Serbian opposition protests escalate over deadly roof collapse as tensions rise with police

Serbian opposition protesters blocked a courthouse on Tuesday in response to a deadly roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad earlier this month. The incident killed 15 people and injured two, leading to ongoing tensions. Riot police confronted the protesters, who demanded arrests related to the collapse and the release of detained activists. The Justice Ministry condemned the blockade as an obstruction of justice. The roof collapsed on November 1, with many blaming corruption for poor renovation work. Authorities have promised an investigation, and Serbia's construction minister has resigned, but no arrests or charges have been made.