AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Serbia’s journalists face a “spiral of violence” with online death threats and threats of sexual violence growing amid near-total impunity, according to EFJ and partner groups, which say authorities are not matching the scale of the problem. Elections Watch: President Aleksandar Vučić says snap parliamentary elections are likely on Oct 18 or 25, with the exact date due soon, after months of student-led unrest. Water Crisis Hits the Region: Drought has pushed the Danube to record lows, nearly stopping Hungarian shipping and raising fears for autumn harvest exports; in Serbia, the Sava’s low levels have exposed a century-old steam tug dubbed “Sava’s Titanic.” Belgrade Culture: “Summer Nights” in Belgrade wraps its third season with growing crowds, bringing downtown music, food and community events. Tech & Business: A Serbian startup pitching charging tech drew attention at the Beijing robot conference, while APEC customs talks in China highlighted AI for cross-border trade facilitation. Sports—Serbia in Focus: Nikola Jokić backed Serbia’s win over France in a friendly, and Vučić’s election timeline continues to dominate local political coverage.
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