Serbia Remembers Victims Of Deadly Roof Collapse After A Year Of Protests

Serbia Remembers Victims Of Deadly Roof Collapse After A Year Of Protests

As Serbian students mark the first anniversary of a fatal building collapse at a railway station, there are signs that far-right nationalist groups have sought to infiltrate the movement.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has called for a peaceful commemoration as the country marks a national day of mourning on November 1, the first anniversary of the deadly railway station roof collapse in Novi Sad.

The tragedy in Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, killed 16 people and shocked the public amid reports that corrupt practices led to shoddy construction at the railway station, a flagship government project led by Chinese businesses.

Author's note: Serbia marks anniversary of fatal roof collapse.

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