Political Violence, Summer Season 2026 ↗
Front page leadThe article links recent violent incidents in Serbia, such as an attack on Stevan Filipović and the persecution of lawyers, to a decaying regime that resorts to violence.
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The Vreme front page features a mix of domestic Serbian political news, including upcoming elections and commentary on political violence, alongside international stories on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and North Korea's role in it. Economic news focuses on rising pellet prices due to distrust in…
The article links recent violent incidents in Serbia, such as an attack on Stevan Filipović and the persecution of lawyers, to a decaying regime that resorts to violence.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that early parliamentary elections will be called within 15 to 25 days, urging supporters to vote to defeat a perceived 'blockade evil'.
The Ministry of Culture and the City Secretariat have allocated no funds for acting awards, and the National Theater seems to have forgotten its own awards, with actress Tanja Bošković also being overlooked.
Manufacturers claim the state did not provide enough raw materials for pellets last year, leading citizens to rush to buy them this summer, which has already increased prices.
Ukraine launched over 800 drones targeting Russia, with around 600 aimed at Moscow, in what a Moscow governor described as one of the most massive drone attacks in recent history.
North Korea has received substantial financial benefits from Russia due to military aid, but this economic boom is not translating into improved living conditions for the majority of its population.
New buildings are being erected in Mariupol on the sites of homes destroyed by Russian attacks, with Russians moving in, erasing traces of the war and displacing the local population.
The article reflects on the limited prospects in certain regions, suggesting that Serbian leader Vučić and Bosnian Serb leader Dodik have not learned lessons from the past regarding demographic decline.