Serbian Students End University Blockade, Return to Classes

Novi Sad Students End Protest, Resume Classes Students at the Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTN) in Novi Sad, Serbia, have ended their protest and returned to classes, according to a press conference held on May 29, 2025. The students, representing the largest university in Serbia by student population, expressed their relief and hope for a return to normalcy. "The data we have is encouraging and gives us hope that our lives will finally return to normal," stated one of the student representatives during the press conference. The protest, the duration and cause of which are not detailed in the video, had disrupted classes at the university. The students' decision to return to classes signifies a positive development for the institution and the wider academic community in Serbia. Their commitment to seeing all universities return to normal operations underscores their dedication to education. The return to classes at FTN is a positive sign, suggesting a potential resolution to the broader student protests across Serbian universities.