Serbia in Focus

We’re joined by Jovana Milosavljević Ardeljan, Director of Career, Professional & Community Development at the University of New Hampshire.Jovana offers a unique perspective—analyzing the protests through the lens of skill-building and education. We explore how students are:- Demonstrating top-level communication & critical thinking.- Organizing without a central leader—but with unity, clarity, and intentionReconnecting the diaspora and giving us a renewed sense of pride and purpose.- Holding an entire country accountable by peacefully disrupting education to demand change.00:00 Introduction01:04 The role of the student movements in Serbia04:18 The need of Leadership in movements14:36 Importance of Communities in movements26:21 The impact of education on society33:13 Connecting the Diaspora: A sense of belonging39:20 Raising awareness: Sharing Serbia's story46:29 Essential Skills of the student movement

In this episode, we engage in a conversation with Olivera Miladinović from Harvard Medical School, who will shed light on the organization of support from the U.S. since the onset of the protests and the pivotal role of the diaspora in these movements.And Vladimir Radojković, a Serbian historian and editor of the Journal for Serbian Studies and Balkan Talks. He will provide a historical perspective on the events of the past decade and their impact on our society, offering insights from both the European and Serbian viewpoints.Useful articles:Balkan Talks: https://balkantalks.org/https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-student-and-civic-protest-inhttps://cisi.rs/march-2025-cisi-associates-researching-serbian-protests/https://cisi.rs/april-2025-katarina-besirevic-partook-in-a-harvard-debate-on-student-protests/Video:https://www.instagram.com/boston_uz_studente/00:00 Introduction02:35 Organizing support in Boston05:41 The Impact of academic communities08:30 Connecting through protests13:50 Diverse perspectives in the Diaspora16:44 Challenges faced by the Diaspora27:27 The future of the movement41:27 Political landscape in Serbia01:05:39 Elections and democratic participation

We sat down with Branko, a PhD student in Geoscience at the Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, to talk about the power of student organizing during the protests in Serbia — and what it revealed about the state of civic resistance.We also dig into the controversial Belgrade Expo 2027 plans:Who’s building it?How big is it?What’s the history behind it and how did it get to Belgrade?00:00 Introduction00:53 Student safety regulations during protests23:49 Belgrade expo 2027

From student blockades to media propaganda, we dig into how Serbia’s national broadcaster stopped informing — and started silencing. A deep dive into the legacy of RTS, the role of REM, and the fight for truth in a state-controlled media landscape.We’re talking about the student-led blockades of RTS in Serbia — a bold protest demanding accountability from a broadcaster that’s supposed to belong to the people. But this isn’t just about RTS. It’s about decades of media capture, propaganda, and what it means to live in a country where truth is filtered through a government lens.We’re joined by a psychology student Milica based in Nijmegen, Netherlands — who helps us unpack the emotional toll of growing up under media darkness, and why the protests today feel so vital.00:00 Introduction02:15 Broadcaster Blockades in Belgrade15:00 The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media - REM20:30 Media darkness in Serbia since the 90s32:40 Easter Holidays at the Blockade38:15 Regime media56:45 Protests during the 90s01:02:45 RTS – The Regime’s BroadcasterSources:https://www.youtube.com/@UC_yXEx3-Gk5drg9qhPzSQSg https://www.instagram.com/kreni.promeni/

This week, we’re joined by a Serbian student of International & European Law studying in The Hague — bringing a whole new legal perspective to our conversation.She shares her observations and analyses of the current events in Serbia,informed by her legal studies and international context.Our guest helps us break down the recent chaos and confusion in Serbia —from the mysterious sound weapon reports on May 15th, to the powerful message behind the student cyclists riding to Strasbourg. She offers legal and political context you don’t hear on the news, and we reflect together on what these moments mean for our future — as young people, as citizens, as Serbians.00:00 Introduction01:15 Diaspora’s reaction to the protests06:20 European convention of Human rights in Strasbourg10:45 Student cyclists 23:00 Human rights34:00 Possible use of a sonic weapon37:45 European court of Human rights about Serbia40:30 LRAD 50:00 The Student’s 5th demand 52:00 The attacks

