Today, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić referred to the protests in Serbia as “a rebellion of the privileged and the wealthy.”

“You might wonder what their true motivation is; however, it’s quite clear—they believe they are above the rest of us and that they deserve more than ordinary citizens,” Vučić stated during a rally at the “Bobana Momčilović Veličković” Sports Center in Bor.

According to him, “It’s hard to see others enjoying lavish meals while we eat sandwiches.”

“They refer to us as sandwich makers; I travel frequently and eat sandwiches, what else can I do? Whenever they orchestrate protest tourism across Serbia, there are no sandwiches served—only roasted piglets and goulash. There’s nothing less. It’s fine that they are affluent; they have their resources,” Vučić remarked.

Regarding the student protest in Niš, he noted that there were approximately 18 more vehicles entering the city between 11 AM and 12 PM yesterday compared to the same timeframe last week.

“Thank you, Niš; the cafés in Niš earned some money yesterday. Everything went smoothly, and I commend you for that,” Vučić added.

The president reiterated his thoughts on the so-called color revolution, asserting that Serbia is facing external attacks, likening this situation to a protest by workers from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, who painted their fists red.

“Just like what we see here… So, do you think this was organized from Washington or right here in Bor or Belgrade? I believe it’s evident to everyone,” he stated.

Vučić posed the question, “Does anyone recall the demands of the students?” He pointed out that no one is willing to engage in discussions with the authorities about those demands, even though professors have “received more funding than ever, yet they still cannot express happiness or satisfaction.”

“They are not concerned about the demands; they are focused on a color revolution. They should be honest—tell the public that they want Vučić’s downfall, instead of pretending to care about rights and justice. Commemorative gatherings are not hosted with goulash and piglets, so don’t deceive us into thinking you have no affiliations with the opposition, as they were all present in Niš yesterday,” he remarked.

He further explained that the most highly paid state institutions have been “co-opted” into this, ranging from professors to personnel at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS).

“RTS is no longer a public service; it has turned into a service for opposition parties, and whatever you do, it won’t change their situation… Just imagine, they were reporting from Niš yesterday, and an uninformed correspondent there stated something, and then silence ensued. In proper Serbian, that means they were quiet for a bit, but that silence was feeble, as the sound of simmering goulash was loud,” Vučić quipped.

He noted that following an “unsuccessful color revolution,” a “successful counterrevolution” will always ensue, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between students and pupils and those seeking to exploit them “to regain power and undermine the protests they organized three months ago.”

The term “colored revolutions” refers to protests that have overthrown authoritarian regimes in former Soviet states.

Moreover, Vučić mentioned his visit to Bor was to rally support for Serbia’s continued growth, maintaining a sovereign policy and independent foreign relations, adding that he was labeled “a madman” three years ago for being the only European president adamantly against imposing sanctions on Russia.

“It seems that I wasn’t considered crazy; I merely had to withstand three years of external and internal pressures,” Vučić stated.

Addressing conditions in Bor, he noted the average salary in the city is 1,048 euros, largely due to the Mining and Smelting Basin (RTB) “Bor,” but acknowledged that improvements in wages in other sectors are necessary.

He announced a 65 million euro investment in a local hospital that is expected to be finished in the next two years, alongside several expressways connecting eastern Serbia to other regions.

“This translates to attracting new investors and enhancing the quality of life for residents in eastern Serbia, along with the revitalization of Crni Vrh, Brestovačka Banja, and Borsko Lake,” Vučić concluded, emphasizing that such developments will take time.

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