**Serbian State TV Remains Off the Air Despite Blockade Lifting**
The Serbian state television (RTS) has not resumed its regular programming, despite students lifting their blockade of the station’s headquarters and studios on Monday evening. Instead, RTS aired a pre-recorded news program and continued to show reruns of shows and movies.
According to reports, staff were informed via email that the public broadcaster’s headquarters would undergo pest control measures, and they would be notified when it was safe for them to return to work. This move has sparked suspicions among many that the decision is actually a ploy to avoid dealing with the underlying issues at the station.
**Students’ Protest Yields Some Results**
The students, who had been blockading RTS for 14 days, lifted their protest after the parliamentary Culture and Information Committee announced plans to hold a new competition for members of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM). This decision was seen as a victory by many, as REM has been criticized for its biased allocation of national broadcast licenses to pro-regime stations.
While the students have lifted their blockade, RTS still remains off the air. The lack of clear communication from the station about when it will resume normal programming has left many wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.
**A Message from the Students**
As a sign of solidarity and to show that they are keeping an eye on things, students cleaned up the plateau in front of RTS headquarters and wrote a message in chalk: “We’re Watching You.” They also thanked local residents for their patience during the blockade.
The situation at RTS remains unclear, but one thing is certain – the Serbian public will be watching closely to see what happens next.
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