Tensions rise at TCC “Plaza”, demonstrators broke through the fence and threw lit torches

-

The atmosphere before TCC “Plaza” has become extremely tense after having come close to a clash between protesters and police. Demonstrators managed to lift the fence in front of the police cordon.

Protesters threw lit torches, bottles and stones at the police cordon.

They shouted “No justice, no peace,” while they moved from Parliament, where the protest began, to the police station “Beko” where the protesters who were arrested last night are being held.

In front of the TCC “Plaza” there is a police cordon with a water cannon to disperse protesters, and to keep them away from the police station “Beko”. Currently protesters are standing at the crossroads near the building “Paloma Bianca”.

After a few minor clashes, at present, the police and protesters stand opposite each other, but the situation is calm.

Organizers and leader of “Dignity” Stojanche Angelov called for peaceful protests.

Protesters have just started to retreat from the crossroads at “Paloma Bianca” and have begun to move towards the government building.

demonstranti2 demonstranti vlada demonstranti 3 demonstanti kon beko policija demonstranti 2 demostranti vlada

 

 

Success in combating disinformation depends on a comprehensive approach from the whole of society

The session titled "Democracy at Risk: Fact-Checking and Content Moderation on Social Media—Facing Challenges by Creating Enabling Environment" discussed the state of fact-checking in the Western Balkans. Jona Plumbi, from the...

Election integrity in the age of TikTok and viral campaigns: How are information threats undermining the electoral process?

Monitoring the information space is a constant struggle. Information threats have always been an obstacle to democracy and free and fair elections throughout human history. However, with the advent of the...

A common approach and strategic communications must be the pillar of the fight against disinformation

Building bridges of cooperation. Sharing lessons from different experiences with malicious fake news. Creating strategic platforms. The necessity of strategic action. These are some of the main conclusions of the second...

Urgent harmonization of the regulatory framework in the Balkans with the Digital Services Act–crucial for the fight against disinformation

The lack of legal and institutional mechanisms to protect the digital space in the Balkans makes the region vulnerable to manipulation, disinformation, and foreign influence. While the European Union’s Digital Services...