politics
March 30, 2026
Death of a Philosophy Faculty Student: Investigation Ongoing, Who Has Been Questioned
Days after the death of a young woman whose body was found on the plateau in front of the Faculty of Philosophy in the center of Belgrade, the exact circumstances of her death are still being determined.

TL;DR
- A 25-year-old student died after falling from the fifth floor of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade.
- Prosecution initially stated she jumped after igniting spray cans and firecrackers, but the Faculty Dean disputes the presence of such materials.
- The incident has sparked political debate, with government officials linking it to student blockades and criticizing university autonomy.
- The Rector of Belgrade University accused the authorities of using the tragedy to attack the university.
- An investigation is underway, including questioning of the Dean, Rector, and several students.
- The prosecution is also looking into the university's safety protocols and mental health support for students.
- Students on blockade expressed condolences but condemned the "unacceptable misuse of tragedy for political settling of scores."
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