What in the World
What in the World
Why are students in Serbia protesting?
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March 12, 2025
14 minutes
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In November, fifteen people were killed at the Novi Sad railway station in Serbia when a concrete canopy collapsed. Students in the country have been protesting ever since, claiming that government corruption contributed to the tragedy. The protests have brought the country to a standstill, and on Monday students occupied the public TV station RTS. Slobodan Maričić from BBC Serbian tells us about the student protests, what he’s seen when out reporting and the criticism faced by President Aleksandar Vučić.
We also hear from several student protestors and Konstrakta, a popular singer. She explains why students have been so effective leading and organising the protests and how their movement has expanded to include people of all ages.
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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: William Lee Adams, Emilia Jansson and Benita Barden
Editor: Verity Wilde