Smoke and steel march

Artist János Kmetty feels defiant by reading the news: On May 23, 2026, tens of thousands of Serbian university students and other citizens rallied in Belgrade, the capital, to protest against the authoritarian rule of President Aleksandar Vucic and demand early elections. Clashes erupted between some protesters and riot police, with police using pepper spray to disperse crowds. The protests were sparked by a deadly train station disaster in November 2024 and have evolved into a broader anti-corruption movement.


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