A 19-year-old died in a hospital in Belgrade. This is the 16th victim of a construction disaster at the railway station in Nowy Sad, which took place in November last year. In Serbia, mass demonstrations have been underway for almost five months in response to the tragedy. The prime minister of the country of Milosz Vuczević resigned after representatives of protesting students were beaten by bodyguards in the building of the ruling party.
A 19-year-old man who was wounded died in the Military Hospital in Belgrade, when the concrete roof of the railway station in Nowy Sada collapsed. “Despite all the funds taken and the maximum involvement of our staff, the patient died as a result of complex injuries and the resulting complications” – wrote the hospital in a statement.
Flowers and candles at the place of the tragedy in the new orchard in SerbiaPAP/EPA/Andrej Cukic
A black flag was hung on his school building, and dozens of people came to lay flowers and light candles. “You will stay in our hearts and memory forever,” it was written on one of the cards left by his friends.
Clashes during the demonstration
On Friday evening there were another demonstration commemorating the victims of the disaster in Nowy Sad. The clashes with the police occurred in the city of Niche in the south of the country. Functions were thrown and poured with water.
Acting prime minister Serbia Milos Vuczević informed on Friday that he sent a letter to his Russian counterpart Mikhail Miszustin asking for help in the investigation into the disaster. Earlier, a similar letter was also sent to the vice president USA JD Vance.
Regular demonstrations, which are a response to the disaster, have been held for five months. Demonstrators accuse the authorities of corruption and neglect, which – in their opinion – led to the collapse of the roof of the station.
Serbia, Niche. Protest in connection with the disaster at the station in Nowy Sad, March 1, 2025.PAP/EPA/DJORDJA Savic
Dismissal of the prime minister
On Wednesday, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted the dismissal of Prime Minister Milosz Vuczevic on Wednesday. The Marshal of the Serbia Unicediusonian Parliament Ana Brnabi thanked the prime minister for “responsible and bold office.”
The Vuczevici Cabinet is now acting as a technical government for a maximum of 30 days – if at that time the parliamentary majority will not choose a new government, another parliamentary election will take place in Serbia.
Serbia President Aleksandar Vuczić several times rejected the idea of establishing a temporary government consisting of representatives of power, opposition and experts, which would prepare new elections, which is demanded by the Serbian opposition. The president suggested that the new elections could be held in June.
Milosz Vuczević resigned after representatives of students organizing mass protests from December were beaten by bodyguards of the ruling Serbian Progressive Body building (SNS) in the new orchard. Along with him, the mayor of the city, Milan Djurić, also announced with him.
Source of the main photo: PAP/EPA/Andrej Cukic