01.05
See you on Friday at seven in the morning
On Wednesday evening, the Gendarmerie brutally attacked the students in front of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade, knocked them to the sidewalk, tied their hands, arrested about thirty of them, and tried to break into the faculty. Reasoning: removal of barricades and unblocking of streets.
Students and citizens were outraged, talking about bullying and intimidation, on TV Informer, on the other hand, there was general enthusiasm, and Aleksandar Vučić praised the correct intervention of the police.
No one was intimidated by the threats of the government, especially the President of the Republic. On Thursday evening, there were a hundred times more people in front of Pravni, Boulevard Kralja Aleksandar was blocked all the way to Roosevelt Street. No sign or voice from the police until one in the morning.
A similar situation in Novi Sad, Niš, Zaječar... Only in Čačak did clashes occur between citizens and local SNS officials, but a larger conflict was prevented by the Police Intervention Unit.
Due to police brutality, the students called for a total Blockade in Belgrade from seven in the morning on Friday. In Novi Sad, the city blockade should start at six in the morning.
Warning from the Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned all those who intend to organize blockades that the police, in accordance with the law and their duties, obligations and powers, will take all necessary measures to protect public order and peace.
Corresponding criminal and misdemeanor charges will be filed against all those who break the law," the Ministry of Interior said in a statement
Vučić warns
Aleksandar Vučić also "begged" and "paternally begged" the students on Instagram not to "destroy Serbia", after he pardoned as "heroes" the progressive thugs who attacked the students with bats in Novi Sad and broke the jaw of one female student.
And he threatened that they must "realize that these are serious crimes and contrary to the Law on Traffic Safety, contrary to the constitutional norms on freedom of movement."
00.01
The police prevented a clash in Čačak
Revolted citizens, in addition to the fact that Aleksandar Vučić pardoned the progressive thugs from Novi Sad who broke a student's jaw with bats, protested in front of the premises of the Serbian Progressive Party in Čačak.
In the spirit of the president's mercy towards the beaters, large members of the SNS from Čačany with caps on their heads wanted to rush out of the party premises to deal with the citizens, but the Intervention Unit of the police prevented them from doing so.
If they had managed to break some heads, they might have received public praise from the President of the Republic.
23.29
The people of Pančević blocked the Refinery
The citizens of Pancevo managed to block the South Zone, where the factories of NIS Refinery, Azotara and Petrohemija are located.
Thousands of people from Pančevo outwit police cordons on long walks for days. Tonight, a column of several thousand people bypassed the cordons and managed to break through the fields and block Spoljnostarčevac Boulevard.
The convoy managed to keep the main strategic route, the only road in the Refinery, closed for two hours.
22.47
Suspended trolleybus and tram transport
In Belgrade, trolleybus and tram transport has been suspended tonight, while bus transport is functioning, with restrictions, slowness and delays, the president of the GSP "Centar" union, Ivan Banković, told FoNet this evening.
The waits are long, some lines have been diverted, but the city traffic somehow works, said Banković.
Public city transport was completely suspended last night in Belgrade at 20.45:XNUMX.
22.40
Citizens' protest in Novi Pazar
A hundred citizens and students of Novi Pazar gathered this evening in front of the Police Administration building to protest against, as they claim, the excessive use of force against those detained in the last few days.
22.35
The blockade in Kralja Aleksandra Boulevard is spreading
The blockade of the intersection in front of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade extended along Bulevar Kralja Aleksandar in front of the Technical Faculty and at the Wolf Monument at the beginning of Roosevelt Street.
For now, the situation is calm and without tension, and students and citizens are constantly circulating, while students are playing volleyball on the Boulevard road.
The corner of Roosevelt Street and Queen Mary Street is also blocked.
22.17
Photo-gallery of the blockade of Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra
22.12
Slavija is also blocked.
22.10
Arrival of bikers at the Wolf Monument
22.06
Čačani also blocked two intersections in the city tonight
Several hundred citizens blocked two intersections in Čačak this evening - near "Moravica" and Lidl.
At the blockades, the second part of the documentary film "about the inactions of the Serbian Progressive Party in Čačak" is broadcast on video-beams.
Blockades are taking place without incident, a reporter from the Beta agency reported.
21.47
See how the blockade looks like at the Faculty of Law
21.27
Blockade in Borča too
21.26
Rector of BU and deans in front of the Faculty of Law
In front of the Faculty of Law, Vladan Đokić, rector of the University of Belgrade, along with numerous deans of Belgrade faculties, came to provide support.
