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FILE - In this Thursday, June 18, 2020 file photo, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic speaks during a joint press conference, in Belgrade, Serbia. Thousands of people in Serbia are holding daily protests against the country’s president and his government in what was initially triggered by his plans to reintroduce lockdown measures to contain the new coronavirus outbreak in the Balkan country. Many in Serbia accuse increasingly authoritarian President Aleksandar Vucic of letting the virus crisis spin out of control in order to hold a parliamentary election on June 21 that tightened the ruling party’s grip on power.(AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, file)
AP Explains: Why Serbs are protesting against virus lockdown

By Dusan Stojanovic Jul. 13, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Protesters clash with riot police on the steps of the Serbian parliament during a protest in Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, July 10 2020. Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said Friday he's not worried about losing political power amid large protests against his handling of the coronavirus crisis and hard-line rule, but instead expressed his fear about the spread of the virus by the demonstrators. The spontaneous protests started on Tuesday when Vucic announced that Belgrade would be placed under a new three-day lockdown following a second wave of confirmed coronavirus infections. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Hundreds try to storm Serbian parliament as protests heat up

By Dusan Stojanovic Jul. 10, 2020 09:14 AM EDT

Riot police guards the area in front of the Serbian Parliament building as people gather for a demonstration in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Serbia's president Aleksandar Vucic backtracked Wednesday on his plans to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown in Belgrade after thousands protested the move and violently clashed with the police in the capital. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Serbian leader backtracks on lockdown amid chaotic protests

By Jovana Gec And Dusan Stojanovic Jul. 08, 2020 06:16 AM EDT

European Union envoy for the negotiations Miroslav Lajcak smiles during a press conference after talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, June 22, 2020. Europe and the United States are coordinating efforts toward urging Serbia and Kosovo to reach a deal. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Serbian populist wins landslide as many parties boycott

By Jovana Gec Jun. 22, 2020 06:12 AM EDT

A member of the electoral commission sprays an indelible liquid on the finger of a voter at a polling station in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, June 21, 2020. Serbia’s ruling populists are set to tighten their hold on power in a Sunday parliamentary vote held amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus and a partial boycott by the opposition. Nearly 6.6 million voters are eligible to cast ballots for the 250-member parliament and local authorities. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Ruling populist party claims landslide win in Serbia vote

By Jovana Gec And Dusan Stojanovic Jun. 21, 2020 01:16 AM EDT