Vučić’s heavy-handed rule has been shaken by the demonstrations, which began when a railway station roof collapsed in the city of Novi Sad last autumn, killing 16 people. The protests were started by students who blamed the tragedy on government corruption, but have since expanded to involve a cross-section of society.

Serbia’s president has announced more arrests following clashes with the police at a massive anti-government protest in Belgrade

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic, demanding early parliamentary elections.