Serbia votes in closely fought election as student-led opposition challenges Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power
Nearly two years after a deadly railway station collapse sparked mass anti-corruption protests, Serbians are voting in a closely fought election that could…
DW reports: Nearly two years after a deadly railway station collapse sparked mass anti-corruption protests, Serbians are voting in a closely fought election that could end Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power.
This politics story centres on Serbia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Aleksandar Vucic and Serbians.
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