Queues form at border into Serbia from North Macedonia; waits exceed one hour
Vehicles waited more than an hour after police conducted unusually long inspections; Macedonian news crews also waited this morning.
A significant queue formed today at the border for entry into Serbia from North Macedonia, with some vehicles waiting for more than one hour.
Drivers reported extended delays after police carried out unusually long inspections of vehicles, a procedure that prolonged processing times at the crossing. Macedonian news crews were among those waiting at the border this morning.
Why the delays
Authorities at the checkpoint intensified checks on incoming vehicles, which produced a bottleneck and slower throughput than usual. The exact reason for the longer inspections was not publicly detailed by officials at the time of reporting.
The delays come one day before Serbia holds snap parliamentary elections, scheduled for tomorrow, an event taking place after two years of protests in the country organized by students.
Motorists planning to cross into Serbia are likely to face continued disruption and should expect slower processing at the border until normal procedures resume.
Photo: press material from the event
