Serbian Prime Minister Steps Down After Deadly Train Station Collapse
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic has announced his resignation amid ongoing protests triggered by a fatal railway station accident. The decision comes after months of public demonstrations following the November collapse of a concrete canopy at a Novi Sad railway station that claimed fifteen lives. Explaining his departure, Vucevic stated he was stepping down "in order to avoid further complicating things" and to prevent "further raising tensions in society." The incident has sparked widespread demonstrations across Serbia, with protesters demanding accountability and highlighting concerns about corruption and construction oversight. Student-led protests have been particularly impactful, featuring daily traffic disruptions and university blockades. The movement gained further momentum when businesses joined a general strike last week, bringing tens of thousands of demonstrators to Belgrade's streets. The protests culminated in a 24-hour blockade of Belgrade's main road junction by students on Monday. […]