Nation Grapples with War Criminal's Burial and Spyware Revelations
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The funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić was held today in Belgrade, drawing thousands of attendees and sparking strong reactions both domestically and internationally. Serbian official Zoran Biševac denounced the honors as the "most shameful days" in recent history, while US Senators urged the governments of Serbia and Republika Srpska to distance themselves from the event.
Meanwhile, new revelations have emerged regarding widespread spyware attacks, with Citizen Lab confirming sophisticated phone attacks on Serbian students. Reports detail the extensive capabilities of these spyware programs, which can access all phone data, track location, and record screens, highlighting a significant escalation in surveillance concerns.
In other news, the government has officially opened the application process for a 6,000 dinar financial payout to citizens, providing timely information on how to apply for the state aid. This comes amidst ongoing political campaigning and an analysis showing President Aleksandar Vučić's continued dominance in media coverage.