**Serbian President Criticizes Student Protest**
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has spoken out against a student protest that took place on New Year’s Eve. The students observed 15 minutes of silence to commemorate the 15 people who died in a Novi Sad train station awning collapse.
Vucic questioned the point of the protest, saying it was held at midnight instead of noon when the tragedy occurred. He also suggested that the protesters were trying to ruin celebrations for others.
**Protestors Want Justice**
The students and citizens protesting are demanding justice for those who died in the Novi Sad disaster. They have been holding daily protests since November 1, observing a minute’s silence at 11:52 am.
Vucic appeared on Pink TV and said that the protesters were trying to disrupt others’ celebrations. He also claimed that the protests were receiving foreign funding, but did not provide evidence.
**Serbia’s Media Freedom**
The president defended Serbia’s media freedom, saying that anything can be published about him. However, he criticized some public figures who support the protesting students and claimed that “anti-Serbian forces” are trying to bring down the government.
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