Thousands rally in Serbia as students continue fight against corruption

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 18, 2026 at 07:33 AM

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Thousands rallied in Novi Sad, Serbia, on January 18, 2026, continuing over a year of student-led protests against corruption under President Aleksandar Vucic. The protesters, chanting "thieves," accuse the government of widespread corruption. Students presented a plan to combat corruption in a post-Vucic government, including banning corrupt officials from politics and investigating their wealth. The protests began after a November 2024 train station disaster that killed 16 people and became a symbol of corruption. Despite charges being dropped against a former minister in connection to the collapse, an anticorruption inquiry continues. Another protest is planned for January 27 in Belgrade.

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Russia 40% Belgrade 50% European Union 50% Goran Vesic ×260% Novi Sad ×370% Aleksandar Vucic ×290% Serbia ×590%

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corruption 100% protests 80% serbia 70% rule of law 60% student-led protests 60% aleksandar vucic 50% government corruption 50% train station disaster 40% investigating wealth 40%

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