In his address, he said: "The students received heavy blows last night at this place from members of the public order and peace. The blows were hard not only for the students, but also for their friends, colleagues, parents and us professors. The blows were directed against the university, against the academic community here at the threshold of the Faculty of Law, upon entering the building," said Đokić.
He emphasized that they condemn such actions and added: "This is not only an attack on the autonomy of the university, but also an attack on the lives of those who were here. Therefore, we ask the members of the public authorities to refrain from brutal attacks on students and citizens of our country. Order and peace are not brought by beatings, but trust in the institutions must be gained."
21.25
Blockade at the Big shopping center in Karaburma
A group of citizens blocked the intersection in front of the Big shopping center on Karaburma today, and traffic was stopped in both directions - towards the Višnjička banja settlement and towards the city.
Traffic has been stopped along Višnjička Street, and traffic police patrols have been deployed at two adjacent intersections and are rerouting drivers.
21.23
Residents of Užice blocked the Belgrade-Bar railway
21.20
Radivoje Jovović was detained again in Novi Sad
Provincial deputy and university professor Radivoje Jovović was arrested at a roadblock in Novi Sad.
21.09
Branko Bridge blocked
21.02
Protest walk from New Belgrade towards the city center
Citizens who gathered in New Belgrade and in Zemun headed across the Branko bridge towards the city center.
According to announcements from social networks, the protest walk will end in front of the Faculty of Law, where the gathering was announced.
Photo: FoNet / Marko DragoslavićBlockade in downtown Belgrade
20.40
Gathering in front of Pravnogo - signed power of attorney for lawyers to obtain free legal aid
In front of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade this evening before 20 pm, a gathering of students and citizens began as a sign of protest due to last night's incident in which around 30 students were detained.
"Our colleagues were attacked last night without notice and following any protocol. The attacker was the police of the Republic of Serbia. The Republic of Serbia is violating the autonomy of the university," one student read to the crowd in front of the Faculty of Law.
At this meeting, it was announced that the lawyers offered free legal assistance to the students in the ongoing proceedings, and the signing of the power of attorney with the lawyers was initiated.
Namely, the goal of this action is for students who wish to sign powers of attorney in order to more quickly realize the help of a lawyer in case of arrest.
As explained, it happened too often in the previous days that after being detained for many students it is not known where they were taken, so from now on each of them who signs a power of attorney will have free, fast and adequate legal assistance before the competent authorities.
20.14
Call for a total blockade of Belgrade
Students called for a total blockade of Belgrade on Friday, at 7 am.
Read more about it in a separate text
20.13
Blockades in Valjevo too
Revolted by the events in Belgrade last night, above all, in front of the Faculty of Law, Valjevci took to the streets tonight and are organizing blockades.
First they gathered in the city square, and then they went through the city to the intersection of Knez Mihailova and Sinđelićeva streets, which they keep under blockade.
19.17
Protest walk in Novi Sad, without data on blocking intersections
Novi Sad students in the blockade and citizens from choirs, after gathering at 18 p.m. near the Rectorate, started a protest walk during which they will block several intersections in the city. For now, the exact route is not known, and the column is currently moving along Stražilovska Street towards Banovina.
Also, it is not known which intersections will be blocked tonight.
After the spontaneous gathering on Sunday evening, today is the fourth day of organized blockades in Novi Sad.
19.16
Blockade of the roundabout in Čačak
From 18:15 p.m., the blockade of the roundabout in Bate Jankovića Street, near Moravica in the city center, began in Čačak.
18.50
Academic plenum: Vučić wants a state of emergency
By pardoning four thugs who broke the jaw of a female student of the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is sending a clear message to his supporters and criminals that violence against students and all other citizens is desirable and that they will not bear criminal responsibility for such acts, the Academic Plenum assessed.
The opinion of the plenum is that Vučić, faced with researches that say that his defeat in the elections is certain, is trying to intensify the anger of all "normal and justice-loving" citizens of Serbia and through the violent actions of his phalanxes against them, to open up space for the introduction of a state of emergency and even the possibility of civil war, because he is aware that he can no longer retain power peacefully, the statement stated.
The plenum appealed to the citizens of Serbia not to succumb to provocations and to preserve peace and lives.
Photo: FoNet/bg.ac.rsRectorate of the University of Belgrade
18.31
ETF students on the death of their colleague
After speculation appeared on social media about the alleged death of a student who took part in the protests after a confrontation with the police, the blocked students from the ETF spoke out:
"In order to prevent the further spread of misinformation, we point out that the colleague did not attend the protest on June 28 and was hospitalized on June 29," their announcement reads.
