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Former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milić in a police uniform with a cap

Chronicle

06.July 2026 IN THE

The detention of Veselin Milić was terminated

The High Court in Belgrade decided to defend Veselin Milić from freedom, after it was established that there are no longer any legal grounds for his detention. The decision was implemented immediately and Milić left the Central Prison

Chronicle

17.June 2026 IN THE

Jasmina Paunović: Veselin Milić will probably be released when the 30-day detention ends

According to Jasmine Paunović, the dismissed head of the Belgrade police, Veselin Milić, accused in the case of murder in the restaurant "27" in Senjak, can be released after the 30-day detention period.

Novi Sad

27.April 2026. B. B.

Blockades of Citizens' Assemblies: We have not forgotten about Ivan Petrović

Citizens' choirs of Novi Sad announce longer and longer blockades until all activists are released. The most extreme is the case of Ivan Petrović, a young man without parents who is a ward of the Center for Social Work

Montenegro

02.march 2026 IN THE

Milo Đukanović's brother was detained, the prosecution formed two investigative cases

Aco Đukanović in custody on suspicion of illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. The prosecution cites the risk of escape as the reason

Drug

18.February 2026. KS

North Macedonia: Detention of two suspects in the case of drug seizure in Konjuh

Two people are in custody in Skopje because they are suspected of being connected to the seizure of five tons of marijuana in Serbia

Trial of activists from Novi Sad

13.February 2026. NM

The court refused to cancel the arrest warrants and detention of the activists

The High Court in Novi Sad rejected the proposal that the detention and arrest warrants of a group of six activists from that city, who are being tried in absentia for an alleged attempt to subvert the constitutional order, be lifted in order to allow them to return to their homes.

Student protests

26.December 2025 IN THE

Student Bogdan Jovicic released from house arrest, four and a half months after his arrest

Student Bogdan Jovičić, arrested on August 14 after student and citizen protests in Novi Sad, was released from house arrest

Pressure on the media

25.December 2025 IN THE

Journalist Aleksandar Dikić released to defend himself from freedom

Aleksandar Dikić, columnist and author of the show "Bez ustruvanja", was released to defend himself after consideration of the lawyer's proposal and the investigation so far.

Novi Sad opposition councilor Misha Bachulov was ordered to be detained for up to 30 days.

Decision of the Higher Court in Belgrade

18.November 2025 B. B.

Misha Bachul's detention for up to 30 days

Novi Sad opposition councilor Misha Bachulov was ordered to be detained for up to 30 days

Between detention and freedom

03.November 2025 IN THE

Vladimir Štimac was remanded in custody

The famous basketball player Vladimir Štimac was remanded in custody after he was previously released after yesterday's arrest

activist

17.October 2025 NM

Confession of "Blockader-terrorist" about prison days: They didn't break us

Marija Vasić, Lado Jovović and Lazar Dinić, the "terrorists" who were accused of allegedly preparing a coup d'état before the protest in Belgrade on March 15, were released from house arrest. They are still being tried, but now they can defend themselves from freedom. These are their confessions

Inhuman conditions

16.October 2025 NM

Marija Vasić on the days in custody: They lock you in the shower cubicles

Professor Marija Vasić, accused of preparing a coup d'état, reveals what everyday life looks like behind prison doors and how the state treats those who dare to think differently

Chronicle

15.October 2025 IN THE

Detention of Marija Vasić and two activists, accused of "coup d'état", terminated

Three of the six activists and students from the group STAV and the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG), who were accused of allegedly preparing a coup ahead of the March 15 protest in Belgrade, have been released from house arrest

Bogdan Jovicic

19.September 2025 KS

Užice, Novi Sad, Belgrade: Citizens on the streets because of Bogdan

The appeal of the student's defense attorney, Bogdan Jovicic, was rejected. Prolonged custody, by decision of the High Court in Novi Sad. That's why the students called outside

