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Serbia’s capital witnessed an unprecedented demonstration on Saturday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets in response to last November’s Novi Sad railway station collapse, which claimed 15 lives.
Protesters blame government corruption and negligence for the disaster, demanding full transparency and justice.
While official estimates put attendance at 107,000, independent monitors reported a staggering 325,000 people – making it the largest protest in Serbia’s history. The movement, initially led by students, has now drawn support from taxi drivers, farmers, lawyers, and even military veterans.
President Aleksandar Vucic acknowledged the protests but rejected calls for his resignation. “I don’t give in to blackmail,” he declared, dismissing opposition parties as a “criminal cartel” seeking to force an interim government.
Despite multiple resignations, including that of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, protesters remain unsatisfied, insisting that no meaningful action has been taken.
“We just want a country that works,” law student Jana Vasic said, reflecting the frustration of many.
The students demand the full release of renovation project documents, prosecutions for those responsible, and concrete steps towards accountability.
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