More on this topic read in a separate news
18.03
Student Tijana Marjanović: How they arrested me
Nineteen-year-old Tijana Marjanović was among those detained during the Gendarmerie intervention in front of the Faculty of Law. Although she did not resist, the plainclothes policewoman tied her hands and without explanation she was taken to the station. Not even a day later, she does not know why she was arrested.
More on this topic read in a separate news
18.02
Belgrade Bar Association: Police used brutal force against students of the Faculty of Law
The Belgrade Bar Association (AKB) today condemned what it deemed the police "used brutal force" against the students of the Faculty of Law on Wednesday evening.
In the announcement, it is written that some of the students were seriously injured and that "with such an intervention, the autonomy of the university was also drastically injured."
"Without the intention of assessing the merits of the students' demands - whose demand that the institutions do their work in accordance with the law and the Constitution we supported, we demand from the authorities to stop any use of force against students and citizens who are peacefully exercising their right to assemble", stated AKB.
17.24
EU delegation in Serbia: Avoid escalation of tensions
The delegation of the European Union in Serbia announced that it is closely monitoring the situation in the country and calls for the avoidance of escalation of tensions, as well as condemning acts of violence.
It is emphasized that police actions must be proportionate and respect basic human rights, including the rights of those detained.
17.10
Blocked Autocommand
Citizens gathered at the Liberation Square at Autokomanda around 17:XNUMX p.m.
They blocked the roundabout.
A large number of citizens are arriving from the direction of Vojvoda Stepa.
15.55
Student Nikola Marchetić released after hearing
Student Nikola Marchetić was released after the hearing, and was detained the previous day at the roadblocks in Zemun. Neither he, nor the student Ivan Radovanović, was detained.
15.51
A student who was seriously injured after the protest in Slavija was operated on
Student Luka M. (21), one of the academics detained during the Vidovdan protest, who was not heard by the prosecutor's office within the stipulated 48 hours, was operated on in the Zemun hospital today, lawyer Božo Prelevic confirmed for the Nova.rs portal.
Luka was seriously injured during the intervention of the police on the streets of Belgrade, when one of the policemen hit him in the face with a baton, even though the young man had his hands up.
15.27
AP: Vučić is intensifying the pressure of the authorities in order to suppress the demonstrations
The American agency Associated Press reported that tensions in Serbia have increased since Saturday's protest at the call of students and that President Aleksandar Vučić is increasing the pressure of the authorities in order to suppress the demonstrations, which he describes as "terrorism and an attempt to overthrow the state."
Last night and this morning, Serbian police detained 79 students and other demonstrators during the breaking of street blockades in several cities, which are part of the persistent opposition to Vučić's populist government, according to AP.
The agency states that police officers in riot gear intervened late last night and early this morning in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Novi Pazar and adds that the authorities deny allegations of police brutality and excessive use of force against demonstrators.
Photo: FoNet / Marko DragoslavićPolice on the streets of Belgrade
Students behind the protests said police injured many peaceful protesters, and witnesses told local media that police beat protesters with batons and shields and that four students were hospitalized, including one with a broken collarbone, the text said.
Saturday's protest demanded the calling of extraordinary parliamentary elections, and the gathering of tens of thousands of people in Belgrade ended in clashes between the police and groups of demonstrators, AP reminds.
Critics say that Vučić is increasingly authoritarian since he came to power more than a decade ago, and that he is stifling democratic freedoms and allowing corruption and organized crime to flourish, which he denies, adds AP.
The agency also states that Serbia formally aspires to join the European Union, but that Vučić's government nurtures relations with Russia and China.
15.24
One of the arrested students was released
Ivan Radovanović, a student who was arrested after the incident in Zemun, was not detained. According to the court's decision, he will defend himself from freedom.
As his lawyer Feđa Dimović said, no proceedings are being taken against him, he is completely free. The completion of the interrogation of student Nikola Marchetić is also awaited.
The students were brought today to the Third Basic Court, where they were interrogated. A large number of citizens gathered in front of the court, who wanted to support them in this way. They were detained during the blockades in Zemun.
"In the end, I was released from detention and now we are defending ourselves from freedom. I can only invite everyone to blockades," said Radovanović after leaving the court, while he was greeted with applause from those present.
As he said, his parents did not know that he was arrested.
"My lawyer informed them, kudos to everyone. Thank you all," he said.
15.01
An unknown man broke into the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš
Students in the blockade of the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš announced that an unknown person, who introduced himself as Milan Stojanović, broke into the faculty this morning.
As they stated, he came to the janitor's table and began to deal with the students, janitors and employees who came to help:
"After he refused to leave the building, the police were called. He made threats, spoke incoherently, did not explain why he came to the university, waved a lighter and while the lighter was lit, said: 'Do you know how this can blow up Serbia'".
