Serbian students block high school in protest against government
Europe • Oct 26, 2025, 9:55 AM
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Students at a Serbian high school have blocked entry to their campus for two weeks in protest against the government — the first school to join mass demonstrations sweeping the country. Authorities are now moving to regain control of High School No. 5. Serbia has been rocked by months of protests against President Aleksandar Vucic’s government, with thousands rallying nationwide. The Serbian leader faces mounting accusations of stifling democratic freedoms while allowing crime and corruption to flourish.
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Europe • 2:21 PM
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Europe • 1:15 PM
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Flights resume at Berlin airport after suspension over drone scare
Europe • 6:21 AM
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Flights were suspended for almost two hours at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Friday evening due to sightings of unidentified drones, the latest in a series of drone alerts around airports and military sites in Europe.
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