politics

March 20, 2026

DS Demands Local Elections in Niš After Conviction of City Assembly President

The City Board of the Democratic Party (DS) in Niš has called for the immediate dissolution of the city assembly and the holding of local elections after the President of the City Assembly, Igor Novaković, was finally sentenced to one and a half years in prison for abuse of official position during his tenure as director of 'Jugoistok'.

DS Demands Local Elections in Niš After Conviction of City Assembly President

TL;DR

  • The Democratic Party's City Board in Niš has demanded the dissolution of the city assembly and new local elections.
  • This demand follows the final conviction of City Assembly President Igor Novaković to 18 months in prison for abuse of official position.
  • Novaković was found guilty of abuses committed during his time as director of 'Jugoistok'.
  • He also received a five-year ban from managing public funds.
  • The DS argues that this conviction discredits the current city leadership and suggests a selective application of law and responsibility.

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