Belgrade Construction Protest Turns Violent: Residents Clash with Security

Belgrade Construction Protest Turns Violent: Residents Clash with Security Belgrade, Serbia – Tensions surrounding a controversial construction project in Block 4 of Belgrade boiled over on June 4, 2025, resulting in a physical confrontation between residents and security personnel. The residents, who have been protesting for months over the project's impact on their neighborhood, took their grievances to the streets. "It's been months of frustration," said one resident, who declined to be named, "They've ignored our concerns, and now they're trying to force this building on us." The video shows a heated exchange escalating into a physical altercation, with one person falling to the ground. Security guards, wearing bright yellow vests, are seen trying to restrain the protesters. The situation further deteriorated as residents began moving construction debris into nearby dumpsters, effectively blocking the street. The protest highlights the ongoing conflict between urban development and community concerns in Belgrade. The city authorities have yet to issue a statement on the incident.