After cycling to France, Serbia’s protesting students run to Brussels to stir EU attention

Revolutionary crisis in Serbia

Since the collapse of the Novi Sad station canopy on 1 November 2024, which killed 16 people, occupations, blockades and protests led by students have been organised across Serbia. This calamity, caused by corruption, sparked a wave of indignation throughout the country. At the time of writing this article in April, over a million people across Serbia have taken part and voiced their support for the students’ demands. Demonstrations are being he…

After cycling to France, Serbia's protesting students run to Brussels to stir EU attention

After cycling all the way to France, Serbia’s protesting students have embarked on a new endeavor — a 1,200-mile run to Brussels aimed at drawing European Union attention to their months-long struggle against corruption and for the rule of law in the Balkan country.

Three gendarmes crossed France by bicycle from 15 to 18 April 2025. At the sole strength of their legs, they rallied Calais to Sète in just four stages. A challenge for the good cause. Their project "Between the seas" consisted of a lonely crossing, from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. Habited to travel long distances, due in particular to their passion for the triathlon, Warrant Officer Baptiste and Constable Maxime, assigned to squadron 21…

After a bike ride to France, Serbian student protesters started a new rally.

After cycling all the way to France, Serbian student protesters began a new effort on Friday – a nearly 2,000-kilometer run to Brussels with the aim of pulling… After the “cycling” in France, Serbian students run to Brussels to protest the E.U. - ΙΝΑΦΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ

Students participating in the ongoing protests in Serbia have come up with a new initiative – they will run 2,000 kilometers to Brussels. The aim of the young people is to draw the attention of the European Union to their months-long fight against corruption. More than 20 students started in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad. The “ultramarathon,” as they call it, is expected to last 18 days. “It will be very difficult, but we will achieve it…