The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office (VJP) in Novi Sad has begun checks to investigate potential corruption related to the reconstruction of the Railway Station in the city.

This investigation was announced due to significant public interest, especially following media reports raising “concerns about the authenticity of the published documentation and suspicions regarding the financial dealings of the entities involved in the reconstruction of the Novi Sad Railway Station.”

The concrete canopy at the Novi Sad Railway Station collapsed on November 1, resulting in 15 fatalities and two serious injuries. There has been a persistent demand from students and citizens for accountability from those responsible.

The prosecutor’s office stated that sharing additional information during the pre-investigation phase could complicate or jeopardize the proceedings, but the public will be updated promptly on any procedural developments.

The Prosecutor’s Office has initiated criminal proceedings against thirteen defendants for Serious Offense Against Public Security, which are currently before the Higher Court in Novi Sad, following an indictment.

The proceedings are still in the phase of judicial confirmation of the indictment.

The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Novi Sad has filed charges against 13 individuals, including former Minister of Transport Goran Vesić and former Director of Serbian Railway Infrastructure Jelena Tanasković, linked to the canopy collapse at the Novi Sad Railway Station.

Currently, all accused individuals are in custody, while Goran Vesić is free on bail, with Jelena Tanasković and Vesić’s former assistant Anita Dimoski under house arrest.

On February 1st and 2nd, tens of thousands of students and citizens blocked bridges in Novi Sad to mark three months since the Railway Station tragedy.

Students are also protesting at over 60 state universities across Serbia, demanding the full release of documentation regarding the reconstruction of the Novi Sad Railway Station.

They have called for punishment for those who attacked protesters following the incident and the cessation of legal actions against the protesters.

Government officials assert that all demands have been met and are encouraging students to return to classrooms.

Following an attack on student protesters outside the ruling Serbian Progressive Party’s offices in Novi Sad, Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević and Novi Sad Mayor Milan Đurić have resigned.

Academics stated that resignations were not part of their demands, emphasizing that their conditions remain unmet, and they will continue to protest.

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