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Serbia Protests After Deadly Railway Station Collapse
A concrete canopy collapse at a Serbian railway station kills 14, sparking widespread protests and accusations of corruption.
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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsEuropean UnionInvestigationProtestsCorruptionAccident
Ministry Of Construction And InfrastructureChinese Construction Companies
Milos VucevicAleksandar VucicViktor OrbánNikola RisticBiljana Stojkovic
- What caused the protests in Belgrade?
- The concrete canopy collapse at Novi Sad railway station killed 14 people and injured 3, leading to widespread protests in Belgrade.
- What is the government's response to the incident?
- The Serbian government has promised a thorough investigation, but critics doubt justice will be served given the ruling party's control over the judicial system.
- What are the main criticisms regarding the disaster?
- The disaster is attributed to corruption, lack of transparency, and sloppy renovations, with critics pointing to a renovation deal with Chinese construction companies.
- What is the significance of the Novi Sad railway station?
- The renovated station, inaugurated by President Aleksandar Vucic and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was part of a planned fast train line between Belgrade and Budapest.
- What was the immediate outcome of the railway station canopy collapse?
- Protesters left red handprints at government buildings, demanding the arrest of officials and the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic.