More than 30 people have gathered in central Belgrade to protest against the current Serbian government led by President Aleksandar Vucic. The demonstrations, which began four months ago after the tragic collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad, which killed 15 people, have reached their peak. Today's rally, according to organisers, was the largest in decades, drawing participants from across the country. 

Students play a special role in the protest movement, many of whom walked to the capital, covering hundreds of kilometers from distant towns and villages. Some of them walked for days to join the demonstrations, symbolizing the determination of young people to achieve change. The protesters are demanding the resignation of the government, a fair investigation into the causes of the tragedy in Novi Sad, and the fight against corruption and nepotism, which, in their opinion, have become a systemic problem in the country's governance. 

The tragedy at the Novi Sad train station on November 1, 2024, became a catalyst for public discontent. The collapse of a canopy built as part of an infrastructure project involving Chinese state-owned companies triggered a wave of accusations of negligence and corruption against the authorities. The Novi Sad prosecutor's office opened a criminal case, in which 13 people were charged, including former Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesic. However, protesters believe that the investigation is not transparent enough, and that the culprits among high-ranking officials are avoiding responsibility. 

The protests, initially organized by students, have been joined by people from all walks of life: farmers, teachers, doctors, lawyers and even judges. In recent weeks, the demonstrations have included blockades of bridges, central streets and universities, as well as symbolic actions such as 15-minute silences in memory of the victims. In early February 2025, Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned under public pressure, but protesters consider this measure insufficient, demanding a complete change of power and systemic reforms. 

According to international media, the protest movement reached unprecedented proportions in March, covering more than 400 cities and towns in Serbia. In Belgrade, demonstrators repeatedly blocked key transport arteries, while in Novi Sad, protests were accompanied by the closure of three main bridges across the Danube. The authorities, in turn, accuse the protesters of trying to destabilize the country with the support of Western forces, calling the actions a "color revolution." President Vucic said he would not allow the overthrow of the government and organized counter-rallies of his supporters, which led to individual clashes with the demonstrators.