Protesters storm Serbian pro-Vucic TV station after his loss at polls
President Vucic called the incident an attack on free speech and the freedom of journalism.
President Vucic called the incident an attack on free speech and the freedom of journalism.
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Belgrade and other cities and towns across Serbia after Vucic conceded defeat late on Sunday, capping two years of peaceful anti-government protests calling for the populist ruler to step down.
Those expecting Belgrade to tilt towards the West may need patience while the new government deals with domestic issues.
Another one of eastern Europeβs authoritarian leaders has been vanquished by an upstart movement, with Serbiaβs long-term president Aleksandar Vucic unexpectedly losing out to a student-led campaign.
Uncertainty remains over key positions after student-led movement deals a blow to longtime leader's political dominance.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucicβs ruling populist party could not overcome stiff electoral challenge against the surging Student's List.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucicβs ruling populist party faces a stiff electoral challenge against the surging Student's List.
BELGRADE, Oct 26: Serbia's student-led movement declared victory in parliamentary elections Sunday ending 14 years in power for Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing populist party.
A two-year student-led protest movement culminated in an election victory over Aleksandar Vucic, as tens of thousands took to Belgradeβs streets to celebrate a political turning point in Serbia.
The long-serving strongman leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat on Sunday in an election that pitted him and his right-wing party against a diverse student-led opposition movement that spent two years protesting his government.
Polls show populist leader Aleksandar Vucic in a tight race against the anticorruption and anti-authoritarian movement.
It was a seismic political shift in the Balkan country where Vucic led with virtually absolute power for 14 years.
Election commission says turnout reaches 65% amid allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities.
Serbia's elections came after almost two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism.
Serbians are voting after nearly two years of anti-corruption protests.
A snap parliamentary vote on October 25 will determine whether a student-led group can loosen Vucicβs grip on power.
The student movement aims to end Vucic's 14 years of rule at Sunday's vote, as he holds a rival rally across town.
Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on Sunday