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The N1 news front page in Serbia focuses heavily on domestic political and economic issues. Top stories include a debate on the rule of law and presidential pardons, media coverage of President Vučić, and concerns about heating costs and state-owned company restructuring. There's also a live…
A debate on the rule of law and presidential pardons questions why the Serbian President's pardons are kept secret, with a representative avoiding direct answers.
A discussion on media representation addresses whether President Vučić's significant airtime on television is problematic, with one participant defending him.
An economic report details the system for calculating heating costs based on consumption, noting that 38% of buildings are currently connected and outlining expectations for the upcoming winter.
An investigative report claims that the state is falsifying the restructuring of the public company 'Roads of Serbia' to meet International Monetary Fund requirements, despite ongoing financial losses.
Live coverage reports that convoys of tractors heading to a ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally in Novi Sad have caused significant traffic disruptions.
Sources cited by Reuters allege that an order to slow down the operation of Starshield, a satellite internet service, originated from the White House, a claim denied by Washington.
A statement from a coalition called 'Coalition of Forces' asserts their opposition to the opening of new landfills.
The Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia (NUNS) reported 24 incidents targeting journalists and media outlets in September, with most occurring before the elections.
Following the publication of 'Sky' app correspondence by Radar, which allegedly links organized crime figures like Darko Šarić to financing the ruling party, both the SNS and the Ministry of Internal Affairs remain silent.
Srbijavoz, the Serbian railway company, has reportedly introduced special trains to transport attendees to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party's (SNS) rally in Novi Sad.
The ride-sharing company Uber is launching its services in Serbia, but initially, it will only focus on food delivery and not passenger transportation.
A study by MASA indicates a rise in political pressure on universities and an increase in attacks against academics.
An analysis suggests that the ruling SNS party is holding a rally in Novi Sad to demonstrate its capabilities and strength to voters before the upcoming elections.