The students also stated that the police issued an identification card to him and removed him from the faculty, while it was said that they would file a misdemeanor report against him.
14.50
Pasalić: A report on the arrests is being made
Citizens' Protector Zoran Pašalić said that two teams of citizens' protectors are visiting all police stations for which they have information or where they think there are persons deprived of liberty and that a report on the arrests will be made.
Pašalić told the journalists that in the previous few days several persons were deprived of their freedom, which is why it will take some time for that institution to gather all the necessary information.
When it comes to the case of violence against Luka, a student of the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, he pointed out that it is a pre-trial or judicial procedure, so the Ombudsman will do what he has the authority to do, and the others will determine what really happened there.
Pašalić said that he and his family can contact them and that institution will initiate proceedings.
He explained that the Ombudsman is investigating how and why the excessive use of force occurred and can only react upon a report and after having concrete evidence.
14.22
Teachers of the Faculty of Law: That number of uniformed people in front of the faculty only in 1941.
The teachers and associates of the Faculty of Law of the University of Belgrade issued a statement regarding the violent behavior of members of the Gendarmerie towards the students of this faculty.
In the statement signed by more than 30 teachers, the night demonstration of physical violence by members of the Gendarmerie against students gathered in front of the faculty building, as well as the attempt to break into the educational institution, is strongly condemned.
"This is the second time in history that so many uniformed, armed people have appeared on the steps and at the entrance to the Faculty of Law building. The first time this happened was in 1941, when our building was occupied and used by a foreign occupier," the statement reads, among other things.
14.10
Transfer to UKCS due to student support
The plenum of students of the blockaded Faculty of Medicine (MFUB) announced that due to support for the students, Prof. Dr. Tatjana Adžić Vukičević.
According to the students in the blockade of the Faculty of Medicine, the change took place on June 30.
"The doctor was transferred to a humiliating position, where mainly residents and young doctors work, not regular professors of our faculty," the students' statement reads.
Read more in a separate section News.
13.59
Rally of support for arrested students in New Belgrade
Citizens gathered in front of the Third Basic Court in New Belgrade in support of student Nikola Marčetić, who is to be heard there, reports Nova.rs.
As Nova's reporter reports, the police brought Nikola Marchetić and another student to the Third Basic Court in New Belgrade for questioning.
A student of the music academy is accused of violent behavior.
Marchetić was detained after he tried to prevent breaking through the blockade in Zemun. He was also one of the speakers at the student protest on June 28 in Belgrade.
13.15
Vučić: I am satisfied with the professional behavior of the police
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said on Thursday (July 3) that he is satisfied with the "professional behavior" of the police and that he hopes that they will continue to act with great restraint and ensure legal order.
"It is important for the police to be present on the streets, because they protect the blockaders. If the people saw that the police were not able to provide a legal guardian, the people would take up a stick," Vučić told reporters in Čačak.
"The end of their attempts will not be soon, and essentially it was over a long time ago, they have no chance, they just can't see it," repeated the president of the country, reports FoNet.
Vučić said that the police officers were attacked last night not far from the Faculty of Law and rejected claims that the police entered that faculty.
In the incidents in front of the Faculty of Law in Wednesday evening 23 people were detained, and the police according to videos posted on social networks, tried to forcibly enter that faculty.
13.02
GPS is working normally for now.
As of Thursday morning (July 3), public transport in the capital of Serbia is operating normally, but it is not known whether it will remain so for the rest of the day.
"For now, the transport is working, but no one knows how it will be later," the GSP dispatcher told "Vreme".
When asked if the citizens will be informed if the city transport is canceled again, he answers: "We are not notified, and if there is a cancellation, it will be decided immediately and done immediately, in the moment."
Read more about it in a separate section plate carrier.
12.45
Croatia does not recommend traveling to Serbia
On Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia recommended to its citizens to postpone all non-essential trips to Serbia, as well as increased caution, monitoring of the current situation and detailed information before the trip due to the inappropriate and unfounded treatment of Serbian authorities towards Croatian citizens.
"Given that there are often random roadblocks due to civil protests, it is important to keep in mind that it is impossible to pre-assess the traffic situation and the circumstances that can significantly affect the flow of traffic throughout the country," the statement said.
The Ministry particularly advises Croatian citizens to avoid places where large numbers of people gather, reports HRT.
12.22
Autocommand block
The Voždovac Choir announced the blockade of Autokomanda for Thursday (June 3) from 16.45:XNUMX p.m.
"We do not forgive children! Autokommanda 16:45, today! They beat our children. They hunt them like rabbits — in the streets, in the haustor. Four students ended up at the VMA. Remember, there are more of us!", the post stated.
