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A group of nine students from southwestern Serbia has embarked on a nearly two-week-long trek across the country, aiming to draw attention to a tragic railway station disaster that occurred a year ago. The students, who set out from Novi Pazar on October 16, are determined to reach Novi Sad by November 1, the anniversary of the incident. On that day, a major rally is planned to commemorate the collapse of a canopy at the city’s train station, which claimed 16 lives. The students allege that government corruption led to substandard renovations, resulting in the tragedy. Along their journey, the group has been joined by additional supporters, and their efforts have garnered widespread public support. Chemistry student Emina Spahic expressed gratitude for the encouragement they’ve received, stating, ‘People have been honking their horns and coming out of their houses to greet us, which really means a lot.’ Over the past year, students have been at the forefront of protests demanding accountability for the disaster, challenging the populist government of President Aleksandar Vucic. Despite facing detentions and threats, the students remain resolute. Their march also aims to bridge ethnic divides in Serbia, particularly between Orthodox Christian Serbs and Muslim Bosniaks, stemming from the 1990s wars. Inas Hodzic, a biochemistry student from Novi Pazar, emphasized the unifying potential of their efforts, stating, ‘We now see we are all the same and should stand united.’ Tens of thousands are expected to gather in Novi Sad on November 1 to honor the victims and demand change.

In a daring daylight heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, thieves made off with eight priceless jewels, including a sapphire diadem, necklace, and earring linked to 19th-century queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense. The stolen items, estimated to be worth €88 million ($102 million), were taken on October 19, leaving investigators scrambling to piece together the audacious crime. Over 100 investigators are now combing through 150 DNA samples, surveillance footage, and other evidence to track down the culprits and recover the treasures. The case has captivated global attention for its brazen execution and cinematic details. French authorities have remained tight-lipped about the investigation, citing strict privacy laws and the principle of ‘secret d’instruction,’ which limits public disclosure of ongoing cases. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed that several arrests were made, including one suspect intercepted at a Paris airport while attempting to flee to Algeria. The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed, could face charges of criminal conspiracy and organized theft, carrying hefty fines and lengthy prison sentences. French media reports suggest that the suspects may be held for up to 96 hours before formal charges are filed. The investigation has also involved international cooperation, with the stolen jewels added to Interpol’s Stolen Works of Art Database. French authorities are working with Eurojust and Europol to facilitate cross-border investigations. However, updates on the case are expected to remain scarce, as French law prohibits the public disclosure of indictments and verdicts, and trials are not televised.