Serbian Minister Resigns After Canopy Collapse

Serbia's Construction Minister Goran Vesic announced his resignation following the collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad that resulted in 14 deaths. Vesic stated he is stepping down to demonstrate moral responsibility, despite denying any direct fault for the incident. The tragedy has led to public outrage and protests demanding broader government accountability, with calls for the resignations of President Aleksandar Vucic and Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. The station had recently undergone renovations as part of a project involving Chinese construction companies, raising concerns over the quality of their work. Opposition parties accuse the government of corruption and poor oversight, while Vesic insists on a thorough investigation to identify the responsible parties. The incident has intensified scrutiny on Chinese contractors in the region, with ongoing investigations to determine the cause of the collapse.