Cedomir Jovanovic

Serbia Opposition Slate Parliament's Enforced Holiday

Opposition party leaders and presidential candidates gathered in parliament on Thursday protesting against speaker Maja Gojkovic's decision to suspend parliament's work until after the presidential election in April.

They accused Gojkovic of suspending democracy itself, and some suggested the opposition would express its discontent on the streets.

LGBT Activists March with Politicians for Belgrade Pride

The third Belgrade Pride Parade, which took place under the slogan "Love changes the world", was held on Sunday with several hundred LGBT rights supporters, alongside Serbian politicians, participating in the march through the centre of the Serbian capital.

The group was protected by some 5,000 police officers who had the city centre in lockdown to ensure participants' safety.

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