Anti-government protests have been shaking Serbia for almost eight months now, and so far, they show no signs of losing momentum. After a demonstration in the capital, there were violent clashes with the police and arrests. Participants barricaded major transport routes in Belgrade and other cities and are demanding early elections. It all started with students who went on strike and have been blocking Serbian universities since autumn. How did protesting become the main focus of their lives?
by Tobiáš Wagner
first published by revue Prostor under the title Anatomie protestu I: Jak se studenti snaží změnit Srbsko
Third month of anti-government protests in Sakartvelo. The resistance is lasting longer than ever before, taking forms never seen in the past and has no single leader. At the same time, the protests are part of a process that has been going on for thirty years, a vicious circle of civil war, revolution, constantly disputed election results, disillusionment with loved leaders, the struggle against the oligarchy, and poorly met social needs. And Russia, which is exacerbating everything.
by Denis Vėjas and Sigita Vegytė
First published in NARA under the title Dar vienas protestas Sakartvele, dar vienas nusivylimas valdžia
Since the Georgian parliamentary elections in October 2024, which were overshadowed by accusations of manipulation, thousands of people have regularly taken to the streets, especially in the capital Tbilisi. In some cases, there has been massive police violence against demonstrators and journalists. Who are the protesters and what will help them not to give up? We talked to the activist Ana Sikhashvili, the journalist Aleksandre Keshelashvili and the trans woman Sani Morizstein.
by Sitara Thalia Ambrosio
first published in JÁDU under the title Kampf um die Demokratie in Georgien: „Das ist die letzte Chance“
The article reports on the ongoing student protests and blockades of faculties in Serbia. These actions were initiated by students in response to the tragic collapse of the shelter in Novi Sad and the long-standing dissatisfaction with the political situation under President Vucic.
by Vladimíra Dorčová Valtnerová
first published by Kapitál under the title Blokády fakúlt v Srbsku
The text describes the massive protests in Georgia after the parliamentary elections in October 2024, which the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party won. The text also includes the testimony of lawyer Gvantsy Danelia on the widespread fraud and violations of electoral rules.
by Salome Berdzenišvili
first published by Kapitál under the title Na ceste do Ruska: Zmanipulované voľby a zmarené sny
