**Serbian Students Take to the Streets: Blocking Public Media Buildings**
On Tuesday evening, a group of Serbian students took bold action against the state’s public media services. They blocked the entrances to the Serbian state TV (RTS) offices and an RTS studio in Belgrade, as well as the entrance to the Radio Television of Vojvodina (RTV) building in Novi Sad.
**A Call for Attention**
The students explained that their action was prompted by the public media services’ failure to report on a group of Serbian students who had cycled to Strasbourg to raise awareness within the European Union about the situation in Serbia and the students’ demands. This lack of coverage sparked outrage among the student group, leading them to take matters into their own hands.
**Social Media Campaigns**
The students took to social media to call on others to join them in blocking the public media buildings. Their message was clear: they wanted the public to be aware of the situation and to demand more from the media. This modern form of protest allowed the students to reach a wider audience and mobilize support quickly.
**A Heavy Police Presence**
Gendarmerie troops and riot police were deployed in both Belgrade and Novi Sad, indicating that authorities were prepared for a confrontation. However, according to an activist present at the scene, the gendarmes acted reasonably this time, while the riot police took a more aggressive stance toward the students and citizens.
**The Aftermath**
On Wednesday morning, students reported on social media that RTS had started its morning program with a half-hour delay. Some workers refused to enter the building, while others declined to work altogether. In Novi Sad, the gendarmerie and riot police arrived at the RTV building just before 5 am, pushing students and citizens away from the main entrance. However, they allowed RTV staff members to enter the building.
**A Statement from the Ministry**
The Serbian Internal Affairs Ministry issued a statement saying that the Novi Sad police and gendarmerie cleared the access and entrance to the building of Radio Television of Vojvodina on Wednesday morning. The ministry also announced efforts to identify individuals who committed criminal offenses and violations, with appropriate charges to be filed against them.
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