Chronicle

29.August 2025 IN THE

Detention for tweeter Crystal Matt Damon

The decision to detain Marko Marjanović, better known as Crystal Matt Damon on the social network X, was made by the non-trial criminal panel of the High Court in Belgrade, contrary to the position of his colleagues, the judges for the preliminary proceedings who had previously refused to detain them

Novi Sad

21.August 2025 NM

Five arrested at the protest in Novi Sad have been released

Five people arrested after the protests held in Novi Sad last week were released to defend themselves

Detained tweeter

19.August 2025 TS

Twitter user Marko Marjanović released from custody

Twitter user Marko Marjanović, better known as Crystal Matt Damon, was released from custody. His lawyer previously said he was denied the right to medical attention in custody despite the head injuries he sustained during the police intervention.

Minister in hospital

12.August 2025 IN THE

Directorate for Criminal Sanctions: Vesić did not leave Serbia

After announcements on social networks that former minister Goran Vesić left Serbia by plane, the Directorate for Criminal Sanctions announced that he is undergoing hospital treatment under the constant supervision of guards at the District Prison in Belgrade.

Chronicle

03.August 2025 IN THE

Momirović's lawyer: Detention is a shameful decision of the court under political pressure

The defense attorney of former minister Tomislav Momirović, lawyer Dragan Palibrk, stated that the High Court's decision on detention was made without a legal basis and in the service of political calculations. He points out that the judiciary once again acts as an "extended arm of the prosecution".

Chronicle

03.August 2025 IN THE

The High Court ordered custody of Vesić, Momirović and 12 other suspects in the "Zeleznica" affair

As part of the investigation into abuses during the reconstruction of the railway station in Novi Sad and the railway to Kelebija, the High Court in Belgrade ordered the detention of former minister Tomislav Momirović, Goran Vesić and 30 other persons for up to 11 days.

Students in the blockade

26.July 2025 KS

The detention of two students arrested after the protest in Belgrade was terminated

The students in the blockade of the University of Niš announced that the Court of Appeal in Belgrade lifted the detention of Dimitrije Dimić, a student at the Faculty of Law in Niš, and Luka Stevanović, a student at the Faculty of Economics in Kragujevac.

Protests in Serbia

11.July 2025 KS

Užice ultimatum: If the political prisoners are not released, everyone will go to Užice on Sunday

Nine people from Užice detained during the protest were ordered to be detained for up to thirty days. Their fellow citizens demand their release from prison. If that does not happen, they are announcing an unprecedented gathering for Sunday

06.July 2025 IN THE

Truck driver Milomir Jaćimović released from custody in Novi Sad

Truck driver Milomir Jaćimović, who became a symbol of civic solidarity after transporting students to protests for free, was released from custody in Novi Sad. The court rejected the Prosecution's proposal for detention, judging that even house arrest would threaten his existence, since he is a single parent.

Chronicle

06.July 2025 IN THE

Anesthesiologist from Zrenjanin Vladimir Stefanović is still languishing in prison

After he tried to help an injured protester during the Vidovdan protest, anesthesiologist Vladimir Stefanović from the hospital in Zrenjanin was arrested and detained. Students and health workers are now calling for his immediate release

Repression continues.

04.July 2025 MM

Police detention for Milomir Jaćimović: He is charged with two crimes

After leaving the hospital, truck driver Milomir Jaćimović was sent to the police station where he was detained, his lawyer confirmed. He is charged with causing general danger in an attempt and obstructing officials in the performance of their official duties

Tragedy in Novi Sad

18.June 2025 IN THE

After 208 days, Professor Milan Spremić was released from custody

Faculty of Civil Engineering professor Milan Spremić, who is among the suspects for the collapse of the canopy at the station in Novi Sad, was released under house arrest. His faculty and colleagues claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with the execution of the works

Serbian Progressive Party

28.May 2025. B. B.

"Invertebrate judges": Vučević is furious about house arrest for activists

"It is unacceptable that hooligans and thugs enforce justice according to their street rules," wrote the president of the Serbian Progressive Party, Miloš Vučević, regarding the decision of the court in Novi Sad by which the remaining three activists were released from prison to house arrest.