As it is added, it all started because no one was responsible for the sixteen lives lost under the canopy.
"We will not allow that number to grow. We must not!", the post reads.
10.43
The citizens of Zemun are blocking Main Street
Ever since civil disobedience erupted in the form of roadblocks, The people of Zemun are the most persistent..
They flashed Main Street again and called on citizens to join them.
They say that their neighbor Dragan Janković is in the hospital with a hematoma on the brain, and that the police are guarding him there "as the last criminal".
The citizens of Zemun during the blockade published a video showing more than 10 police vans approaching Main Street.
10.03
Gathering of support for arrested students
The police are on Thursday night detained 79 people.
On Thursday morning, citizens gathered in front of the police station on 29 November Street and are demanding the release of the arrested students.
At the same time, the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade formed a case for announcing "death to the police" on the order of the FDU in the blockade
08.44
Ministry of Interior: 79 people detained
"Members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs during the previous night checked the identity of a total of 1297 persons, while 79 persons were brought to the official premises," the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced.
Of these, 72 persons were brought because of committed misdemeanors, and seven persons due to the existence of grounds for suspicion that they violated the provisions of the Criminal Code and committed criminal acts through their actions.
Arrests_008Legitimation in Belgrade: Marko Dragoslavić/FoNet
"All blockades on the territory of Serbia and Belgrade have been removed and all roads are passable," the MUP announced.
In the meantime, however, new road blockades began.
Read more about last night's events HERE.
08.02
Blockade in New Belgrade
The intersection of Gandijeva and Yuri Gagarin in New Belgrade is blocked. Containers and citizens blocked the way for vehicles. Traffic police are present.
City traffic was stopped.
Today's first blockade will last until 9 o'clock.
The main street in Zemun is also blocked.
Citizens' groups were shocked by the mass arrests of students on Thursday night. Will consider further actions.
07.55
Students fight back
On Wednesday evening and early Thursday morning, the police brutally intervened in front of the Faculty of Law and in Rooseveltova Street in Belgrade. In Novi Sad and Niš, students and citizens were arrested en masse.
It is obvious that Aleksandar Vučić's announcement that the "blockaders" will be arrested, that the "state" will no longer tolerate the "harassment of ordinary, decent people" is being implemented.
Each time students were arrested, their numbers at street protests grew. Dozens of them were arrested on Thursday night.
"In the evening behind us, we are witnessing an unprecedented repression and endangerment of the university and its principles. We are not giving up, you will hear our answer soon!", announced the students in the blockade.
They again called for a mass work stoppage.
07.10
MUP: The police did not raid the Faculty of Law
On the occasion of the beating and mass arrest in front of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade, which was recorded on many mobile phones, the Ministry of Internal Affairs also announced.
Regarding publications in certain media, as well as on certain profiles on social networks, which imply that the police intended to enter, that they entered the premises of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade and that police officers arrested persons who were at the faculty, the Ministry of Internal Affairs strongly denies the aforementioned allegations.
During the establishment of the smooth flow of traffic and the establishment of public order and peace, the police dealt with persons who placed containers, fences, benches, planters and other obstacles at the intersection on the road.
During the proceedings, at one point the police were on the plateau in front of the Faculty of Law, as well as on the steps of the Faculty, but at no point did they enter the premises of the Faculty, respecting the autonomy of the university, with the intention of detaining those persons.
During the procedure at the mentioned location, 23 persons were brought to the official premises.
6:30
Beating and arrest in front of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade
Students in the blockade announced on Twitter that the action planned for Thursday at 7:30 is being postponed.
Previously, an invitation was shared on social networks total blockade Belgrade from 7:30 a.m. after violent arrests and beatings of students at the Faculty of Law.
"In the evening behind us we are witnesses unprecedented repressions and endangering the university and its principles. We are not giving up, you will hear our answer soon", the students announced, announcing more information soon.
On Thursday night, according to eyewitnesses, the police beat and detained students in front of the Faculty of Law. Professor Biljana Stojković is allegedly among those beaten.
"They pounced on them and started dragging them through the doors of the faculty. 30-40 students were taken into custody, and professor Biljana Stojković tried to protect the students with her body. They hit us all, and some students were hit really hard," said journalist Vuk Cvijić, who was on the scene.
As the students announced, the police ran into the students who were sitting peacefully in front of the Faculty of Law.
According to the announcement of students of that faculty in the blockade, the police pushed the protest to the very steps of the faculty, and then tried to enter the building. "They didn't succeed because the door was locked and barricades were set up due to the reaction of their colleagues, after which they were banging on the door and creating a ruckus."
