A large anti-government rally took place in Belgrade.

Political demands are also being raised, as students supported by opposition activists and civil society representatives hold the authorities responsible for the events, accusing them of corruption that led to the poor renovation of the train station building. Calls for the establishment of a transitional government to prepare for free early parliamentary elections are being made.

The Serbian Ministry of Interior estimated the number of protesters in Belgrade at 28,000 to 29,000 people. Traffic in the city center was blocked. President Aleksandar Vučić recorded a video on Instagram, acknowledging that a significant number of people had taken to the streets.

The protest began with 15 minutes of silence in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Novi Sad. This was followed, as reported by the Balkan Service of Radio Free Europe, by 30 minutes of noise—participants chanted anti-government slogans, whistled, and blew horns.

The rally concluded without major incidents or violations of public order, confirmed the Ministry of Interior.

According to Vučić, those gathered on Sunday in Belgrade “hold opposition views.” He stated that he was “always ready to listen to their opinions and learn what they consider important for our country,” while also emphasizing that he believes “far more people think differently.” He highlighted the importance of maintaining “peace and stability.”

Protests in Serbia have been ongoing for more than a month. Their symbol has become the image of a bloodied hand—in memory of the victims—and 15-minute (in honor of the number of those who died in Novi Sad) mini-strikes. The operation of more than 50 faculties from four state universities, as well as dozens of secondary schools, has been blocked. Authorities are primarily being called upon to hold accountable those involved in the reconstruction of the train station in Novi Sad. The concrete canopy of the station collapsed just a few months after its grand opening—following a three-year renovation and officials' claims that it was completed to the highest European standards.

Thirteen people were arrested on suspicion of negligence during the reconstruction of the station. Among them was the former Minister of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure, Goran Vesić. He was initially detained but later released.

For many participants in the protests, the tragedy in Novi Sad has confirmed their belief that the government and President Vučić are leading the country down the wrong path.