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The front page of Vreme features several key stories, including ongoing forest fires in Serbia with international assistance, an environmental disaster in Croatia involving toxic waste, and political news from Serbia regarding an extraordinary parliamentary session on energy crisis and budget…
Forest fires have been burning in Serbia for over a month, with major outbreaks in Deliblatska Peščara and on the Stolovi mountains near Kraljevo, prompting assistance from EU helicopters and a Russian IL-76 aircraft, as thick smoke drifts towards the Ibar highway.
An immense toxic waste dump in Lika, Croatia, has led to an ecological disaster, with tens of thousands of tons of waste buried or scattered, raising questions about institutional failure and potential organized ecocide involving mafia structures.
Anke Holstein, the German Ambassador to Serbia, stated she looks forward to supporting Serbia on its challenging path towards the European Union, emphasizing Germany's continued partnership.
The National Assembly of Serbia is holding an extraordinary session to address the energy crisis, rebalance the budget, and discuss changes to laws concerning judges, expropriation, and building permits for the 'Belgrade Waterfront' project.
Action star Jean-Claude Van Damme attended the International Film Festival in Niš, Serbia, and was pictured with President Aleksandar Vučić, with his connection to the country reportedly linked to singer Dragana Mirković.
An 'Eco Uprising' protest in Belgrade highlighted concerns over environmental damage from development projects across Serbia, citing instances like the alteration of Homolje mountains.
The Niš City Film Festival is facing accusations of copying the Vrnjačka Banja Festival, with a significant portion of its film selection reportedly imported from the latter.
