Protests & EU Enlargement: Thousands of students and citizens rallied in Novi Sad to mark the 2024 railway station collapse that killed 16 people, turning the grief into a wider push for early elections and tougher scrutiny of corruption, procurement, and governance under President Aleksandar Vučić—setting up a direct political showdown as authorities weigh whether to bring the vote forward. Student Movement Under Pressure: Opposition and student leaders say the government is trying to criminalize their protests, including claims tied to a “sound cannon” hoax, arguing the aim is to discredit the movement. Infrastructure Update (Republika Srpska): Prime Minister Savo Minić says the Foca–Sarajevo road should be fully operational again within 30 days after landslides and damage, while reconstruction of the Foca–Tjentiste road is set to start by month-end. Belgrade–China Ties: A photo exhibition at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade highlights decades of China-Serbia cooperation, including major projects like the Budapest–Belgrade railway. Business & Investment: Hungary’s chamber vice president says cooperation with China is expanding, pointing to the Budapest–Belgrade railway as a logistics boost for Chinese goods into Europe. Sports (Local Interest): UFC has announced UFC Belgrade for Aug. 1, but a heavyweight opponent change is in play after an injury forced a withdrawal.