reporting by Ivana Sekularac; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Public order refers to the maintenance of peace and safety in public spaces. It involves laws and regulations that govern behavior to prevent disturbances or violence.
A protest is a public demonstration expressing objection or dissent against policies, actions, or events. Protests can take various forms, including marches, rallies, and sit-ins.
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