This week, we’re joined by a Serbian student of International & European Law studying in The Hague — bringing a whole new legal perspective to our conversation.She shares her observations and analyses of the current events in Serbia,informed by her legal studies and international context.Our guest helps us break down the recent chaos and confusion in Serbia —from the mysterious sound weapon reports on May 15th, to the powerful message behind the student cyclists riding to Strasbourg. She offers legal and political context you don’t hear on the news, and we reflect together on what these moments mean for our future — as young people, as citizens, as Serbians.00:00 Introduction01:15 Diaspora’s reaction to the protests06:20 European convention of Human rights in Strasbourg10:45 Student cyclists 23:00 Human rights34:00 Possible use of a sonic weapon37:45 European court of Human rights about Serbia40:30 LRAD 50:00 The Student’s 5th demand 52:00 The attacks

Across Serbia, protests have become a powerful force for change. Teachers, students, workers, and even veterans joined together, demanding accountability from the government. This growing wave of resistance represents more than just a protest—it's a turning point in Serbia's history, as the nation rises to confront corruption and fight for a better future.Part 2: The turning point—March 15th. The protests in Belgrade reached a new level with a mysterious sound that terrified the people. Was it a sonic weapon? How did the authorities respond? This segment uncovers the chilling details of what happened and the impact it had on the movement.Sources:https://www.danas.rshttps://www.kurir.rshttps://novosadska.tvhttps://www.instagram.com/pro_glas_rs/https://www.instagram.com/n1srbija_/https://www.instagram.com/novas.tv/https://www.instagram.com/rtvojvodine/https://www.instagram.com/ajbalkans/https://www.instagram.com/radioslobodnaevropa/

Across Serbia, protests have become a powerful force for change. Teachers, students, workers, and even veterans joined together, demanding accountability from the government. This growing wave of resistance represents more than just a protest—it's a turning point in Serbia's history, as the nation rises to confront corruption and fight for a better future.Part 1: The story begins with the early protests, student-led blockades, and marches that spread across cities like Novi Sad, Kragujevac, and Niš. These were the first months that professors didn’t receive their salaries - an issue that fueled the protests. What ignited this nationwide movement? How did Serbia's youth rise up to demand change? This segment sets the stage for the historic moments that followed.00:00 Introduction03:13 15.02. - 2nd student march08:30 01.03. 3rd student march - The student edict13:35 The number of protests in Serbia increases20:25 "Students who want to go back to school" appear37:00 Government expecting the violence from the upcoming protest in the capitalSources:https://www.danas.rshttps://www.kurir.rshttps://novosadska.tvhttps://www.instagram.com/pro_glas_rs/https://www.instagram.com/n1srbija_/https://www.instagram.com/novas.tv/https://www.instagram.com/rtvojvodine/https://www.instagram.com/ajbalkans/https://www.instagram.com/radioslobodnaevropa/

For months, Serbia has been in motion. From the teachers' strike to mass student protests, from silent vigils to loud demands, the streets have become classrooms of resistance. In this episode, we break down the key moments that have shaped the fight for justice, education, and democracy.00:00 Introduction01:00 Slavija 22.12.2024.14:24 The Serbian Public prosecutor19:18 The red hand symbol24:30 New Year's Eve 202532:18 January repression in protests

We are not the official voices of the student movement. We are not spokespeople for the plenums. We are simply watching, listening, and telling what we see—from the streets, from the news, and from social media (which doesn’t exist in English).Protests. Corruption. Resistance.The movement shaking Serbia didn’t come from nowhere. It has a past, a trigger, and a growing future.What led thousands of students to block their universities?How did a railway station collapse expose something much bigger?Why is the government refusing to take responsibility—and what does that tell us?00:00 Introduction01:24 1st of November 2024.10:26 The Student demands15:32 About us18:00 Why is this important20:40 The Serbian Progressive Party29:08 Government's reaction to the protests40:00 Serbian Youth and PoliticsSources:https://www.instagram.com/n1srbija_/https://www.instagram.com/sviublokade.fdu/https://www.instagram.com/kreni.promeni/https://www.instagram.com/ajbalkans/Instagram: @serbia.in.focusSpotify: Serbia in Focus