- Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the deadly train station roof collapse that killed 16 people on November 1, 2024.
- Protesters held 16 minutes of silence for the victims, laid flowers, lit candles, and displayed wreaths at the station.
- The tragedy sparked nationwide, student-led protests against President Aleksandar Vucic’s government, highlighting alleged corruption, nepotism, and poor oversight in public infrastructure projects. Protesters demand accountability, transparency, and early parliamentary elections.
- Vucic offered a rare apology for previous statements against protesters, and called for dialogue, while the government declared a day of national mourning.
- Authorities have charged 13 people, including former construction minister Goran Vesic, but no final convictions have been made.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Serbia on Anniversary of Deadly Train Station Roof Collapse
