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Government faces no-confidence vote amid political maneuvering.

The Serbian political landscape is dominated by discussions surrounding a no-confidence vote against the government, with Prime Minister Ana Brnabic announcing the date for the parliamentary session. Members of the ruling SNS party have formally requested the session, signaling significant political activity. Meanwhile, analyst insights suggest that President Vučić's political strategy is influenced by his current approval ratings, which are reportedly at a historic low.

Beyond the national political stage, local issues are also capturing attention. A tragic incident at a water park in Smederevo, where a child died, has led to arrests. In Belgrade, a decision to withdraw a public-private partnership for an integrated security system from the City Assembly agenda has caused debate. Culturally, the appointment of Ljubiša Ristić as the new acting director of the Atelje 212 theater has generated surprise.

Economic news includes a further rise in diesel and gasoline prices, set to remain in effect until the end of July. The country is also dealing with a domestic health crisis, with a state of emergency declared in nine municipalities due to African swine fever, resulting in the euthanasia or death of approximately 30,000 pigs. Environmental concerns have also been raised regarding a discolored tributary in the South Morava river basin.

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African Swine Fever Outbreak

A state of emergency has been declared in nine municipalities across Serbia due to a significant outbreak of African swine fever. Approximately 30,000 pigs have been euthanized or have died as a result of the disease.

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