Serbia's Vucic announces early parliamentary elections for October
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced early parliamentary elections for October 25, following nearly two years of anti-corruption protests, according to RFI.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced Wednesday that early parliamentary elections will be held in Serbia on October 25, RFI reported.
RFI reported that the vote comes after nearly two years of significant public pressure driven by protests against corruption.
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