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Serbia records an exceptionally high turnout by midday in early elections

At Serbia's early parliamentary elections, 46% of voters had cast their ballots by 14:00 — almost a million more than at the same point in the December 2023 elections. The high turnout strengthens the hopes of the opposition 'Students' List' of unseating Aleksandar Vučić and his SNS, in power since 2012. The elections are the outcome of two years of student protests following the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station. In Serbia's snap parliamentary election, 46% of voters had cast their ballots by 14:00 — almost a million more than at the same point in the December 2023 election. The high turnout strengthens the opposition Student List's hopes of unseating Aleksandar Vucic and his SNS, which has been in power since 2012. The election is the outcome of two years of student protests following the collapse of the railway station canopy in Novi Sad.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

The burned Limoges town hall has become a symbol of France's divide amid nationwide protests

After a fire destroyed the wooden clock tower of Limoges town hall, the city is divided: some blame the radical left, while others see the protests as a reflection of poverty and the high cost of living. Two suspects have been arrested, a curfew has been imposed, and the presidential election in six months heightens the political significance of the events. After a fire destroyed the wooden clock tower of Limoges town hall, the city is split: some blame radical leftists, while others see the protests as a reflection of poverty and the high cost of living. Two suspects have been arrested, a curfew has been imposed, and the presidential election in six months heightens the political significance of the events.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Incidents

Mother of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić attacked in Belgrade on the day of early parliamentary elections

On the day of Serbia's early parliamentary elections, several young men attacked Angelina Vučić, the mother of former President Aleksandar Vučić, near the Kalenić market in Belgrade. The Serbian Progressive Party said the pensioner was pushed, shouted at, and had her shopping bags torn apart, and demanded that those responsible be punished. According to the party, the woman has already contacted the police.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Spain rocked by scandal over AI video of PM Sánchez's wife ahead of the November 29 elections

The opposition People's Party distributed a video featuring digital doubles of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife and other Socialists allegedly confessing to wrongdoing. The clip garnered nearly two million views; the ruling party accused the opposition of disinformation, one of the women featured filed a complaint, and the opposition calls the video political satire.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Vucic expects cooperation with Russia to strengthen after Serbia's parliamentary elections

On the day of Serbia's parliamentary elections, Aleksandar Vucic expressed hope for strengthening cooperation with Russia and thanked Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico for their support. According to polls, the main rivals are the opposition 'Student List' and the 'United Serbia' coalition. A Russian Academy of Sciences expert believes that even if the opposition wins, relations with Russia will not deteriorate sharply.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Serbia votes in snap parliamentary elections: Vucic versus the student movement

On 25 October 2026, Serbia holds snap parliamentary elections: more than 6.45 million voters elect 250 deputies from 18 lists. The main challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's ruling SNS is the student list 'Students Win', which grew out of the protests following the tragedy in Novi Sad. The elections have effectively become a referendum on Vucic's more than a decade in power. On October 25, 2026, Serbia holds snap parliamentary elections: more than 6.45 million voters will elect 250 deputies from 18 lists. The main challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's ruling SNS is the student list 'Students Win', which grew out of the protests following the tragedy in Novi Sad. The elections effectively turn into a referendum on Vucic's more than a decade in power.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
World

On the eve of Brazil's second round of elections, supporters of Lula and Bolsonaro held mass rallies

On the eve of the second round of Brazil's presidential election, tens of thousands of supporters of incumbent President Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro held rallies in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte. According to two polls, Bolsonaro leads Lula by two percentage points. The outcome of the vote will determine whether Brazil remains one of the few left-leaning countries in the region.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Bulgaria chooses a president: 27 candidates, the Black Sea, and the question of relations with Moscow

On October 25, Bulgaria holds the first round of its presidential election. The frontrunner is incumbent president Iliana Yotova, backed by the party of Prime Minister Rumen Radev; her main rival is former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov. The campaign has been marked by drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, rising energy prices, and disputes over the course toward Moscow. A second round is likely on November 1. On 25 October, Bulgaria holds the first round of its presidential election. The favourite is incumbent president Iliana Yotova, backed by the party of Prime Minister Rumen Radev; her main rival is former interim prime minister Andrey Gyurov. The campaign has been marked by drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, rising energy prices and disputes over the course toward Moscow. The second round is likely to take place on 1 November.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

The dispute over ultra-Orthodox military service may determine Israel's future

The exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from service in the Israeli army has become a central issue of the election campaign. Clashes with military police, a Supreme Court ruling, ultimatums from Haredi parties and a split in society are putting Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition at risk. Exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from service in the Israeli army has become a central issue of the election campaign. Conflicts with the military police, a Supreme Court ruling, Haredi party ultimatums and a split in society put Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition at risk.

Otabek Yusupov
6 min read
Politics

Early voting begins in Serbia's parliamentary elections

Polling stations opened in Serbia on Sunday for early parliamentary elections: 6.45 million voters are choosing 250 deputies to the National Assembly. The elections are taking place against the backdrop of student protests and a political crisis, after which President Aleksandar Vucic resigned in September and now seeks to return to power as prime minister.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Residents of northern Israel demand 'dramatic change' on the eve of the election

Days before the election, residents of northern Israel, including reservists who returned from Lebanon, told The National of the need to change the government and remove Benjamin Netanyahu. They tie their demands to the aftermath of the war with Hezbollah, the evacuation of about 70,000 people, and the security failures of October 7, 2023. Days before the election, residents of northern Israel, including reservists who have returned from Lebanon, told The National that the government must be changed and Benjamin Netanyahu removed from power. They tie these demands to the aftermath of the war with Hezbollah, the evacuation of about 70,000 people, and the security failures of October 7, 2023.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

Serbia holds parliamentary elections: the Student List challenges Vucic's party

On October 25, 2026, Serbia held early parliamentary elections that, according to media assessments, were the most competitive in more than 14 years. Aleksandar Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) faced the new 'Student List,' which grew out of protests following the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station in 2024 that killed 16 people. By midday, turnout was noticeably higher than in the 2023 elections. Early parliamentary elections were held in Serbia on October 25, 2026, described by media as the most competitive in more than 14 years. Aleksandar Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) faced the new 'Student List', which grew out of protests following the 2024 collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station that killed 16 people. Turnout by midday was markedly higher than in the 2023 elections.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Israel to close all West Bank checkpoints on election day after Hebron attack

The Israel Defense Forces announced the complete closure of land crossings into the West Bank on October 27, the day of the parliamentary elections, and a ban on Palestinian workers entering and leaving. The measures became part of a large-scale operation in Hebron following the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Figures on the number of displaced residents differ: from 2,000 to 2,500 people according to various sources. The Israel Defense Forces announced the complete closure of land crossings into the West Bank on October 27, the day of the parliamentary elections, and a ban on Palestinian workers entering or leaving. The measures became part of a large-scale operation in Hebron following the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Figures on the number of displaced residents differ: from 2,000 to 2,500 people according to various sources.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot says Netanyahu is 'no longer capable' of leading the country

Days before the Knesset elections, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of losing touch with reality over his plan to prepare alternative payment methods in case of international sanctions. Criticism of the plan has also come from Israeli economic circles. Days before the Knesset election, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of losing touch with reality over his plan to prepare alternative payment methods in case of international sanctions. The plan was also criticized in Israeli economic circles.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read