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A police convoy was attacked in Belgrade. Stones were flying, hitting the bus.
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A police convoy was attacked in Belgrade. Stones were flying, hitting the bus.

A police convoy was attacked by protesters during its withdrawal from the parking area in front of the Old Court (Stari Dvor) in Belgrade, Serbia. The Old Court houses the Belgrade City Assembly, while nearby buildings include the Republic Election Commission and the Presidency of Serbia, which had been under police blockade earlier in the day. As Gendarmerie vehicles began to retreat, some members of the crowd attempted to make contact with officers, striking the lead police bus and throwing stones at other vehicles. Reporters noted that windows on at least one police vehicle were broken, but the police did not react to these actions. Traffic in the central part of Belgrade became difficult due to the incident, although some citizens tried to calm down those who were angry.

Police vehicles withdrew from the parking area in front of the Old Palace in Belgrade on Tuesday evening, leaving the space nearly empty. Most officers present belonged to the Gendarmerie, according to local media reports. During the retreat, some citizens attempted to make contact with police, while others struck the lead bus in the convoy. Police did not react to these attempts initially. As the Gendarmerie vehicles moved away from the square, individuals began throwing stones at them. Windows were shattered on at least one police vehicle. Officers continued to hold back from responding to the crowd. Traffic toward the Albania Palace was hindered during the withdrawal, though some bystanders tried to calm the agitated group. Earlier in the day, security forces maintained a blockade around the building housing the Republic Election Commission, the Serbian Presidency, and the Old Palace. The Old Palace serves as the seat for the Belgrade City Assembly and municipal administration. Tensions escalated ahead of the closure of polling stations. Buses filled with Gendarmerie members equipped with riot gear entered the buildings of the Assembly and the Old Palace. Interior lighting and emergency lights were activated inside the structures. Security personnel also secured the premises of the election commission. The deployment occurred amidst rising tension in the capital before voting ended. Local reporting noted that the atmosphere remained volatile as officials prepared to finalize the electoral process. No arrests were mentioned in the immediate aftermath of the stone-throwing incident. The situation highlighted the heavy security presence required to protect key government institutions during the vote. Citizens gathered outside observed the movement of armored buses and armed personnel throughout the afternoon. The lack of police response to physical attacks on their vehicles drew attention during the live coverage of the event.

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A police convoy was attacked in Belgrade. Stones were flying, hitting the bus.

A police convoy was attacked by protesters during its withdrawal from the parking area in front of the Old Court (Stari Dvor) in Belgrade, Serbia. The Old Court houses the Belgrade City Assembly, while nearby buildings include the Republic Election Commission and the Presidency of Serbia, which had been under police blockade earlier in the day. As Gendarmerie vehicles began to retreat, some members of the crowd attempted to make contact with officers, striking the lead police bus and throwing stones at other vehicles. Reporters noted that windows on at least one police vehicle were broken, but the police did not react to these actions. Traffic in the central part of Belgrade became difficult due to the incident, although some citizens tried to calm down those who were angry.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a specific physical event involving police and protesters using neutral, descriptive language. It cites a single news agency (N1) for the observations but does not employ loaded adjectives, assign blame, or offer editorial commentary on the underlying political causes of the对峙

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Buses full of Gendarmes entered the Assembly building: Off and on!

The article reports on rising tensions in Belgrade shortly before polling stations closed during Serbian parliamentary elections. It states that buses filled with Gendarmerie officers equipped with riot gear arrived at the buildings of the National Assembly and the Old Court, while security was also deployed around the Radio Television of Serbia. The piece includes references to photos and videos documenting these deployments. Additionally, the text mentions new data regarding voter turnout and incidents occurring across the country prior to the closure of voting locations.

Bias read (Conservative): The headline uses dramatic and alarmist language ('Drama', 'Gašena i rasvjeta' implying suppression), which frames the presence of state security forces negatively. By emphasizing the deployment of riot police against the backdrop of election day, the framing suggests an attempt by the ruling side (

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