Serbia Sees Largest Protest in Modern History Against Government Corruption

Hundreds of thousands demand accountability following a deadly train station collapse and broader systemic reforms.

Protests in Belgrade, led by students and supported by diverse societal groups, drew an estimated 275,000 to 325,000 people, marking the largest demonstration in Serbian history.
The movement began after a deadly train station collapse in Novi Sad in November 2024, which killed 15 people, and has since grown into a broader call against corruption and government malpractice.
Protesters are demanding transparency in the Novi Sad investigation, prosecution of those responsible, and reforms to address systemic corruption and weak institutional oversight.
While the government has made some concessions, including publishing investigation documents and increasing education funding, protesters remain distrustful of President Aleksandar Vucic's administration.
Tensions escalated during the protests, with reports of arrests, injuries, and allegations of potential use of acoustic weapons, further fueling public outrage.