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Thousands gathered at Novi Sad railway station on 25 Aug 2025 to remember 16 people who died when the station canopy collapsed last year. The victims ranged from 6 to 77 years old. At 11 am, the time of the accident, the crowd observed 16 minutes of silence. Families laid flowers and mourned. The station still shows damage from the collapse. The tragedy sparked ongoing protests against corruption in Serbia. Students lead calls for fresh elections and a technocratic government. Thirteen people, including a former minister, face charges over the collapse. The European Parliament urged full investigations into possible corruption. President Aleksandar Vučić apologized for harsh words to protesters, but anger remains strong among citizens. (Updated 2 Nov 2025, 04:24 IST; source: link)